1. PROJECT REPORT
ON
AL SHAHANIYA SHOOTING RANGE
(CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT)
Al Balagh Trading & Contracting Co.
Doha, Qatar
Report by:
Christien Abraham
National Institute of Technology
B. Tech Civil Engineering
Roll number: 121113

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to profusely thank Mr. Baby Jacob and Al Balagh Construction Co. Doha,
Qatar for giving me an opportunity to undergo training in their reputed company. I
would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those people who have contributed
to the successful completion of this training report. I would like to express my deep
sense of gratitude towards my mentor Mr.Sarath Kumar (Project Engineer) who’s
valuable advice and guidance was very crucial in the completion of my project. He has
been a source of inspiration and has always encouraged me to learn new things and
meet different people throughout the duration of my project.
I would also like to sincerely thank all the other staff members namely: Mr.Madhu,
Mr.Ashok, Mr Rajesh, Mr Amit and others for their help and support during the course
of my internship.
Itwas indeed a unique experience and I hope that the knowledge gained would help
me make valuable contributions to the industry in the coming years

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CONTENTS
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
 AL BALAGH PROFILE
 CONSTRUCTION DIVISIONPROFILE
 GENERAL PLANOFPROPOSED PROJECT
 WORK PROGRESS INCONSTRUCTION
 EXCAVATION
 BLINDING/LEVELLING CONCRETE
 WATER PROOFING
 SHORT/NECK COLUMN
 GRADE BEAM
 GRADE SLAB
 FORMWORK
 COLUMNS
 SLABS
 BLOCK WORK
 PLASTERING
 PAINT
 OPERATIONAL HIERARCHY
 PROJECT MANAGER
 DOCUMENT CONTROLLER
 HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
 PROJECT ENGINEER
 MEP ENGINEER
 QA/QC

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 DRAFTSMAN
 PLANNING ENGINEER
 FOREMAN
 MASON
 HELPER
 CONCLUSION
 BIBLIOGRAPHY
AL-BALAGH PROFILE
AL BALAGH TRADING AND CONTRACTING CO. W.L.L is one of the leading Trading and
Contracting Company in the State of Qatar providing services such as
 Engineering and Construction Civil, Mechanical and Related Services to
commercial, Government and Oil and Gas Sector.
 Trading of Building Materials, Electrical, Engineering equipment for Industrial, Oil
and Gas Sector, Medical Equipment and Consumables for Health Sector
 Provision of Sponsorship and Local Administration Services for Foreign
Companies Operating in Qatar.
The management of AL BALAGH TRADING AND CONTRACTING CO. W.L.L is committed
to implement and maintain a quality management system compliant to ISO 9001:2008
standard requirements and continually improve its effectiveness throughout the
company. To achieve this, the company establishes and reviews its quality objectives
periodically and ensures the continuing suitability for its purpose.

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CONSTRUCTION DIVISION PROFILE
Construction Division is the flagship of the company, which is one of the best
construction companies in Qatar with a 'A' grade classification, the highest grade by
State of Qatar. Since its launch in 1976, it has executed a diverse and far-reaching
portfolio of major construction projects in all sectors of real estate, infrastructure and
specialized works. Today, thecompany encompasses an array of plant and state-of-the-
art equipment as well as a multinational team and highly qualified staff.
AL-BALAGH has been awarded ISO 9001-2008 certification for Quality Management
system and OHSAS 18001 for its Safety and Health Management System. Stringent
procedures have been adopted at each step of every job to improve performance and
exceed client expectations. The company’s motto 'Professionalism and Quality' reflects
in every aspect of operations and clients recognize the commitment of the firm to
deliver the highest quality work on schedule and within budget.
Having a corporate head office located on 'D' Ring Road, the division operates from
their various sub-offices, workshops, stores, yards and camps and special in-house
support facilities for waterproofing, concrete repair works, joinery, painting, metal
works, rebar works, plumbing & drainage. The division undertakes to execute medium
and large projects on turnkey basis as main contractor in construction of commercial
complexes, sports facilities, industrial projects, Hospital projects and various purpose
built projects having clientele of all the ministries and quasi Govt. organizations in
Qatar.
The company boasts of proven track record in successful execution of a number of
prestigious projects. Outstanding quality of these projects, which are completed in
stipulated periods, justified hallmark of the company – 'Professionalism and Quality'.
 Diplomatic Club for Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
 Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) –Qatar Foundation,
 Qatar Aeronautical College,
 Helicopter Terminal Building for Gulf Helicopters,

