CONSTRUCTION METHOD STATEMENT

Wass Ghana Limited has been invited to submit a Tender for Remodeling Workshops for VRA
Academy at Akuse. This document outlines the method statement to be adopted for the works.

The Works consist of the construction of the following facilities:

The scope of the works includes the removal and replacement of the existing roofing together with
the structural carcassing, construction of equipment foundations, construction of a 1no. two (2)
storey block of offices/laboratories complete with all finishes and fixing of industrial sheet cladding
around the shed structure.

The challenges for the construction team which are specific to this project are identified as:-

 Maintaining shared construction access with the adjoining properties. Working safely within a
live Academy environment.
 Ensuring the retained existing buildings are secure
 Achieving the quality of construction and workmanship required to realise the Project’s
design concept and to meet the Client’s aspirations.
 Coordinating and liaising with the Client throughout the Project to achieve the completion
date.

This method statement sets out to demonstrate our ability to carry out the works in the optimum
time, in the most viable and safe manner to achieve a completed project to the satisfaction of all
parties involved.

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 General

This method statement has been prepared on the basis of the tender information as issued
and gives an indication of our general approach to the construction and management of the
project.
We have included our intentions for managing and supporting the project and the particular
approaches that will be taken for certain key aspects.
Certain areas of operation will be the subject of specialist considerations, and more specific
and detailed method statements relating to these operations will be provided at a later stage
and as the project proceeds. These additional key method statements will comply with the
requirements of the relevant regulatory bodies and will be prepared by the specific contractors
involved.

Planning & Programme

The Project has been programmed to be completed within the 12 months in accordance with
information set out in the Tender documents.
The project Construction Programme has been prepared and developed using the computer
based Microsoft Project planning and project management software.
This is a critical path network based system which has the capability to produce bar chart
programmes that can incorporate design, co-ordinated trade contractor design, design
reviews, procurement, equipment/material orders, deliveries and site installation period as part
of our standard procedures.
The construction programme will be monitored, tracked and updated on a regular basis and
any corrective action applied as necessary.
The Contract Programme will be prepared as an abstract of the construction programme and
issued to all parties and used as the reporting document for all site construction progress.
A Procurement Schedule will be prepared from the construction programme that will identify
key dates to be achieved within the design, detailing, approval and manufacture/procurement
processes for individual trade operations.
This schedule will be utilised for the control of the procurement process of trade contractor
packages from final enquiry through to appointment, drawing production, manufacturing and
procuring processes, and up to the date of their commencement of site operations. The
schedule will be monitored, tracked and updated on a regular basis and any corrective action
applied as necessary.
The schedule of Information Required Schedule will also be produced that will identify final
design achievement dates for all outstanding design aspects. This schedule will be issued to
all parties and monitored, tracked and updated on a regular basis and any corrective action
applied as necessary.

Site Management Establishment

The site management for the project will comprise a site based Project Manager who will lead
the site team and administer the contract.
The Project Manager will be assisted and supported by the key personnel named in our bid.

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 Security and Site Establishment

Plywood or Aluminum sheet hoarding or any other suitable fencing will be erected on the site
boundary to secure it during the contract period. These hoardings or fences will be maintained
and adapted during the contract to suit the phasing of the works.
Site office and welfare facilities will be established, utilising the servicing points identified in
the documents and shown on the drawings.
Temporary site accommodation and welfare will comprise of the Project team’s office,
Canteen and Welfare facilities and will be erected on hardstandings within the contractor’s
working area.
Further a meeting room will be available for the Client’s representatives when visiting the site.
Personnel

All personnel will be inducted prior to gaining access to the site. They will be informed of the
specific site rules required in the preliminaries relating to this project as well as Wass Ghana
limited’s site rules and their own companies method statements.
Site Access and Deliveries

Vehicular and pedestrian access to the site compound will be clearly demarcated. Delivery
vehicles will be provided with directions to the site and be required to turn off engines to avoid
nuisance upon arrival.
No site access will be permitted during the busy Academy set down and pick up times during
the day.
Delivery constraints will be identified to all suppliers and trade contractors.

Deliveries of materials, plant and equipment will be strictly controlled and co-ordinated to
prevent congestion and disruption to traffic using White Horse Road.

Signage

Adequate signage will be installed such that vehicle deliveries and access to the site are
clearly defined within the general site geographical area.

A main construction signboard will be positioned in agreement with the Client.

Site signage will be provided within the curtilage of the site as necessary to advise
operatives/visitors and delivery staff of safety requirements within the confines of the site and
where to report on arrival. Such signage where applicable will include: -
Accommodation / Access
requirements Speed Limits
Overhead / Underground Services
Safety Helmet and Footwear
Requirement Noise
Danger Construction Site, etc.

Movement and Hoisting of Materials

Hoisting provisions will be as described under the logistics section of this method statement.

