What is this presentation about?
The focus of this video is to provide a clear and accessible explanation of what a typical construction process for a simple building looks like. It covers all phases of construction, from earthworks and foundation work to roof construction. For non-experts, the aim is to demystify the process to some extent, while for those with a technical background in construction, it helps illustrate the differences involved when building under different conditions and in a different environment.
Most of the examples are taken from various school projects in Ghana and illustrate how a typical single-story classroom is built. The same principles can, of course, be applied to many other types of buildings.
In addition, the video includes a brief overview of project preparation, construction supervision, and reporting.
Presented by We-Building e.V.
Duration 30 minutes
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