METHOD STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANSU SHAFT CHANGE HOUSE

1.0 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................2
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS................................................................................2
3.0 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE...................................................................................2
3.0 WORKFORCE REQUIREMENT..................................................................................4
3.1 Responsibilities of Key Personnel................................................................................5
4.0 EQUIPMENT INTENDED FOR THE PROJECT........................................................5
5.0 SITE LAYOUT.................................................................................................................6
6.0 RECRUITMENT OF PERSONNEL AND ACCOMODATION...................................6
7.0 MATERIALS SUPPLY AND DELIVERY......................................................................6
8.0 ADDITIONAL WORKS..................................................................................................7
9.0 MAIN CONSTRUCTION WORKS AND METHODS.................................................7
9.1 EXISTING WORKS........................................................................................................8
Demolition and Alteration............................................................................................................8

9.2 NEW WORKS..................................................................................................................9

Earthworks and Excavations.........................................................................................................9

Block work....................................................................................................................................9

Plastering....................................................................................................................................10

Concreting..................................................................................................................................10

Carpentry and Joinery................................................................................................................11

Doors and Windows...................................................................................................................12

Painting......................................................................................................................................12

Metal Work and Ironmongery....................................................................................................13

Electrical Installation..................................................................................................................13

Plumbing Installation..................................................................................................................13

External Work.............................................................................................................................13

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

PROFCON LIMITED intends to execute this project with a team of key personnel with
extensive experience in the civil and building construction industry. Our approach to
duty is based on the core values of achieving high quality and cost effective
construction work to ensure that our client has value for money. High quality works are
achieved through safety, health and environment management with respect to the
works, our people, equipments, clients and the community we operate in. These values
are our guiding principles and approach to execute and complete the project on
schedule.

This section provides a method statement describing the organizational structure,

logistical, supervisory and technical means for carrying out the works. However, activity
specific method statements may be necessary from time to time during construction.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS

The scope of works comprises of mainly demolition and alteration works, construction of
a building structure and its associated external works.

3.0 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

The organization structure is presented in a chart showing the positions of work-force
and the lines of authority and span of control is presented in the next page.
Organization chart proposed for the execution of a typical package consisting of 5
quarters, will be replicated for the subsequent packages.

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Managing Director

Projects Manager

Quantity Surveyor

Site Manager

General foreman

Masonry Carpentry Painting

Foreman Foreman Foreman

Plumbers Electricians Masons Carpenters Painters

Labourers Labourers Labourers Labourers

Labourers

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3.0 WORKFORCE REQUIREMENT

The under listed human resources indicate the proposed work-force that would be
assigned for the successful execution of the project. The CVs of key site personnel are
attached to this tender. A total workforce of 41 has been proposed for the project.

List of Site Personnel intended for the Project

Site Manager 1

General Foreman 1

Masonry Foreman 1

Carpentry Foreman 1

Painting Foreman 1

Masons 6

Painters 4

Carpenters 4

Electricians 2

Plumbers 2

Labourers 22

TOTAL 45

3.1 Responsibilities of Key Personnel

Site Manager (SM): Senior, full-time representative based permanently on site and
responsible for day-to-day operations and management. The number of positions will
be one and will be responsible for all the works. SM will report technical and
contractual matters to the Projects Manager. SM is responsible for the following:
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 Ensure that all instructions by the Projects Manager are carried out on the sites,

 Ensuring the overall co-ordination of site work-force, suppliers and material

delivery to sites,

 Obtaining the necessary for the location of site establishment yard.

 Arranging for services such as water and electricity to site

 Ensuring compliance with safety and fire regulations

 Monitoring progress and quality,

 Site establishment for subsequent packages,

General Foreman: Responsible for the general supervision of works with respect to
progress, quality and conformance with drawings and specifications. The General
Foreman shall also be responsible for supervising the various trades foremen to
ensure effective execution of the works.

4.0 EQUIPMENT INTENDED FOR THE PROJECT

Number of equipment and type commensurate with the project shall be provided for the
works. We also wish to indicate that there is extra capacity to me meet demand for
additional equipment as a result of change in the scope of work. The under listed plant
resources would be assigned for successful execution of the project.

Description of Equipment Qty intended for the Works

KIA Truck 1
Pick-up truck 1
Terrazzo Machine 1
Poker vibrator 1
Concrete Mixer 1

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5.0 SITE LAYOUT

The location of a temporary yard for the establishment of storage facilities and
workshop and site office shall be discussed with the Client.

6.0 RECRUITMENT OF PERSONNEL AND ACCOMODATION

It is intended that all unskilled and skilled labourers be hired from the Obuasi Township.
Where the require type or number of labour is not available, the consent of the client
shall be sought before recruiting any labour from outside the project area. A number of
key personnel will however be introduced into the project from the contractors existing
capacity.