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 Al Dana Gunnery at sea arm base, Workshop for Ministry of Defence,
 Training Centre for Qatar Telecom (Q-TEL),
 Qatar Islamic Museum Store for Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Agriculture,
 National Teams Club for Aspire Zone, which forms part of Khalifa Sports City
 Racing and Equestrian Federation Facilities for ASIAD 2006,
 Refurbishments to Amiri Diwan – Phase I for H.H. The Emir’s Private Affairs
Office,
 Stores, Accommodation and Workshops for H.H. TheEmir’s PrivateAffairs Office,
 Construction of Public Services Building at Al Dhaayen,
 Construction of Antiram security confinement with state-of-art surveillance
system for Emiri Guard of H.H the Emir
 Construction of Civil Defense Headquarters for Ministry of Interior,
 Construction of Traffic and Patrol headquarters for Ministry of Interior,
 Construction of Antidoping Laboratory for Aspire zone, are few products of the
division.
A landmark of Doha – 'Pearl fountain' at Cornish is constructed by AL BALAGH, which
is featured in one of the currency notes of the country.

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The constructional development for the building starts with three major systems being
introduced to the contractors:
1. Bill of Quantities
2. Specifications for Construction
3. IFC Drawings
BILL OF QUANTITIES:
A bill of quantities (BOQ) is a document used during tendering in
the construction industry in which materials, parts, and labour (and their costs) are
itemized. It also (ideally) details the terms and conditions of the construction or repair
contract and itemizes all work to enable a contractor to price the work for which he or
she is bidding.
SPECIFICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION:
Specifications describe the materials and workmanship required for a development.
They do not include cost, quantity or drawn information, and so need to be read
alongside other information such as quantities, schedules and drawings.
Specifications vary considerably depending on the stage to which the design has been
developed, ranging from performance specifications (open specifications) that require
further design work to be carried out, to prescriptive specifications (closed
specifications) where the design is already complete.
Having a prescriptive specification when a contract is tendered gives the client more
certainty about the end product, whereas a performance specification gives suppliers
more scope to innovate, and adopt cost effective methods of work, potentially offering
better value for money.
Typically, performance specifications are written on projects that are straight-forward
and are well-known building types, whereas prescriptive specifications are written for

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more complex buildings, or buildings where the client has requirements that might not
be familiar to suppliers and where certainty regarding the exact nature of the
completed development is more important to the client. An exception to this might be
a repeat client such as a large retailer, where a specific, branded end result is required
and so whilst the building type is well known, the specification is likely to be
prescriptive.
Most projects involves a combination of performance and prescriptive specifications.
Items crucial to the design will be specified prescriptively (such as external cladding)
whilst less critical items are specified only by performance (such as service lifts).
Key to deciding whether to specify a building component prescriptively or not, is to
consider who is most likely to achieve best value, the client, the designers or the
contractor:
Large clients may be able to procure certain products at competitive rates themselves
(for example the government).
Some designers may have particular experience of using a specific product, but some
clients may not allow designers to specify particular products as they believe it restricts
competition and innovation and may relieve the contractor of their liability for 'fitness
for purpose'.
The contractor may be best placed to specify products that affect build ability.
Specifications should be developed alongside the design, increasing the level of detail
as the design progresses. They should not be left until the preparation of production
information. By tender they should describe every aspect of the building in such a way
that there is no uncertainty about what the contractor is pricing.
Aspects of the works are generally specified by:
Products (by standard, a description of attributes, naming (perhaps allowing equivalent
alternatives) or by nominating suppliers).
Workmanship (by compliance with manufacturer’s requirements, reference to a code
of practice or standards, or by approval of samples or by testing).

