NAWE BILAL MALIKZAI CONISTRUCTION COMPANY

(METHOD STATEMENT)
Establishment of LTA Construction of Regional and Provincial Cold Chain Buildings in various
locations, Afghanistan, on Long Term Agreement.
(LRPS-2023-9183732)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
No. Contents

1 Purpose

2 Scope

3 Roles & Responsibilities

6 Inspection & Testing

7 Equipment & Tools

8 Work Permits

9 Health, Safety and Environmental Procedures

10 Housekeeping

11 Quality Assurance & Control

12 Materials

13 Manpower

14 Work procedure

15 Health & safety

1.0 PURPOSE
To specify the requirements of civil construction including all activities complying with the contract document,
specification, and scope of work and approved drawings/documents

2.0 SCOPE
This Method Statement applies to all the civil works - Excavation including ground preparation, setting out,
backfilling, soil compaction, concreting, masonry, plastering, painting referring with approved Civil and technical
drawing.

3.0 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY

Supervision Arrangements
The work will be supervised by QC engineer, Site Engineer, foreman, over looked and controlled by project manager.

Project Manager:
Overall execution and administration of the project as per contract requirements, specifications and the Project Quality
Plan )PQP(. Liaise with the Head (Quality & HSE) for preparation and updating of PQP. Directly control the Site
Engineers and Supervisors. He is responsible to ensure that all the correct procedures are followed and all necessary
permits for the works are obtained in advance.

Site Engineer:
Assess manpower, equipment or other resources required to ensure timely completion of the project. Monitor
availability of all materials as per schedule. Inform the Project Manager for any non-availability of materials to take
proper action. Carry out receiving inspection in coordination with the QA/QC Engineer. Ensure that the drawings
and documents are up to date and the latest drawing is available and is being utilized in the project site works. Filled-
up the check-sheet and submit the necessary Inspection Request to the QA/QC function when the work is ready for
inspection.

QA/QC Engineer:
Responsible for the monitoring and implementing of quality related matters and ensure the works are being executed
with the approved Project Quality Plan and requirements of the Contract Documents.

Safety Officer:
Responsible for monitoring and implementation of safety related matters such as work permits, First Aid, Personal
protective equipments (PPE), approval of diversions, follow the safety and traffic regulations by all the workmen
during the construction, according to the approved project HSE plan. First Aid boxes are readily available with HSE
officer and other two numbers at site personnel’s vehicles for site requirements.

Supervisor/Foreman:
Plan and obtain required manpower and resources in coordination with the Site Engineer. Carry out all activities as per
the planned schedule to achieve target dates. Coordinate with respective disciplines of work and liaise with the site
engineer for day to day activities. Inform Discipline Engineer regarding site inspections when it is ready.
Ensure pre task briefing is to be conducted prior to start of work at each session.
4.0 INSPECTION & TESTING
Site inspection/approval shall be in accordance with the approved Inspection and Test Plan for all activities in addition
to the Quality Control Procedure and Project Quality Plan for the Project.

5.0 WORK PERMITS

All necessary work permits shall be obtained prior to the commencement of any activity at site and shall remain valid
throughout the entire duration of the operation. Safety Barriers and Site sign boards will be installed prior to the work
commencement.
6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES
Requirements of Health, Safety and Environmental for the project shall be in accordance with approved Project HSE
Plan.
Before commencing of any work, the required and applicable work permits shall be checked and ensure all
requirements of WP are compiled and they are valid until completion of the activity and as per approved HSE plan.
All personnel accessing their site will wear the mandatory PPE. All workmen and staff shall wear the mandatory and
job specific Personnel Protective Equipments. Pre-task briefing shall be conducted on every day before starting the
work. Experienced and HSE inducted workmen shall be deployed for the work. All personnel shall be cautioned while
working near any live lines such as power cable, water lines, drainage lines, telecom etc.
Prior to commencement of work all workers shall be given pre-task briefing. Hazards identified for the activity shall
be disseminated during pre-task briefing, especially for underground services, slip & trip, improper access, excavation
tools handling, no access or aggress, vehicle collision, heat exhaustion, which shall be identified and documented
separately by permit to work system as per approved HSE plan.
First aid stations complete with all first aid equipments and trained first aiders shall be maintained for the initial care.
Safety and security procedures shall be implemented as a minimal, warning signs and lights, barricades, railing and
other safeguards shall be provided as required by the nature andlocation of the work.
The environmental risk assessment and environmental management plans have been reviewed for the work activities
proposed in the method statement and found to be suitable and adequate.
Electrical waste will be segregated at source and transported to dedicated segregated waste storage area and not be
allowed to accumulate on site in undesignated areas. Concrete waste will be removed from work areas at regular
intervals to designated areas.
Construction waste will be disposed as per local laws & client guidelines by licensed carrier
to a licensed facility.