It is assumed that all personnel hire from within the project locality shall be
accommodated in their respective homes. A suitable accommodation shall be sought for
the personnel introduced into the project from the contractor’s outfit.

7.0 MATERIALS SUPPLY AND DELIVERY

Procurement of plant and materials is a key factor affecting the timely completion of the
works. The procurement of plant and materials will be done in advance to avoid delays
in the work. The list of material suppliers (where applicable) shall be made available to
the Client.

8.0 ADDITIONAL WORKS

Whenever any additional work outside the scope specified in the contract is
encountered, it shall be brought to the notice of the Client’s site agent for clarification
and approval before such work is executed. Clarification and approval of such additional
works shall be scheduled in a manner that will not unduly delay the project execution.

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9.0 MAIN CONSTRUCTION WORKS AND METHODS

The main activities under each package include:

 Demolition and Alteration
 Earthworks and Excavations
 Block work
 Plastering
 Concreting
 Carpentry and Joinery
 Painting
 Metalwork
 Plumbing
 Electrical Installation
 Plumbing installation
 External Works

This section presents technical descriptions of methods to be used for the execution of
the major activities.

9.1 EXISTING WORKS

Demolition and Alteration

Removal of existing fittings, fixtures, finishing and appliances, and breaking of existing
walls, floors etc shall be carried out in such a way to avoid posing any danger to
workmen and to the public.

 Ceiling battens (or any cover fillet) shall be carefully removed before the removal of
the ceiling boarding; and removed battens and boarding together with associated

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nails shall be carefully packed and stacked away from passageways of workmen and
the public;

 Plumbing appliances shall only be removed after the water service lines have been
disconnected and plugged, and any existing soil or waste pipe shall be kept plugged
until connection is to be made to a new appliance;

 Electrical cables and fittings deemed to be removed shall only be done after its has
been disconnection from the mains and/or consumer unit;

 Old mortice locks shall be removed before removal of doors and door and window
frames shall be carefully removed so that walls to which they are plugged are not
damaged;

 Walls to be broken shall first be inspected to ensure that parts of the structure
bearing on such walls are properly propped before breaking such walls. Where an
opening is to be cut in an existing wall,

 Breaking and hacking floors shall be carefully done and workmen undertaking this
activity will wear protective eye glasses to prevent any injury to the eye.

9.2 NEW WORKS

Earthworks and Excavations

All excavation and trenching would be undertaken and then maintained in a safe
manner. A trench wall more than 1.5m deep shall in all cases be benched, shored, laid
back to a stable slope, or have some other means of protection provided to prevent
cave-in.

Backfilling of excavations shall be achieved by placing and compacting a series of

approximately equal in layers of selected backfill material not exceeding 150 mm
compacted thickness. Where necessary sufficient water to bring the material to optimum
moisture content would be provided.
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Block work
The cement mortar shall be to the proportions of one part of cement to four parts of
sand by volume. The mortar shall be used within one hour of mixing. Such mortar shall
not be used for mixed with any other mortar after it has begun to set nor shall any kind
of the previous days’ mixing be used. A proper timber or concrete stage shall be
provided to receive the mortar when made. Blocks would be obtained from an approved
manufacturer. No blocks shall be built into the building until they have been matured for
at least 28 days. The faces of blocks, except where otherwise described shall be left
rough for plastering or rendering. All shall be cast true to shape, even in size, square
and free from flows or bore- holes with clean and sharp arises and equal to a sample
approved by the Supervisor's Representative. All blocks shall be careful handled.
Blocks with broken arises shall not be use.

The block work shall be carried up in a uniform and even manner. No one portion shall
be raised more than 900mm above another at any time. The work shall be carried up
course by course and the height of any four courses when laid shall be one metre.

All perpends and quoins shall be kept strictly true and square and all work properly
bounded together and levelled through every second course. All corners cross wall
junctions and reveals shall be properly bounded. Special care shall be taken that all
vertical joints are filled with mortar.

All internal and external faces shall have raked out joints for plaster or render unless
otherwise specified. All blocks shall be thoroughly wetted before being laid or built on.

Plastering
All exterior and interior concrete block and concrete surfaces to buildings shall be
rendered. Rendering shall be applied in two coats: an undercoat of 12 mm thick and

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scored to form a key for the second coat, which shall not be less than 6 mm thick. The
mortar for both coats shall be in 1:4 cement-sand.

Concreting
All mixing and batching plants shall be maintained free of set concrete or cement and
will be clean before commencing mixing. Mixing plant shall not be over-loaded and shall
be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Prior to adding the water, the aggregates and the cement shall be thoroughly dry mixed
to produce an even and fully dispersed mixture. Water shall be added by volume.

