--- title: "Progress report: view tower construction" subject: "Communication English" chapter: 7 key: "semester_5/communication_english:progress-report-view-tower-construction" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/progress-report-view-tower-construction site: BCT Engineering --- # Progress report: view tower construction Communication English · Chapter 7: Informal Reports - Asked in: 2075 Ashwin, 6 marks - Video: [Progress Report| Progress Report Writing | How to Write Progress Report?| Learn Technical Document](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU3ooD0Depc) — Learn English with Faisal Hameed - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/progress-report-view-tower-construction - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-7 ## Question Suppose you are doing a project on view tower building construction. Write a report about the progress of the work you have completed so far. ## Short answer A memo reports construction of the Sarangkot View Tower. Raft foundation is complete, columns cast to 12 m, and Rs. 38 lakhs spent out of Rs. 95 lakhs. Work is 42 percent complete against a 45 percent plan, with completion expected on time. ## Answer ```text MEMORANDUM To : Project Manager, Pokhara Tourism Development Committee From : Er. Santosh Gurung, Site Engineer Date : 20 March 2027 Subject : Progress report on the construction of the Sarangkot View Tower (up to 15 March 2027) ``` #### Introduction The 30 m high view tower with a 4 m x 4 m platform is being built at Sarangkot, Pokhara, to give a view of the Annapurna range. Work started on 1 January 2027 and is scheduled to be completed in 6 months, by the end of June. This report describes the work done so far. #### Work completed 1. The site was cleared, and a temporary access road, a store and a water supply were built. 2. Soil testing and the structural design were completed and approved by the committee. 3. The raft foundation of the tower was concreted (100 percent). 4. The columns have been cast up to 12 m (40 percent of the height). 5. The staircase and the steel platform are being fabricated in the workshop. 6. The cost incurred so far is Rs. 38 lakhs out of the budget of Rs. 95 lakhs. #### Problems faced - Strong winds at the top of the hill made the scaffolding work difficult. - Water has to be carried from a distance. - Rain disturbed concrete casting for five days. #### Work planned for the next period 1. Complete the columns up to the full height by 15 April. 2. Install the staircase and the platform in May. 3. Complete the railings, painting, lighting and lightning protection in June. 4. Carry out the final test and hand over the tower by 30 June. #### Conclusion The work is 42 percent complete against the plan of 45 percent. With improved scaffolding and extra shifts, the tower will be completed on time. ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. Up to which date does the report cover the work? A. 15 March 2027 B. 30 June 2027 C. 1 January 2027 D. 20 March 2027 only Answer: A. The subject says progress up to 15 March 2027; 20 March is just the memo date. (Key point: Reporting scope) 2. What construction progress has been made on the tower? A. Tower fully built B. Raft foundation concreted and columns cast up to 12 m (40 percent of height) C. Only site clearing D. Railings and painting completed Answer: B. The raft foundation is complete and columns reached 12 m, which is 40 percent of the 30 m height. (Key point: Work completed) 3. What is the stated solution to complete the tower on time? A. Reducing the height B. Cancelling lighting C. Improved scaffolding and extra shifts D. Changing the contractor Answer: C. The conclusion says improved scaffolding and extra shifts will let the tower finish on time despite wind, water and rain. (Key point: Problems and solutions) 4. What is the progress status? A. 45 percent against plan of 42 percent B. Rs. 95 lakhs spent C. Complete D. 42 percent against plan of 45 percent Answer: D. Work is 42 percent complete against a plan of 45 percent; Rs. 38 lakhs of Rs. 95 lakhs has been spent. 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