7.0 HOUSEKEEPING
Housekeeping is the act of keeping the working environment clean from all unnecessary waste materials. The
equipment/tools/materials required for the work shall be stored /stacked in such a manner so as to give a safe working
atmosphere to the workforce at site.
All workplace areas shall be maintained clear of debris, waste and other rubbish, which shall be disposed of in
segregated containers for disposal. An adequate number of containers marked appropriate labels for storage and
disposal of waste materials shall be strategically placed throughout the construction areas at all time.
Any spillages, such as oil or grease shall be immediately cleaned up, by absorption in inert sand or other suitable
materials. The materials for the particular work shall be stored at site so that no obstructions to the work or access to
the workforce.
Debris, waste oil containers etc shall be stacked and placed in a barricaded location away from the work areas and
access routes. Adequate fire precautions shall be in place. Before leaving the site, it shall be ensured by the responsible
person that the site area is cleaned and no obstruction is encountered for next day work.
8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL
The Quality Assurance and Control for the above mentioned activities shall be exercised and recorded in accordance
with the contract documents for Quality Assurance and the approved Project Quality Plan for the project.
The quality assurance shall be ensured for workmanship, equipments and materials conformance to the applicable
standards and requirements at every stage of the construction.
This shall be monitored by quality control personnel or designated substitute on the site during the production /
operation.
Quality assurance requirements shall also be imposed upon sub-contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and any other
parties associated and involved in the project. Non-conforming materials shall be notified in writing to correct or
remove the defective materials from the work site.
All inspections and tests shall be conducted in accordance with written test procedures as detailed in the Project
Quality Plan and Inspection and Test Plan approved by the GEIC Engineer.
Applicable documents with latest version such as Inspection & Test Plan, Method Statements shall be readily available
and used by inspection and test personnel at the time of inspection as referring documents.

9.0 MATERIALS
Approval shall be obtained for all the materials with reference to Client’s preferred vendor list, prior to
commencement of activities.
Material Inspection Request (MIR) will be submitted to client upon material arrival to warehouse.
All materials must be stored properly as per the manufacturer’s recommendations and QCS.
The Material shelf life will be monitored as per Manufacturer’s data sheets.

10.0 MANPOWER
Site Engineer
Supervisor
HSE Officer
QA/QC engineer
Carpenters
Steel Fixers
Masons
Helpers
Painters
Operators
Drivers & Technicians

11.0 EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

Machinery and Equipment
Prior to use any machinery/equipment at site, it shall be inspected and certified by qualified person. Periodic
Preventive Maintenance shall be made on all equipment and machineries. All operators and driver are to be equipped
with valid driver’s/operator’s license or permit from concerned government agency. Only authorized drivers or
operators will be allowed to operate machineries or equipment. Only authorized signalman shall be assigned together
with the operator or driver. All lifting equipment as well as its accessories such as sling wire, nylon sling, shackles,
chain blocks, crane hook and latch shall be inspected periodically.
The following equipments and tools shall be used for the various activities.
Excavators
Shovels
Self-Loaders
Tipper Trucks / Trailers
Water Tankers
Rollers/Compactors
Transit Mixers
Concrete pump
Vibrators
Dewatering pump
Mobile crane
Angle Grinders
Cutters
Drilling Machines
Wheel Barrows
Bagger mixer
Hand tools

12.0 WORK PROCEDURE

12.1 Initial Survey & Site checking.
Upon receipt of Job Instruction / Drawing form Consultant Engineer, an initial site visit to be made along with the
consultant representative to confirm the site and demarcations.
Proper Safety Fencing and site sign boards will be installed prior to the construction activities.

12.2 Setting Out.

The foundation location of building shall be set out and elevations marked by the Land Surveyor using steel pins and
paint markings.
In case of any obstruction or existing services, it shall be intimated to the Consultant and necessary modifications shall
be carried out after getting approval from Consultant Engineer.

