This exclusive civil engineering article along with video tutorials focuses on many useful tips on how to maintain the standard depth of foundation or footing for construction.

If the structural design is not available, the foundation depth should be 1 meter or more than 1 meter but should not remain below 1 meter, in any case.

The length, width, and depth of excavation should be properly verified with the use of the centerline method as well as level pointed on the marking pillars.

While digging is going on, the excavated material or earth should be disposed of at a spacing of 1 meter from the edges.

The research will take place on dry soil, not in wet soil.

If rainwater is collected in base or foundation, the pumps should be installed to drain the water completely.

The bottom layer should be properly stabilized when conducting excavation for foundation or footing, otherwise, it may slip.

There may be tree roots at the place of foundation but the soft places should be avoided due to tree roots.

The filling should be done for any soft or defective spot with concrete or rigid material after digging the spot properly.