All vehicle movements and deliveries will be subject to the control of Wass Ghana Limited.
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 The storage of materials on site will be kept to an absolute minimum and therefore delivery
scheduling will be carried out to ensure supply is on a ‘just in time’ basis only.

All concrete and screed deliveries will be mixed on site or proposed as ‘ready mixed’ and will
be delivered to site in appropriate vehicles when appropriate.
Concrete and screed placement techniques will be changed and adapted to suit the location
and suitability of the equipment for its placement.
Storage and Handling

The contractor’s site area will provide the storage area for all plant and materials delivered to
site. Materials will be stored within the building, ready for the finishing trades, once remodeling
has been completed.
More vulnerable materials/equipment will be stored in the secure containers or programmed
on to site to be incorporated directly into the construction.

Waste Management
A waste removal strategy will be developed during the pre-commencement period. This
strategy will be incorporated within all trade contractor orders
For tender purposes we propose that rubbish bins will be provided within the contractor’s site
area, which will be removed and replaced on a regular basis. All trade contractors will be
required to transport and deposit their rubbish within this provision.

We are also working towards better understanding waste management so the volume of
waste to be disposed is reduced and segregation enables as much as possible to be
recycled.

Scaffolding

Conventional scaffolding, where required, will be independent with boarded lifts to suit the
nature, location and type of the particular operations.
All scaffolding will be securely tied to the structure and will include suitable ladder access.
Scaffolding will be provided, erected and maintained in accordance with all current statutory
regulations.
Suitable guard railing will be utilised to prevent falling from unprotected edges of the
excavations, upper floors and staircases as applicable.
No person other than certified competent scaffolders will be permitted to erect, alter, adapt or
dismantle any conventional scaffolding.

Temporary Services
Power supply will be provided by a generator until the new electric main and sub-
station have been commissioned.
110v power will be utilised throughout the building.
Water will be provided direct from the mains system for use in the welfare facilities.
Temporary drainage will be connected to an underground storage tank until the new
pumped foul main has been installed and commissioned.
Fax, telephone lines and an electronic data transfer line will be provided to the site
offices.

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 Dust and Debris

The site will be kept clean and tidy at all times and will accord with any statutory requirements.
Particular attention will be given to preventing the contamination of adjoining roadways and
existing water courses.
Safety

All trade contractors (where available) are obliged to provide safety policies, plans and
method statements and will be interviewed prior to order placement on all aspects of safety,
health and welfare.
All sites are subject to independent site safety checks, inspection and reports by our
independent site safety inspectors and advisors.
Employer’s direct contractors will be required to accord and be subject to the same Wass
Ghana safety procedures and requirements as our own trade contractors and operatives, as
outlined above.
Safety inspections will also include the works of the employer’s direct contractors if
appropriate.

Noise Control

Management of noise pollution and vibration control will be given a high priority. Where the
works are in close proximity of occupied buildings and/or habited offices, Wass Ghana Limited
will ensure that acceptable levels of noise are adhered to as well as statutory levels imposed
by the Environmental Health Officers.

Construction

o General

Our tender programme indicates our proposed timing and sequencing of operations
necessary to achieve project completion.
o Initial Work

Prior to the commencement of the project works, the preliminary Health and Safety and Fire
Safety Plan will will be progressively refined and developed as trade package contractors and
specialists are appointed, and more specific and detailed methods, techniques and
requirements are established.

The Contractor’s offices and welfare facilities will be set-up within the contractor’s site area.
The temporary hoarding and fencing will be erected around the site before work commences
and maintained throughout the Project. There will be separate site vehicle and pedestrian
gates into the contractor’s site compound area.

o Strip-Out & Demolition

Internal services within the existing buildings will be isolated before stripping-out and
demolition operations commence. Any existing fixtures or fittings to be retained will be clearly
identified and arrangements made to place these in secure storage before work starts.
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 All asbestos material (where available) in the building, identified by survey before
commencement, will be removed by a specialist sub-contractor before the building is
demolished.
Demolition of existing internal partitions and ceilings will be carried out by hand. Operatives
will be provided with appropriate personal protective equipment to prevent injury from dust
and abrasion. Noise and dust generated by the demolition works will be confined within the
contractor’s site area as much as possible.

