1. I have divided my C.V. in two parts: -
1) Building/construction activities.
2) All Precast /Prestressed concrete activities including Hollowcore slabs.
1) Building/ Construction activities:-
Expert in execution of construction activities in most effective and systematic manner in terms of cost,
quality, productivity, safety and in time. For high rise structure special attention is given to maintain
verticality of Structure within acceptable limit and most importantly with the safety aspect while
working at height with suitable measures. To maintain the verticality of structure within close
tolerance, a great importance is given to survey work to mark offset lines and to measure deviation
and levels before and after casting of each typical floor.
The work was planned after studying the contract terms & conditions considering bill of quantity. In
some cases the earth work , piling work was given to other subcontractor by main contractor, so the
mobilisation of material, manpower tools, equipment’s were planned accordingly.
Familiar with kick start of new project once the geotechnical work is over by survey work, followed by
excavation, dewatering, shoring, pile foundation, pile breaking activities, compaction, blinding,
foundation / raft to resist upward and lateral thrust, applying SBS modified bitumen paint for
protection of below ground level concrete, the anti-termite treatment for column, pits, wall trenches,
basement excavation, backfill earth, at junction of wall and floor and to the soil along external
perimeter of the building, surround pipes and conduit.
For all activities full proof method statements were drafted describing scope & purpose, materials
according to BS/ASTM codes, tools and tackles, work procedure, labour required as per different skills,
making person responsible for execution, QA/QC procedure, safety requirement and documentation. To
mention few, method statement were drafted for excavation, pile breaking, casting of foundations with
ground beams, casting of typical floor slabs with peripheral beams and shear wall if any, especially for
high rise buildings, application of curing compound, tie rod holes grouting, honeycomb and voids
repair, de-shuttering procedure for the slabs and wall side adjacent slab etc.
Before construction, pre-construction meeting was arranged with client in which quality, safety
checklists signed jointly along with data for total materials required and its stock position. The schedule
of work is intimated to client to enable him to arrange his representative for witness in the night time
as casting was planned to start late evening due to hot weather in the gulf and to maintain the
temperature below 30 degrees. The due care is taken for proper illumination of worksite. The pour card
is prepared and pep talk is given to all manpower, formation of small groups with different
responsibilities. The area is barricaded as included in safety check list. After casting and initial setting
entire surface was covered with polyethylene to retain moisture in the concrete, then curing is done for
7 days to keep surface damp. Mostly the curing compound is applied to avoid water logging which
delay next activities in High rise buildings to bring down the cycle time for each floor. It is also suitable
for outside peripheral shear walls. Thus all activities are carried out quickly, in systematic, effective
way.
This has resulted in major cost reduction, achieving excellent quality standard by avoiding repairs, and
rework. All activities including concrete testing were planned resulted in completion of project in time,
if there are no obstacles of clearances from external agencies. In case of problem arise it was
conveyed to higher authorities, sometimes help is taken from 3rd party experts or by discussions with
clients etc. or by group discussions, whichever appropriate to resolve issue in proper manner. The
rejection and rework was never tolerated as it affected immediate work schedule and thus profitability
of project.
While working in Kuwait, the company was main contractor for a very big c ontract of construction of a
project for Border Defence Force in approximately area of 400 acres. I was Prod. Manager of all precast
activities including huge precast boundary wall. The site construction activities were controlled by
different people of the company. The precast activities were finished in time by which the company
made a huge profits. Whereas the construction division could not complete the projects in time
resulting in penalties as per clause, cost overrun by miss- management, out of control of all activities.
The result was the company made a net loss in project losing opportunity to make huge profit. This has
affected the moral of our division staff, as company decided to curtail bonus and other benefits to
entire staff even after performing well due to other division’s mistake.

2. The all other achievements cannot be mentioned here. Some responsibilities like preparation of 6
weeks/3 months look ahead programme, MIS, controlling staff; their evaluation, interdepartmental co-
ordination etc. are covered directly or indirectly in the c.v. for precast….
2) Precast / Prestressed concrete activities includes the Hollowcore slabs.
A, dynamic diploma Engineer with more than 16 years exp. in the seven large Precast / Prestress
concrete/construction companies & in Marine construction sites in Arabian Gulf at senior positions.
(a) Worked in M/s Bahrain Precast concrete company WLL, a Bahrain Danish company,
worked as factory supervisor (in charge of hollow core slab section, prestress factory)
(b) Worked in Emirates stone Ltd, a Precast concrete company U.A.E, worked as Factory in charge.
(c) Worked in Qanber-Dywidag Precast concrete company WLL, a Saudi German Precast Concrete
Company WLL in Saudi Arabia worked as shift in charge controlling 800 subordinates.
