A building begins sinking into the ground. At which stage of the construction process did the error likely occur?

A building that sinks usually has a problem with the ground’s ability to support its weight or with the foundation design. Site investigation assesses soil and ground conditions before construction, helping determine suitable foundations. Formwork, ironwork, and concrete finishing are later construction stages and are less likely to reveal an unsuitable site.

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