Where necessary temporary support will be installed before any demolition commences to
ensure stability of those existing buildings or structures which are to be retained structures.
Temporary screens or dust protection at existing door openings will be provided within the
existing retained areas prevent the contamination of surrounding areas.
Weather protection is to be provided to the roof and walls of adjoining structures, to maintain
the weather tightness of the existing building envelope.

o Sub-Structure

Excavation of the concrete bases and ground beams will be undertaken manually or by
tracked excavators where appropriate. These will be operated on a stone mat which has been
laid over the site, once the demolition is complete and existing tarmac hardstandings
removed.
The excavation and installation of underfloor drainage between the foundations will be
undertaken once the steel frame has been erected.
The ground floor slab will be cast once the underfloor drainage has been completed and
tested.

o Structure

The structural concrete works will be erected using scaffold and formwork.

o Envelope

Roofing works will commence once the concrete frames has been erected. External
independent scaffolding will be erected where required to provide safe access for the roofing
and cladding works. Much of this would be carried out via elevated work platforms.
The roof covering installation will commence once the roof slab has been completed.
Electrical and other service installations will be undertaken by a specialist sub-contractor once
the roof and upstands have been completed.

o Alterations to Existing Building

Removal of existing roofing works, internal partitions and ceilings will be carried out by hand.
The noise and dust generated by the demolition works will be contained within the work area.
Where new openings are to be formed within the existing building the structural loads will be
supported by temporary propping. This will ensure that the stability of the internal walls is
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 maintained during the alteration works.

o Internal Work

Internal carcass and first fixing by the finishing trades will commence once a weathertight
environment has been achieved within the new/refurbished building, as indicated on the
construction programme. Where necessary temporary weathering will be provided to window
openings in prevent the ingress of wind and rain into the working area.
The suspended ceilings to ‘back of house’ and circulation spaces are to be installed once the
high level internal service pipework and trunking has been completed and tested.
The wall and ceiling finishes will be completed ready for final fixtures and fittings before the
vinyl and carpet floor finishes are laid. The decorations to the theatre will be completed in
advance of the other areas to permit floor for the installation of the bleacher seating
o Mechanical / Electrical Services

A detailed fabrication, delivery and installation schedule will be prepared by the Mechanical
and Electrical specialists, upon instructions to proceed, to ensure compliance with the overall
contract programme. Builders work required for the new services will be defined at this stage
for inclusion on the structural engineer’s construction drawings.
The high level conduits and pipework above ceiling level will be installed using safe
access equipment.
Installation of light fittings, smoke detectors and fire alarm systems will be co-ordinated with
the suspended ceiling works. Where necessary some ceiling tiles will be omitted at this stage
to permit access for testing and commissioning purposes. Key dates for power and water
supplies to be available within the building will be identified on the programme.
Testing and commissioning of specialist systems will be carried out by the specialist system
supplier/installer and all test certificates will be issued.
On completion of the commissioning activities the complete system will be offered for
demonstration and witness testing to the client.

o Fitting-Out and Handover

Temporary protection to floor and wall finishes will be removed once the installation of all
fixtures and fittings has been completed.
The building will be handed over to the Client during the last two weeks of the construction
period. Snagging, cleaning and inspection will be undertaken room by room and once
completed each room will be secured in advance of the final handover.
The site offices and compound will be also removed during the last two weeks of the project.
Temporary site services will be isolated, equipment cleared, offices and plant removed prior to
handover.

o External Works

The hard and soft landscaping will be undertaken once the building envelopes have been
completed all access scaffolding has been removed.

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 Handover Documentation and Client Training

In parallel with the construction phases we will put in place procedures for monitoring the
progress of information production relating to the handover documentation to ensure it is
available for handover.

Protection of Completed Works

The sub-contractors will adequately protect all materials, equipment and finishes to the
satisfaction of Wass Ghana Ltd. To prevent damage arising from weather conditions,
construction activities, or any other cause whatsoever during the progress of the sub-contract
works and until the completion of the Project.
The required level of, and type of protection required to protect completed works will be
agreed by all parties, in advance of any works commencing.
Contract Administration and Handovers

Throughout the contract, Wass Ghana Limited will maintain the updated, tracked and
monitored Construction Programme for the works. In order to ensure that the programme is
adhered to, Wass Ghana Limited will hold regular on-site progress discussions with Trade-
specialists. At these meetings, other issues such as quality and safety will be discussed in
detail to ensure that they fully comply with the contract requirements.
Prior to handover of sections of works, Wass Ghana Limited will carry out their own snagging
of the works, with the aim of achieving ‘zero’ defects at practical completion.
As built drawings, commissioning records and operation and maintenance manuals will be
prepared and issued to the Contract Administrator, prior to completion of the works.

Reporting Procedures

The following will be tabled for discussion at each internal site meeting;

 The status and progress recorded against the contract programme.

 Current updated Construction Programme with, if necessary, actions for
bringing works into line with the Construction programme.
 Weekly labour and plant returns.
 A rolling schedule of approvals of all Design, Detailing and Materials yet to be
approved. This schedule will be updated on a weekly basis.
 A schedule of materials and projects manufactured off site, with status of
percentage manufactured and anticipated delivery dates.

CONCLUSION

The above method statement has been developed specifically to demonstrate our understanding of
the project requirements and the detailed methodology required to carry out a project of this nature.
It is not however all encompassing and prior to the commencement of each stage or phase of the
construction works specific method statements will be produced and agreed with the Wass Ghana
Limited Construction Site Management Team.

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