12.3 Excavation for Foundations.

Prior to commencement of excavation, the location shall be checked to ascertain the type of soil to be excavated and
appropriate equipment shall be deployed.
Excavation for building shall be carried out by using excavator and the excavated soil to be tested for suitability and
shall be stock piled at convenient locations at site if suitable for back filling purpose and surplus soil to be loaded in to
the tippers and unloaded at designated location later.
Battered excavation slopes greater than1.5m height shall be supported and all locations where the excavation extents
below the ground water table, a dewatering system shall be provided which will lower ambient groundwater levels.
The resulting groundwater level shall be at depth which is sufficiently below the excavation level so as to allow the
safe andproper execution of the work.
Excavated soil shall be piled at least 2.0m away from all the sides of the excavated area and the area shall be protected
by barricading and unauthorized entry shall be restricted.
For deep excavations more than 1.50m or average man height depth with loose soil, sides shall be protected by means
of temporary shoring and strutting.
Excavation shall be carried out for a width of at least 500 mm beyond the horizontal outside limits of the building. In
narrow spaces, due to confined space condition suitable safety measures & ventilation shall be arranged.
On reaching the required level of excavation, the surface shall be leveled and cleaned of all traces of loose material.
All excavated areas shall be barricaded and appropriate signs shall be provided as required.

12.4 Back filling and Compaction.

The backfill is done by selected material that approved by the engineer from excavated material that can be suitable
for backfill.
Back filling shall be done in layers of not more than 250mm loose thickness and each layer thoroughly watered and
rammed to ensure Minimum Dry Density of 95%.Testing of compaction will be performed as directed by the engineer.
Earth work under substructure shall be provided with anti-termite treatment for the approval of the Engineer.

Reinforcing steel
Engineer’s approval will be obtained for reinforcement before using in permanent works. All reinforcement will be
stored on racks inside the stores. Different types & sizes will be kept separately. All reinforcement will be kept to
protect from damage, free from dirt, loose mill scale, rust scale paint, oil, or other foreign substances.
As per the specifications & drawing, the bar bending schedules & bar lists, cutting schedules for each individual
structure will be prepared by the contractor and will obtained the approval from the engineer.
Manual cutter or mechanical cutter will be used for cutting of bars & bending machine will be used for bending of
bars. All reinforcement will be cleaned by a wire brush or any other means before placing.
All reinforcement placed should comply with the drawings. Lap length will be taken in to account according to the
project specification when binding reinforcement bars.

Form work
All formwork will be made by using plywood sheets, timber or by metal. Supports and scaffolding will be G I pipes,
or round timber. All surfaces of formwork will be finished smooth and mortar tight. The dimensions & position of
formwork will be carefully checked after erection. Oil or grease will be used to avoid adhesion of mortar and to
achieve a smooth surface. Before placing concrete all dirt, wood chips, hardened concrete or mortar and all other
foreign matter will be removed from the forms. Before fixing of form work, detailed drawing will be submitted to the
engineer for approval.Well qualified foremans will be appointed for fixing on formworks & reinforcement work.
.
Placing of concrete
The method for placing of concrete will be worked out to prevent segregation of the material & Engineer’s approval
will be taken before concreting begins.
Before placing concrete all formwork therein will be cleaned of all extraneous material and dust and made free of any
standing water. In continuing concrete, fresh concrete will be placed before the already placed concrete is
less than 20 minutes. Concrete of specified grade will be placed & compacted in horizontal layers normally not
exceeding 300mm in depth. Concrete will not be dropped from a height greater than 1.5m to prevent segregation.
Concrete will be free of all rock pockets, honey combs & voids. Complete Records showing the details of placing
concrete in each part of the work will be maintained and will be available for inspection at the site.

Compacting / vibrating of concrete

Mechanical vibrators will be used for compaction. For this stand by units will available in the site during the period of
compacting. All operators handling vibrators will be trained in their operation properly.

Curing
Continuous curing will be carried out in a moist atmosphere for a minimum period of 10 days and for a further period
required by engineer. Concrete area will be kept covered with hessian clothes or Polyethylene sheets which will
be kept moist throughout the curing period.

Checking water content & slump test

Frequent slump test will be carried out on samples of concrete taken immediately before placing to determine the
consistency of concrete. All the test reports will be maintained in the site office & will be available for the inspection
whenever required.