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Specifications can vary with respect to region. Qatar Construction Standards (QCS)
2010 is followed in Qatar. The QCS is a selective collection of standards in reference to
the British Standards (BS).
IFC DRAWINGS:
Issued for Construction (IFC) drawingsare sets of detailed design drawings prepared by
the Design Consultant and are integral part of the Contract Documents.
IFC drawings and specifications have been approved by the local governing agencies
and these are the plans by which the project will be constructed.
IFC Drawings shall be issued to the Consultant / Client to get the preliminary approval
to commence the work on site. Later, the contractor will issue the shop drawing with
necessary modifications based in the IFC drawing to start the works on site
Shop Drawings aredetailed drawings developed by contractor as their interpretation of
the design intent shown in IFC drawings and specifications with the incorporation of
their building system. An approved shop drawing would be the basis for construction

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GENERAL PLAN OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Al Shahaniya Shooting Range

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WORK PROGRESS
SURVEY OR SETTING-OUT:
Construction surveying or building surveying (otherwiseknown as "lay-out" or "setting-
out") is to stake out reference points and markers that will guide the construction of
new structures such as roads or buildings. The surveying duty is carried on by the
survey engineer who marks the coordinates for the building and passes it on as
reference for other works.
EXCAVATION:
Excavation is the process of moving earth, rock or other materials with tools and
equipment. It is only to be extended till the boundaries of the building which will be
marked and specified by the survey engineer. An anti-termite chemical is sprayed on
the excavated area so as to prevent any form of destruction from insects and termites
on the blinding material.
BLINDING / LEVELING CONCRETE:
Concrete blinding is the process of pouring a thin layer of concrete over the floor of a
new building; this can be over the hard core or over the foundation itself. The purpose
of this is to seal the underlying material and prevent dirt and mud from interfering with
the structure. Here 20N SRC is used for blinding. SRC(Sulphate Resistant Cement) is
used so as to avoid reactions with sand

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WATER PROOFING:
In construction, a building or structure is made water proof with the use of membranes
and coatings to protect contents and protecting structural integrity. The membrane is a
constituent of bituminous mix and can also be heated and melted to the surface.
Water proofing is done by using membranes which easily stick tothe blinding layer by
removing off the cover below.

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FOOTING:
That portion of the foundation of a structure which transmits loads directly to the soil;
may be the widened part of a wall or column, a foundation of a column, etc. It is used
to spread the load over a greater area to prevent or reduce settling.
SHORT/NECK COLUMN:
Neck columns are those with effective length to least lateral dimension ratio not
exceeding 12. Generally, a column between foundation and grade beam is called short
column or neck column.
GRADE BEAM:
Grade beam does not carry any vertical load. It just ties columns to prevent lateral
movement, giving it the name Tie beam. Sometimes ground slab rest on grade beam
and thus carries vertical loads. These beams are formed by joining the short/neck
columns.

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GRADE SLAB:
A grade slab is a relatively flat concrete structure built on top of the soil at ground level.
This simple slab design differs from the reinforced slab technique used for elevated
concrete floors, and does not require support from underground footers or foundation
walls. The grade acts as the foundation for a home or building, and provides a stable
base for walls and other building elements.
To ensure the grade slab offers the necessary strength and stability, installers must
choose concrete mixtures with care.
The water to concrete ratio must be as
per manufacturer specification. Too
much or too little water may result
in cracking, or other signs of damage.
Here the usage of 45N OPC is followed
for slabs.
Concrete mix - poured on for a grade slab.
FORMWORK:
These are either temporary or permanent moulds into which concrete or similar
materials are poured. In the context of concrete construction, the false work supports
the shuttering moulds.

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COLUMNS:
It is the vertical member which transfers loads from slab and beam directly to
subsequent soil. For setting out a column, four procedures are to be carried out:
1. Column layout work:
In this stage of works the location of columns are determined practically in field. It is
done by laying rope according to grids shown in the drawing and then mark the
location of columns related to rope. Also the locations of the columns can be done
through the survey engineer by marking coordinates of the required points to which
columns come.
2. Column Reinforcement:
A reinforced concrete column is a structural members designed to carry compressive
loads, composed of concrete with an embedded steel frame to provide reinforcement.
For design purposes, thecolumns are separated into two categories: shortcolumns and
slender column. Reinforcement for columns will be specified and finalized within the
shop drawings that will be made
available for all constructional
works.

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3. Column formwork:
Wooden formwork usedfor pouring inconcrete to
mould columns. The formwork setting is carriedout
by skilledcarpenters.
4. Pouring concrete intocolumn:
Casting column is easy. For small quantity of concrete volume depending on machine-
mix concrete and for large concrete quantity, ready-mix concrete is used. The mixed
concrete is usually unloaded using a moving pump and a drop height of 5 feet is usually
maintained.
The picture above shows the moving pump. Concrete is pouredout throughthe pump
and into the formwork set for the column. The picture below shows a clearer image
of the concrete being poured into the formwork.