(d) Worked in Target engineering construction company U.A.E, as a Precast factory in charge, also
worked at construction sites, introducing and productionising of precast floating breakwater Pontoons
which are widely used in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain & elsewhere.
(e) Worked in ETA Ascon construction company U.A.E, as a Works Manager and Project coordinator for
precast factory.
(f) Worked in Alamiah Building Company as Production Manager, in well-known precast company in
Kuwait. Responsible for Production and Quality assurance as well.
(g) Worked in Larsen & Toubro as Head of Precast Division at Kolkata, India.
Three of these companies have been started new and they have been flourishing, expanding in
activities.
(i). I have in depth Knowledge in:-
(a) Setting up new precast production capacity, trial run, Drafting method statement for all individual
activities, inspection and testing procedures, drafting safe working methods, setting quality standards
for materials as well as finish product, trouble shooting.
(b) Prestressed hollow-core slabs of 150mm, 200mm, 250mm & 350mm thick.
(c) Precast solid wall panel & slabs.
(d) Precast insulated sandwich panels with superb exposed aggregate finish.
(e) Precast Canopies, Parapet, Culverts, Piles, Foundation, Wall, Manholes for Lucent Technologies, a
underground product.
(f) Architectural & decorative Façade panels fitted at ruler palace at Sharjah, UAE.
(g) Prestressed beams, L beams & Prestressed Single Tee & double Tee sections beam slabs up to 20
meters length.
(h) Floating breakwater, heavy duty Pontoons of 20m length.
(i) Precast panels with different colour & texture with excellent sandblasted /washed finish.
(j) Precast columns, beams with even & superb finish on all four sides. Having coloured exposed
aggregate finish without any patches, water marks, mould joint lines which otherwise can be seen in
sunrays.
(k) Precast piles production and its advantage over RCC piles cast in situ.
(ii) In-depth experience in Production Planning and Scheduling:-
Overview of contract, procurement & fabrication programme. Submit material samples & obtain
approvals, well in advance Update the resources with inputs from site team. Monitor the progress, take
corrective action. 3 months look ahead programme. Co-ordinate with top management and other
regional branches. Prepare bill of quantity.
Considering,
(a) Urgent site requirement.
(b) To achieve better Productivity by reducing frequent mould changes.
(c) Better product mix considering short term and long term site requirement.
(d) Considering Plant capacity and available total manpower for different projects.

3. (iii) Mould / Hollow core Extruder Machine.
Moulds were prepared strong enough to withstand dead and live loads, rigid for bracing it horizontally
and vertically to retain dimensions. The joints of form work were tight enough of cement slurry. The
supporting structural steel provided to avoid warpage & distortion during casting, demoulding,
stacking. Due consideration given to keep it light and to save material without affecting accuracy and
durability. For quality purpose it is made of structural steel as it is stronger, does not absorb water
thus does not shrink or warp.
I am specialist, having, detailed knowledge of different make of Hollow core slab Extruder machines. I
introduced proper maintenance procedure to double the life of screws, dies which are very costly &
necessary modification required in machine parts received from Extruder manufacturer, to get
consistent excellent quality with superb finish without any breakdown. This has resulted in cost
reduction to great extent with increased productivity with low maintenance cost.
I do have detailed knowledge in maintenance, overhauling of Extruder and stressing equipment and
procedure to carry out its calibration using proving ring. I do have detailed knowledge of batching plant
activities, its mechanical maintenance and the proper use of overhead /Gantry as well as mobile
cranes, its capacity at different height, boom angle and at different parameters. On safety and quality
point of view to use proper lifting gear for huge, long up to 20 met re long prestress elements with
approved, tested and capable spreader beams, belts/sling chains, shackles etc.
(iv) Quality –
Conversant with Quality management system and proper implementation of quality manual & project
quality control plan to control basic material, plant & equipment and monitoring fresh concrete.
Drafting of ‘Inspection & Test Plan called ITP.’ Drafting ‘Inspection Check Lists’ & ‘Method Statements’
taking into consideration of all quality, safety aspects. Replying to non-confirmative notes issued by
clients Engineer, and to resolve problems. Getting approval from clients to use of alternative equivalent
materials to control cost and shortage of prescribed material in the market.
Highly conversant with all laboratory methods for destructive and non-destructive testing of concrete.
