Method Statement for Concrete Works

Document Reference No:

Rev. No. Date Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by

0 QA/QC Manager Technical Manager PM
Engineer Dominic Engineer Yassin

TABLEOF CONTENTS

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 SECTION ITEM PAGE NO.

1.0 INTRODUCTION 3

2.0 SCOPE OF WORKS 3

3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 3

4.0 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS 3

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES 4

6.0 SEQUENCE AND METHOD 6

7.0 PROGRAM 13

8.0 COMPETENCY OF THOSE INVOLVED 13

9.0 TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE 14

10.0 RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT 14

11.0 QUALITY CONTROL & QUALITY ASSURANCE 15

12.0 HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT 15

13.0 APPENDICES 17

A1. RISK ASSESSMENT

A2. Inspection and Test Plan

A3. Checklist

1. INTRODUCTION:

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This document defines the methodology, sequence, control measures, safety and quality control
requirements, and equipment to be used in performing the works as established in the project
specifications and relevant referenced documents.

2. Scope of Works.

- The scope of work described in this method statement is applicable for Concrete Works.
For Proposed G+19 (G+3P+16F+R) Residential Building, Business Bay, Dubai,
UAE.

3. Reference.
Prior to works commencing, the Site Engineer shall ensure that the following activities have been completed and
signed-off by the Consultant:
> Project Specification
> IFC Drawings / Approved DM Drawings
> Shop drawings submittal
> Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
> Project Quality Plan
> Project HSE Plan
> DDA & DEWA requirements

4. ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

1 Employer: M/s ELLINGTON PROPERTIES DEVELOPMENT

2 Consultant: M/s MODEL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
3 Main Contractor: M/s SHAANXI CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING GROUP CORP.
4 HSE: Health, Safety and Environment
5 ITP: Inspection and Test Plan
6 QA/QC: Quality Assurance/Quality Control
7 ITL: Independent Testing Laboratory
8 CIR: Inspection Request

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5. Responsibilities.

A full and detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of all contractor staff is included
within the Project Quality Plan. For the works as covered by this method statement.

- Project Director
To ensure that the work procedure is safe & activities are carried out according to approved MS,
shop drawing and specified quality is achieved to the Engineer's satisfaction.
Overall Management of the Site Team and Project Programs, including the current subject. He is
responsible to plan and manage all tasks related to submittals /execution of this activity to the
completion and to take the requested corrective action related to any raised NCR. He is also
responsible to coordinate with the Consultant and with other concerned persons to finalize any
variation/ problem related to this activity.

- The Construction Manager

Shall liaise with the Engineers & Safety Engineer to ensure work is carried out in accordance with
Quality & Safety requirements.
The Construction Manager shall coordinate with Site PE/SE to ensure that the necessary
resources to implement the works as per approved MS have been allocated.

- The Project Engineer

Shall ensure that the site preparation activities are conducted according to the approved Method
Statement and that all in-situ testing as required by Inspection and Test Plan are resourced and
implemented. The PE shall follow up SE and construction team for the proper and timely execution of the
works.

- The Material Engineer

Will ensure that the materials being used are in accordance to the Project specification and tested
through ITP and forward all the results to the QS Section in order to submit with Inspection Request for
approval.

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- The QA/QC Engineer
Engineer liaise with consultant site representative for conducting Inspection on day to ay basis upon
receive Inspection request through Site Engineer.

- The Site Engineer/Foreman

Is responsible to organize the work in a safe and efficient manner, including all safety
requirements and PPE, implementation of the work as per the MS and the ITP.

- The Site Engineer

Shall report to the Project Engineer and confirm, day to day, all the Work
Inspection Request (WIR) status approved by the Consultant representative.

- Responsibility of the Survey Team

Is to perform all the required surveying activities required to achieve target dates and confirm the
survey part of the Inspection request are approved by Consultant.

- HSE Inspector / Officer

Ensure safe work procedures implemented and followed, provide required tool box talk, verify site
activities are followed RA, Stop all unsafe work activities.

- Subcontractors
1 -Specific responsibilities include:
-To undertake their works as specified.
-To work in a safe manner.
-To ensure all operatives are adequately training in their respective works.
-Report any unsafe practices on site to the contractor site team.

6. Material & Equipment

6.1 EQUIPMENTS
- Uni-loader (Bobcat) - Water Hose
- Survey total station (to mark the layout - Chalk Markers, Pen Markers
- Generator - Sprit level
- Saw cutting machine - String line
- Abrasive grinder - Hand trowel with notched edge
- Concrete chipping tools (light vibration) - Air compressor
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- Chisel - Slump Cone
- Transit Mixers - Thermometer
- Concrete Pump - Measuring Jar
- Water Tanks (5000/3000 gallons) - Spirit Level, Right Angle, and Plumb Bob
- Air Compressor - Total Station
- Mechanical Vibrator - Wheel Barrows
- Masonry tools (trowels & hand tools) - Cube Moulds
- Auto Level - Drill machine
- Power float/Polythene sheet