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SLABS:
A concrete slab is common structural element of modern buildings. Horizontal slabs of
steel reinforced concrete, typically between 4 and 20 inches (10 and 50 centimetres)
thick, are most often used to construct floors and ceilings, while thinner slabs are also
used for exterior paving. Setting of slab is similar to that of columns.
BLOCK WORK:
Blocks are components of durable masonry construction in which uniformly shaped
individual units are laid in courses with mortar as the bed and binding material. They
consist of high mass materials with good compressive strength formed into units that
can be lifted and handled by a single worker. Materials used can
include brick, stone (e.g. marble, granite, travertine, limestone),manufactured
stone, concrete, glass, stucco and tile. They are used for the construction.
Concrete blocks are made from cast concrete, e.g. Portland cement and aggregate,
usually sand and fine gravel for high-density blocks. Lower density blocks may use
industrial wastes as an aggregate. Lightweight blocks can also be produced using
aerated concrete.

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Two types of concrete blocks are used in block works; Hollow blocks, which are used
for interior walls and Solid blocks, which are used for exterior and all fire rated rooms
such as kitchen, storage, etc.
Picture showing hollow and solid concrete blocks
Block work is carried out through a skilled mason and a helper. The mason pastes the
required mix and fixes the blocks in the marked regions as per the drawings. The wall
layer is later on plastered and painted once the mix is settled.
Pasting concrete mix (1:3 ratio) and forming a brick wall by the masonry and helpers.

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Addition of stiffener column (left) and reinforcement mesh (right) as per
specifications given.
DOUBLE BLOCK WALL:
In double block wall, the two leaves of block walls are separated by a cavity that
reduces thermal transmission and prevents moisture being transferred directly from
the outside wall face to the interior of the building by the use of an extruded
polystyrene which has a density of 32-35kg/m3
. The internal leaf, or skin, may be
plasterboard-lined concrete block work, with the external skin in facing brick. The
leaves of double brick are joined with ties.

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Extruded polystyrene can be seen placed between the block works. It is used for
thermal insulation.
PLASTERING:
Plastering is a way of strengthening and sealing the walls of a house with a cement or
lime based product designed to dry quickly. A 1:4 ratio mix is used for plastering
purposes.
PAINT WORK:
Giving a final coating of paint that is approved accordingly to the consultant’s choice.
Paint work takes place in three stages,
1. Primer:
A substance used as a preparatory coat especially to prevent the absorption of
subsequent layers of paint or the development of rust.

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2. Putty:
Wall Putty is a white cement based fine powder which provides an ideal base for
concrete / cement plastered walls and ceilings. It is damp resistant and provides
a smooth finish for further application of all kinds of paints
3. Paint:
Final coating of the colored paint should be approved by the consultant.
OPERATIONAL HIERARCHY
PROJECT MANAGER:
A project manager is a professional in the field of project management. Project
managers can have the responsibility of the planning, execution and closing of
any project, typically relating to construction industry, architecture, aerospace and
defense, computer networking, telecommunications or software development.
DOCUMENT CONTROLLER:
Document controllers are responsible for managing company documents while also
ensuring their accuracy, quality and integrity. These specialists’ help companies adhere
to record retention policies, safeguard information and retrieve data more effectively.
As companies and organizations continue to work at becoming more eco-friendly and
efficient, and as new laws and company guidelines are initiated to protect consumer
and proprietary records, the need for more document control specialists is likely to
increase in coming years.
METHOD STATEMENTS:
A Method Statement is a document detailing how a particular task or activity will be
carried out. It should detail the possible dangers/risks associated with your particular
part of the projectand the methods of control to be established, to show how the work
will be managed safely. Safety method statements.