Document control of records of test reports for cement, sand, aggregates, water, rebars, strands and
MSDS of admixtures, bitumen paints, grout materials. The correct application of mould oil (water
based & oil based), to get excellent concrete surface after demoulding. To maintain dimensional
tolerances for hollow core slabs & precast elements, tolerances as per ACI or BS. The inspection of
mould & finish product. Expert in production of high quality product by eliminating various defects such
as honey comb, bleeding marks, exposed steel, uneven distribution of aggregates found after washing
retarder chemical and after sandblasting, contamination of aggregates, uneven sandblasting surface
due to more presence of sand and improper vibrations, warpage due to excessive vibrations and
excessive water content, surface cracks due to shrinkage of cement slurry, corner breakage due to
miss handling or due to defective mould, surface cracks due to non-covering of top exposed surface or
delay in spraying in curing compound, bad surface finish due to poor workmanship, embeds or anchors
found either projected or embedded in concrete due to loose fixing to the reinforcement, cracks
observed usually at window/ door or at the voids for A.C, due to non-placing of cross bars, non-
provision of bracing to overhang or door portion etc. I have produced elements using M50 grade
special mix and achieved 70mpa strength after 28 days, as these elements were subjected to severe
salty environment including high tides in the deep sea water for breakwater floating Pontoons, a
precast concrete product.
As I am familiar with design procedure, many times I observed the faults in element drawings &
informed the concerned department well in advance saving lot of time & money.
(v) Cost reduction-
This was one of the most important aspect which contributed in increase in huge profit of companies.
While working I practiced my knowledge in time study & method analysis. As I worked at senior
positions & achieved excellent results at early stages, I got support from all top managements.
(a) All subordinates were motivated to share more responsibilities with interactions & counselling, this
has reduced the manpower cost significantly.
(b) Everybody was educated to stop wastage of concrete as it constituted 70% of cost of product. So
excess ordering of concrete for each element was stopped, resulting major cost reduction, cleaning

4. activity also reduced.
(c) Questioning & educating subordinates for wastage of consumables, resulted in cost saving.
(d) Ordered direct material required for mould preparation well in advance. So work did not stop
causing no delay resulting in reduction of waiting cost.
(e) Rejection of element were not tolerated & investigated thoroughly. Many times rejection was found
due to design error or site errors, which was intimated to them by attaching photographs.
(f) 2% of 800 work force in Saudi Arabia was sacked as it refused to change in spite of advice given
for time to time. It was not worth to waste time with them. They were total liability to the company,
thus saving lot of money.
(g) For extra-ordinary suggestions, employee was rewarded by giving more over-time, to keep him
motivated, that too within the frame work of company rules.
(h) Work force was told to give up old system and to adopt better working method. They were
provided better tools to increase productivity. The cost-benefit analysis was done in each case.
(i) When workers left, they were never replaced as others compensated their work by increasing
productivity. So strength was reduced from 800 to750 without loss in production. In fact the turnover
was increased significantly.
(j) By fair & impartial treatment, good working atmosphere was created, causing smooth functioning
of factory.
(k) Mould locations were planed considering its weight, size, and no. of castings & to minimize internal
material movement saving time & cost.
(l) No. of moulds for one type of panel was derived considering cost of each mould, delivery schedule,
available space and man power to cast.
(m) While casting Hollow core slabs the thickness of say 150mm slab was maintained not over 150mm,
saving cost of concrete.
(n) Prior to erection of Hollow core slabs, through inspection of site condition was done to avoid delay,
resulting in saving cost. The position of crane and trailers were informed to customers/clients well in
advanced to book the space, ensuring no car is parked for the erection day.
(o) Trained subordinates for better production planning by considering various aspects to achieve
better productivity. I trained production personnel for concrete technology, correct mix design, mixing
of concrete, prepouring precautions to be taken, and pouring and vibration technology to get excellent
finish, strength & even sandblasting surface for exposed aggregate panels.
(vi) Technical knowledge:-
(a) Mould oil, water based & oil based and its correct use to get excellent honey comb free surface.
(b) Different types of admixtures for improve concrete workability, finish & strength.
(c) Use of accelerators, retarders, super plasticizers & air entrant agents.
(d) Importance of maintaining water cement ratio & its effect on strength of concrete.
(e) Importance of correct mixing time and quick delivery of concrete to workplace.
(f)Correct way of placing of concrete to avoid separation of aggregates & also at slopping surface. It is
very important to avoid water marks appear on the exposed surface, seen after washing of panels or
sandblasting.
(g) Importance of correct way to vibrate concrete immediately after placing to get good strength & also
to get excellent sandblasting or exposed washed aggregate finish.

5. (h) Precautions to be taken for hot weather concreting.
(i) Precautions to be taken for cold weather concreting.
(j) Importance of curing & different ways by using curing compound. Different ways of retaining
moisture in concrete just after placing.
(k) Care to be taken while casting cylinders for test & then protecting them from moisture loss,
movement & temperatures.
(l) Correct way to carry concrete slump test.
(m) Repairs & maintenance of concrete, correct way to carry out & to treat the exposed / corrosive
reinforced steel by use of SBR resin & epoxy chemicals.
