Column footing ,simply, is a reinforced concrete block ,setting up under the earth with a calculated depth based on the loads affecting the building, the Column is fixed at the footing. It is a structural member which transfers the load from superstructure to soil making the structure safe and stable.

A column footing is usually a block of concrete poured in the bottom of a hole so that the weight placed on the column can be distributed through a larger area. This helps prevent columns from sinking into the ground over time. Here are a few steps that will carry you through pouring your own footings.