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Method statements include work procedures safety measures to follow ,etc.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER:
Working environments will have a number of potential hazards. In the field, employees
face exposure to chemicals, light, dust, heat, and bacteria and staff working
environment/arrangements, such as standing or sitting for long periods or using a
visual display unit.
Staff working in health and safety and occupational hygiene, will have a major
responsibility for health and safety aspects at their employing trust or other NHS
organization. The job titles will vary between employers and this role could be
known as occupational hygienists, health and safety officer or health and safety
adviser.
Health and safety officers are responsiblefor providing a professional health and safety
service to all levels of staff working for a specific NHS organization. They will usually be
part of a team, typically including estates officers, estates managers, human resources
staff and fire safety officers. They will work with senior managers and advise clinical
and non-clinical staff. Their work ensures that the employing organization meets the
requirements of Health and Safety legislation and corporate Health and Safety strategy
and arrangements. Increasingly, the role is focused on prevention, rather than cure,
and checking, auditing and recommending safe working practices.
PROJECT ENGINEER:
The project engineer is also often the primary technical point of contact for the
consumer. A project engineer's responsibilities include schedule preparation, pre-
planning and resource forecasting for engineering and other technical activities relating
to the project.

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MEP ENGINEER:
MEP Engineer is a single-level professional classification responsible for planning and
design in the areas of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems including
developing polices, standards, inspection procedures, and evaluation tools for MEP
matters involving judicial branch facilities. Incumbents may prepare and will review
drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for the mechanical, electrical, and/or
plumbing systems in the facilities of the judicial branch.
QA/QC:
Quality control during the construction process is extremely important in order to
safeguard the value of the owner's investment. Process Technical Services QAQC
personnelcan performchecks and tests throughoutthe construction process, providing
the project owner assurance that the project is being built according to specifications.
The first step in establishing the requirement for construction QAQC is to develop an
overview of the entire quality program. A quality management plan is essential and the
form of the construction organization needs to be established.
General construction inspection and verification requirements include inspections, QC
testing, QA testing, establishing construction acceptance criteria, construction audits,
compliance with handling, storage, packaging, preservation, and delivery requirements,
and material identification and traceability.
All material submittals are handled by the QA/QCofficers.

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Material submittal from contractors to consultant for approval

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MATERIAL SUBMITTALS:
Submittals are required primarily for the architect and engineer to verify that the
correct products and quantities will be installed on the project. These are also
approvals for quality assurance and no work is continued until the submittals are
accepted by the consultants.
DRAFTSMAN:
Draftsmen, also called drafters, performsomeof the same tasks as architects and often
work with architects. Draftsmen, like architects, prepare CAD drawings. However,
drafting can be applied to many other areas besides construction and architecture.
Drafting can be used to create drawings of circuitry or mechanical designs. A
draftsman's CAD drawings includetechnical details and specifications such as materials,
dimensions and procedures. In addition to using CAD, draftsmen also use calculators,
tables and technical handbooks.
PLANNING ENGINEER:
Planning engineers determine and develop the most suitable and economically viable
construction and engineering methods for projects. They are involved throughout the
development stages, and are present on site during the build to oversee procedures. It
is the responsibility of the planning engineer to estimate a timescale for a project and
to ensure that the outlined deadlines are met. They work closely with site managers
and other engineers to ensurea project runs on schedule and that material supplies are
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high-performance project management software, is designed to handle large-scale,
highly sophisticated and multifaceted projects
FOREMAN:
Foreman is responsible for executing the activities as directed by the project engineer.
The foreman makes sure that the laborers work is supervised and distributed.

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MASON:
They install tiles, bricks and other cement-based materials. They also work with heavy
duty equipment and often assigned to do the heavy tasks. They are more skilled in
labor work and are given tasks that require their specific skill.
HELPERS:
Helpers assist the masons in completing the jobs. They remove of the debris, bring
materials, etc.

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CONCLUSION
After my internship program, I realized that the actual work scenario is different from
the theoretical knowledge, which I gained from my engineering studies. There is
considerable variance in the college projects compared to the tasks and activities I
experienced during the internship. In the Institute, we learn how to describe the work
in projects, where in hands-on training we get the opportunity to implement them.
Without doubt I can say that the knowledge and skills I gained during this internship
program will be an introduction to my future career path.
Result of training:
 During my project, I learnt about the role of construction engineering division &
basic processes involved.
 Capable of understand the work coordination of various departments within the
firm and especially how it affects the construction division.
 Helped in understanding various processes in constructional development.
 Capable of distinguish works and methods.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
References:
 www.albalagh.com
 www.ofwguide.com
 www.yourhome.gov.au
 www.theconstructor.org