Blockwork Trade September 12, 2026 by BUILDIT_ADMIN_SOLUTIONS Basement Blockwork | Activity Overview | BUILDIT BUILDITConstruction guide · Design review Construction activity guideExplore the public overview, then open the complete guide from the button beside its title.Free full exampleBasement blockworkMasonry · Basement construction Construction activity guide · Masonry Basementblockwork View trade guide Free full example Forms basement walls that can retain surrounding ground and support the building, according to their structural design. MasonryBasementRetaining wallsStructure What is it?Concrete masonry units built into a wall, with reinforcement and core fill where required. This example focuses on reinforced, core-filled perimeter basement walls. Where is it used?Basements and other below-ground areas where the project design uses masonry. Internal basement partitions and perimeter retaining walls perform different roles. Where does it sit in the project?It follows the relevant excavation and base construction. It connects with structural work, services, waterproofing, drainage and subsequent backfilling. Related activitiesBulk earthworks, detailed excavation, reinforcement, formwork, core filling, waterproofing, perimeter drainage, temporary propping and backfilling. Inside the trade guideExplore the practical decisions, trade interfaces and site experience that shape the work.Full image galleryDesign decisionsCrew productivityTrade interfacesInsider tipsWeatherChecks and handovers The detailed guide opens through the link above. Overview controls need JavaScript.