It shall be ensured that to accommodate any changes in the moisture content of the
aggregates by adjusting the amount of water in order to maintain the design free
water/cement ratio of the mixed concrete.

When a concrete mixer has been out of use for more than 20 minutes, or when the type
of cement is changed, the mixer shall be thoroughly cleaned before a fresh batch of
concrete is made in it.

Hand mixing of concrete shall only be allowed with the Supervisor’s prior approval. In
general hand mixing w ill only be at isolated locations, or where the volume of concrete
is small.

Hand mixing of concrete shall be done on a clean, close-boarded platform. The dry
ingredients shall be turned over not less than three times. Controlled volumes of water
shall then be added, and the mixture turned and worked together until a uniform mixture
is obtained. Not more than 0.5 m3 shall be hand mixed at any one time.

For hand mixing, the quantity of cement shall be increased by 10%.

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Carpentry and Joinery

Timber shall be sound, well conditioned and properly seasoned to suit the particular
use, straight grained, and free from defects or combination of defects rendering it
unsuitable for the purpose intended and containing not more than 15% moisture for
joinery work or 18% moisture for carpentry work.

Structural timber is to be approved hardwood as specified of strength grade 2 supplied

in long lengths, with a tolerance of 5mm on scantling, but of uniform width and
thickness. Boards and scantlings, which are specified as 25mm or less in thickness,
are to hold up to the full size. Joinery timber shall be select grade hardwood as
specified by the Supervisor's Representative and shall be held to be wrot by machine
dressing unless otherwise stated.

All timber and assembled woodwork shall be protected from weather and stored in such
a way as to prevent attack by termites, insects, decay or fungi.

The whole of the carpentry work shall be accurately set out and framed in a
workmanship-like manner and fitted with bolts and screws. All joints, battens, purlins,
rafters and sprockets are to be sawn square, purlins shall be as long as possible. The
roof shall be framed as shown on the drawing.

Doors and Windows

All doors and windows and frames shall be made to the exact sizes shown on the
drawings and shall fit snugly into the openings left for them. Door or window frames
shall be either screwed to the block work or secured with 150 mm nails at 450 mm
centres driven into the back of a 50 mm frame and built into every other course.

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The external doors shall be completely weatherproofed and shall be of approved

seasoned hardwood, securely put together with white lead. Windows shall be
completely weather tight and weatherproof. Shutters shall be in timber.

Painting
All materials shall be delivered to site intact in original containers and shall be mixed
and applied strictly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. All woodwork shall
be properly rubbed down and painted 2 coats of oil paint after priming with one coat of
lead primer. Plaster shall be painted with 3 coats of emulsion paint. Before painting all
plaster will have dried thoroughly and any efflorescence on the surface shall have been
removed by dry brushing.

Metal Work and Ironmongery

All locks and fittings are to be tested to make certain that they are well oiled and work
properly and easy and all left in good order at completion. Mild steel shall be free from
all defects.

All welding shall be in accordance with BS. 938 neatly ground, filed and cleaned off.
The units shall be fabricated in the shop wherever possible and only the minimum of
site welding employed.

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Electrical Installation
All materials shall conform with the relevant British Standard and the whole of the
installation is to comply with the requirements of the Local Authority and to the approval
of the Supervisor's Representative.

Plumbing Installation
All materials shall conform with the relevant British Standard and the whole of the
installation is to comply with the requirements of the Local Authority and to the approval
of the Supervisor's Representative.

External Work
External works would be carried out as per the directive of the Supervisor’s
Representative and the dictates of the specifications and given drawings.

10.0 IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE

IMPACTS CAUSES MITIGATION MEASURE

Noise and During the construction period Provision of speed ramps, regular
Dust movement of vehicles and maintenance of vehicles, records
nuisance machinery, earthworks involving show that the rainfalls in the areas
excavation and vehicular are high, it is expected that minimal
movements will cause dust dust will be induced. In an adverse
emissions. situation water will be used to wet
roads.

Socio- Employment will be generated Workers will be employed and trained

economic during the construction stage on the job.

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Occupational Work related accidents; Educate workers on the nature of

health and work and adherence to work ethics.
Excavated pits may pose
safety, Each site is to have a first aid facility
danger to the workers and non-
Public Safety and trained first aid to attend to
workers;
emergencies;
Loosely lying pieces of wood,
Proper housekeeping; packing and
particularly those with nails, off-
well stacking debris and off-cuts and
cuts from metal sheets could
avoiding the piling up of debris.
injure workmen or other
pedestrians if trodden upon

Public Interaction between workers and The HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns

Health the communities around project and education will contribute to the
area presents threat of spread health of the population and poverty
of HIV/AIDS transmission. reduction.

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