Testing of concrete
All necessary arrangements for the sampling & testing of fresh & harden concrete in will be taken.
Crushing test will be carried out on concrete cubes formed in 150mm molds. One set of cubes (2 cubes crushed in 7
days & other in 28days) will be done to maintain the quality of work.
Particular care will be taken to ensure that the test cubes are stored under uniform conditions in the site & during any
transit between site & laboratory.

14.7 Masonry
Good quality, solid, durable and void less stone will be used for all masonry work. The stone and quarry where it is excavated
will be approved by the Engineer. Proper mortar mix will be used for the mortar preparation.
Brick works masonry shall be done as per approved drawings and shall comply with QCS. Samples of each type of
masonry unit and accessory shall be submitted to consultant for approval. Marking up of exact location of Brick walls
and openings as per approved drawings shall be done before commencing the work. marked areas shall be cleaned and
wet before to start with the activity.
Mortar mix shall comply with project specifications and QCS. The Brick will be executed for testing and approval by
the consultant. Walls shall be kept level at all times and carried up in a uniform manner. Angles & Reveals shall be
kept true, square and plumb all the time. Horizontal joints shall be leveled all the time and vertical joints in alternate
courses shall be plumb and line. After completing of each section of the walls, cleaning shall be done to the down
surfaces and curing will start immediately. Final inspection shall be carried out for the entire work for approval of the
engineer.

14.8 Plastering
Prepare surfaces for the smooth or non-absorbent solid surfaces that do not have the suction capability to receive a
solid plaster bases by chipping, wire brushing or sand blasting, asappropriate. Install beads at their locations plumbed
and squared. And it will be best achieved by using galvanized nails or small quantities of mortar and as per
manufacturer’s recommendations. Install the corner, control joints and movement beads at locations indicated in the
drawings and manufacturer’s instructions. Prepare plaster in a mechanical mixer, using sufficient water to produce a
workable consistency and uniform color shall be used to mix a batch containing one bag of Portland
cement, 5 parts aggregate, aerating plasticizer as per manufacturer’s recommendation for use over Concrete Unit
Masonry. Spray water on the wall surface and throw the spatter dash mix (scratch coat) by using a
spatter dash manual machine in a way to form a rough layer 3-5mm thick without any attempt to level or smooth it.
The rough surface shall be kept damp with fine water spray or by covering with polyethylene sheet until it sets down.
Apply plaster/render coat after the scratch coat had hardened. Initially, a thin coat is troweled on the scratch coat to
ensure a thorough bonding at the surface. The remainder of the render coat is then built up using wooden float to
receive textured finish until the required thickness met.
Apply final thin coat plastering using steel trowel on the interior surface to match with the Architect’s sample as
specified. The coating thickness shall not deviate more than +/- (6.4mm in 3m) from the trueness of the plastered
finish, as measured with straight edge placed on the surface. The newly applied external coatings shall be cured and
protected against frost, heat, and rain for the first 48 hours using canvass, cloth or sheet, hung clear at the plaster
surface. Moist curing by applying a fine fog spray of water, generally twice daily in the morning and evening.

14.10 Painting
Samples of all colours/textures and finishes shall be prepared in advance of requirement so as not to delay work and
shall be submitted to Engineer for approval before any work is commenced. Any work done without such approval
shall be redone to the Engineer’s satisfaction, without additional expense to the Employer. Manufacturer’s chart
showing all the variety of paint/texture coating shall be submitted for colour/texture selection.
The Engineer will furnish a schedule of colour/texture of each area and surface. All colours shall be mixed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s selection. Approved quality Weather Shield/Weather Coat paint shall be used for
painting the exteriors of the structures or other surfaces where specified on the drawings as directed by the
Engineer.

15.0 HEALTH & SAFETY

Refer to the site safety policy for general safety controls. One of the main aspects of this procedure is Safety and
Health Control. This is to control occurrence of injuries as well as damage to equipment and properties during the
entire construction period. Tool Box meetings shall be conducted on every day before the start of the work.
Experienced workmen only shall be deployed for the work. All personnel shall be cautioned while working near the
pipes/ cables. Hazard identification shall be done during toolbox meetings especially for heat In order to ensure a safe
working environment during the entire construction period, the following safety measures will be implemented.

Personal Protective Equipment

PPE shall be issued to all workers such as safety shoes, hard hat, working gloves, ear plugs,
safety goggles and safety belt and or safety harness for workers who will be assigned in
elevated places.
Wearing of the basic PPE shall be enforced fully.