6.2 Materials

Concrete as per approved mix design Form ties, form release agent, curing
compound,
spacers other materials as per approved
drawings
Potable water Approved type of cover block
Reinforcement Binding wire of approved type (As per
approval)
Binding wire of approved type (As per
approval)

6.3 Resources
PROJECT MANAGER Steel fixer
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Carpenter
PROJECT ENGINEER Plumber
SITE ENGINEER Helper
SITE Supervisor Operators
FORMAN Drivers
MEP ENGINEER Mechanics
QA/QC Engineer
Concrete technicians

7. SEQUENCE AND METHOD

7.1 Blinding Concrete

- The surface to receive the blinding concrete has to be free of loose particles & dust.
- Blinding concrete level will be marked as per the drawing, once the surface has achieved the
required percentage of compaction i.e. 95%
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- Anti-termite treatment will be done before placing the blinding concrete.
- Concrete of grade C-16/20 will be laid in a thickness of 50mm after the preparatory works has
been inspected & approved for pouring.
- The surface of the blinding will be smoothly finished to the required line & level as per the
drawings.
- The surface will be cured & covered by applying 2 coats of Bitumen (Refer Tech data sheet of
approved Bitumen which work at curing material and waterproof for the application).

7.2 Reinforcement
- Area will be surveyed by SCEGC surveyor and mark as per the approved layout and shop
drawings.
Only approved bar bending schedule & shop drawings will be used for cutting and bending of
rebar's. Concrete cover blocks will be fixed (Same strength of concrete) to the reinforcement at
proper spacing as per mentioned size in the relevant drawings.
- Care will be taken to ensure that the tie wire used and are trimmed properly
- Spacing and sizes of rebar, line and Levels, will be checked prior to placement of concrete, as a
part of Inspection procedure.
- Only approved material for MEP embedded items as per specification & relevant drawings will be
used. All the embedded items will be properly secured in position and levels shown in approved
shop drawings before placing of concrete and will be checked.

7.3 Form work, Shuttering & Scaffolding

- Approved scaffolding will be used for Slab concrete. Proper care will be taken and checking will
be done before and after erection of Scaffolding. The surface over which scaffolding will be erect
should be level and compacted.
- Shutter release agent will be applied on the plywood. As per approved shop drawing shuttering
work will be done. Care will be taken before and after the installation of shuttering work.
- Conduct 3rd party approval for the slabs and Obtain form work approval from consultant prior to
casting.

7.4 Placing of Concrete

- After obtaining approval (steel reinforcement / Shuttering) from Consultant/Engineer, as per
approved Mix-design, C35/20 for sub-Structure and Super-Structure concrete will be order.
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- Delivered concrete Slump &Temperature as per specification and approved Mix-design and will
be compacted by means of mechanical needle vibrators. For the same concrete pour, the
maximum lapsed time between the discharge loads of fresh concrete will not exceed 120 minutes
from the batching time.
- No concrete will be pour when the shade temperature exceeds 40.
- The temperature of the delivered concrete will be controlled by using ice/chilled water to be not
more than 30.
- All necessary laboratory and site sampling and testing will be done as per specifications.
- Concrete pump will be positioned strategically, so that the boom will be able to reach the area to
be concreted with less time of shifting its position.
- All access to be arrange and maintained for concrete truck mixers to move freely and
continuously.
- Before placing the concrete check the concrete Temperature and the slump meeting the
Requirements of Mix Design (Frequency of sample as per the specs).
Concrete cubes to be taken as per specs/advised by Engineer (Every 110m3 1set for compressive
Strength and every 250m3 durability test).
- Concrete layers of 40cm thick shall be consolidated by mechanical vibrators. The vibrators shall
be adequate in number of units and power of each unit to properly consolidate all concrete
- For Vertical elements placement of concrete should be layer by layer and proper vibrator in order
to avoid the segregation.
- After concreting, tamper all sides of form work to avoid the pin holes and segregation.
- Curing will be done for a period of 7days by required curing compound will be applied based on
the project condition and Engineer advice.
- Finishing of concrete will be carried out as per the finishing schedule.

7.5 Removal of Formwork

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8 - PPROGRAM
Kindly refer the details BASELINE program.

9 - QA/QC

The complete work shall be inspected by the consultant and approval shall be obtained for the
same. The following shall be maintained to control the Quality of work:
- Inspection &Test Plan
- Inspection Request
- Check list Sheets

.10 Health Safety and Environment

1- Method Statement Review, Approval and Communication

Method Statements shall be reviewed and approved internally by the Project Manager and
HSE Lead Engineer being issued for site operation. The assigned Construction Manager shall
ensure that the method statement and risk assessments are communicated to the site
execution team. Records and signatures shall be maintained by the Construction Manager.

2- Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Task Briefing

Job safety analysis and task briefing shall be completed by Construction Manager along with
all staff involved on the Storm water activities. JSA's shall be communicated to site team by
the area Project Engineer/Site Engineer/General Foreman/Foreman prior to commencement
of works and at regular intervals thereafter or after any significant change in the location
activity, personnel, equipment, climate ,etc. All persons attending JSA briefings shall sign the
JSA attendance form. Supervising consultant personnel shall attend JSA/Task briefings.