(n) Importance of maintaining minimum cover to make element durable.
(o) Use of micro silica to get dense, less porous concrete.
(p) Importance to put Bitumen paint & use of SRC concrete for underground elements.
(q) Expert in production of all side exposed aggregate quality product with even exposed finish on all
sides.
(r) Safety precautions to be taken while Prestressing of strands for Hollow-core slabs, L beams, Single
Tee section and Double Tee section.
(s)Safety precautions to taken while demoulding the elements & using of Lifting beams & during the
erection.
(t) Parameters considered during a concrete mix design.
(u) Calibration of stressing equipment & normal loss in Prestress.
Other details:-
(1) Educational qualifications:-
a. Passed diploma in Mechanical Engineering, in 1st class, ranked 3rd in the merit list.
b. Completed course in cost reduction from NITIE, Bombay, a Government of India institute.
c. Completed course in work study and incentive from Central Labour Institute, Bombay.
d. Completed course in safety in engineering industry from Central Labour Institute, Bombay
• Holding valid Kuwait GCC driving license.
• Holding valid Indian passport.
• DOB: - 27th Feb 1953. (Age 62 years, energetic, physically very strong)

6. PROVEN RECORD: - ONE EXAMPLE
Achievement in hollow core production, as factory & site supervisor (in charge of section)
Reported to- Mr. Hans Jorgen Stie Jensen [Ex G.M. at Dubai plant, UPC]
BEFORE JOINING THE
COMPANY.
AT THE TIME OF LEAVING THE
COMPANY.
1) 80 employees with 5 hrs overtime.
2) Production - 360 sq. m / day.
3) Rejection –40% avg.
4) Net production – 144 sq.m / day.
5) Quality of production- very poor.
6) Work force- depressed.
7) Quality of supervision-
a. partial
b. favouritism
c. cunning
8) Bad guys rewarded.
9) Workers waited for even routine
activity.
10) Workers – 80% untrained.
11) Skilled labour’s put down due to
fear.
12) Huge heap of rejection
accumulated in stock yard.
13) 6 hrs to cast a bed of 150 m.
14) Overhauling of extruder after
every 10000 sq.m of production.
15) Batching plant engaged 20hrs/
day with less
Production. Engaged for full day.
16) Failure of extruders, jack was
frequent.
17) Imported spare parts ordered-
70000 U.S $ per year on avg.
18) New cutting saw blades were
thrown.
19) Life of extruder’s screws was
25000 sq .m of casting.
20) Extruders dies were scrapped
after 40000 sq. m casting.
21) All rejection was put on factory
account.
22) For erection of 250 sq. m took avg
16 hrs per crew.
23) Cranes, trailers, drivers were very
busy for erection.
24) Ministry of housing ordered
company to stop production due to
poor Quality hollow core slabs
delivered to sites.
25) Profits were marginal.
1) 56 employees with 4 hrs overtime.
2) 900sq. m/ day.
3) Rejection - 0%.
4) 900sq.m /day.
5) Excellent.
6) Highly motivated.
7) Quality of supervision-
a. impartial.
b. straight forward.
c. sympathetic, kind.
8) Bad guys sacked.
9) Workers trained to take their own
decisions.
10) Same lot now 100% trained.
11) Skilled labour’s rewarded.
12) All earlier rejection inspected &
good part used in erection & rest
dumped, cleared space.
13) 2 hrs to cast a bed.
14) Overhauling of extruder after every
25000 sq.m of prod.
15) Engaged for 14hrs/day with more
production, later available for other
work.
16) Extruders, jack gave uninterrupted
service.
17) Only 650 U.S $ per year, earlier
rejected parts reused.
18) Old stock used by rectifying shaft.
19) Life increased to 50000 sq.m by
periodical welding by hard facing
Electrodes at threaded portion.
20) Die’s life increased to 150000 sq. m
casting by periodical welding &
repairing bearing portion by hard spray
metalizing.
21) proved that whatever rejection is
due to design or site errors.
22) 250 sq. m completed in just 5 hrs in
avg.
23) Everything was now available to do
other jobs.
24) M.O.H. inspectors were confident &
stopped visiting factory for inspection.
25) Profits increased manifold.
Tremendous profit generated.

7. The same problem of low productivity, bad quality and more wastage existed in other precast
companies which I joined later. The corrective action was taken by me to eliminate the causes and
produced high strength, high quality and uninterrupted production of hollow core slab. In many cases
the problems which could not be solved by Extruder Company’s trouble shooter, who commissioned
the machine, after many days trial, were easily solved in hours by me without any investments but
with necessary modification.
Nandakishor Pathak
Mobile: +918692861957 / +919970802895