Abstract: The disclosure teaches a novel foundation clip assembly comprising a foundation clip having a web and two upturned ends integral with said web in combination with a sleeve means covering a central part of the web. Also, a novel method of constructing a foundation stem on a footing is taught which comprises the steps of providing foundation clips and sleeves; inserting the clips in the sleeves; positioning the clips and sleeves on the footing to receive concrete forms; inserting concrete forms in the clips; pouring the concrete in the forms; removing the forms when the concrete sets up; and finally removing said clips from said sleeves for further use.