Concrete foundation

Formwork removed. Looks good so far -- no gaping holes, no protruding steel, no crumbling concrete. Total cost, not including professional certification, came to $6,312.Soils engineer's observation and certification = $698.
Land surveyor's certification of stakes = $600.

Relocated subpanel

For compliance with current codes, the breaker panel had to be moved out of the closet.

Perfect new spot was in the garage, eleven feet away, along the same wall. It cuts most wires shorter, minimizing splices. The stud bay there also happened to be a little wider than usual, allowing a good fit for the box.

I hired a skilled electrician for this, but to expedite his work, I did the demolition, attic clearing and even some wire pulling.

Total cost = $1,416. Total time ~ three half-days of supervision.

Finally, concrete!

Eight cubic yards.

Formwork ready

Formwork is ready. Inspection is next, then concrete pour.

Rebars galore

Tyng reinforcement bars took all day. Inside formwork was started, but they'll need a few more hours tomorrow.

Concrete foundations today (in America) are built using a lot more steel than just a few years ago due to tightening building codes.