3- Risk Assessments
The Project Manager and HSE Manager shall identify the potential hazards before starting
any activities on project site and they will plan a proper safety procedures and measures to
mitigate or eliminate these defined hazards. Also risks assessment shall be carried out
whereby various activities are identified along with their possible dangers and hazards. The
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existing controls are checked for adequacy and fit requires an additional controls and
resources to mitigate the consequences of possible incident, SCEGC shall deploy and provide
such measures.
Risk assessments shall be produced for all tasks described in this method statement. Risk
assessments shall be communicated to the workforce prior to commencement of works.
Risk assessment is attached as with this method statement.

4- Permit to work (PTW)

The purpose of this procedure is to provide a safe system of work in the Site, and to give
guidance to those carrying out the work. The Construction Manager have the overall
responsibilities for ensuring this provision are made for the implementation of safe systems of
work. A duly signed PTW shall be available in the work location.

5- Inspection and Monitoring

The HSE Lead Engineer shall ensure that inspection and monitoring is carried out in
accordance with SCEGC Project Health and Safety Plan. All inspections and monitoring to be
recorded.

6- Personal Protective Equipment

PPE shall be worn at all times and shall be reinforced by site supervision at all times. The
PPE requirements are Hard Hat, Steel Cap Safety Boots, and High visibility vest, safety
glasses and gloves. The Project HSE team shall be responsible for the selection and issue of
mandatory PPE. All job specific PPE shall be provided by the Construction Management
through the Stores.

7- Competence and certification

UG services operators shall be 3rd party trained and competent.
All drivers shall be holding valid UAE incense and defensive driving training.
All Plant and Equipment operators shall be holding valid UAE driving license and approved
Third Party Certificate.
All Plant and Equipment shall have a valid Third-Party Inspection Certificate
Flagman- Internal Flagman training course.

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8- Plant and Equipment
The Plant Manager shall be responsible for ensuring that all vehicle& equipment used by the
Construction Team are in good condition, preventative maintenance is performed, holding
valid registration documents, insurance coverage and 3rdparty inspection & test certificates.

All heavy vehicle &equipment shall be fitted with audible reverse alarm and revolving warning
lights. Fire extinguisher shall be provided for all plant and equipment SCEGC Lead HSE
Engineer shall carry out periodic inspection of fire extinguishers.
All plant and equipment shall maintain a buffer zone to avoid interaction, in addition situational
awareness training will be given to all operators. The Plant Manager to ensure that all Plant
and Equipment, daily inspection checklist are being carried out and completed by a competent
person SCEGC Lead HSE Engineer shall carry out periodic inspection.
SCEGC management will ensure that arrangements are in place to ensure the controlled or
organized delivery, collection of materials, and Loading and unloading of Plant and equipment.
SCEGC Construction Manager shall provide suppliers and subcontractors with full information on
the access way and traffic regulations so that any congestion and disruption may not arise by the
vehicles operated.
All Delivery collection drivers shall attend induction with regards to traffic management. This
shall include site layout and designated route, speed restrictions, site traffic requirements,
loading, unloading requirements, any specific risks and any additional relevant information.
SCEGC management shall establish a proper vehicle parking areas for delivery of collection
vehicles. Parked vehicles shall be turned off with hand brakes on.

9- SCEGC shall ensure the following:

1- arrangements are in place to ensure all delivery, collection drivers report to security
upon arrival to site; delivery, collections is made at designated storage, collection areas;
of materials can be unloaded, loaded safely by mechanical means where appropriate in
safety and without risk to others on site;
2- Those involved in material handling are trained in the site delivery procedures;
· Vehicle loads are checked prior to entry to site to ensure that they are safe;
· Vehicle loads are checked and approved by both the employer and the driver following
loading on site prior to release of the vehicle for exit from site.

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10- Traffic Management
Traffic Management Plan (Logistics/ Traffic Management Security Plan) has been established.
In summary:
· Construction team to ensure that all SCEGC site access roads are monitored.

· Supervisor shall be responsible for segregation of pedestrian from Plant and Equipment
movements. Flagman shall be assigned for purposed of managing the traffic and plant and
equipment movement.
· Site access roads will be designed to minimized reversing operations by having one- way system
and assigning turning points.
· Site access roads shall be maintained by the construction team at all times. All reversing
movements shall be controlled by competent flagman.
Control of traffic routes and priorities shall be established and separated where practicable
between normal site traffic and heavy earth moving plant. Loaded plant shall have right of way at
all times, and procedures for reversing and maneuvering shall be implemented and shall include
the use of audible alarms on dump trucks and banks men where necessary. Particular attention
shall be paid to plant operator 'blind' areas where plant is maneuvering in confined areas.
Traffic Signage shall be provide on access roads i.e. Danger Excavation, Heavy Vehicle
Movement, Heavy Vehicle Crossing, Speed Limit, Hump/ Ramp, Men at Work, etc.by the
construction team.
· All vehicle driver Heavy equipment operators/drivers, Plant and Equipment operators shall follow
all traffic management signage's and project speed limits.
· Flagman's on fixed location will be provided with shades and drinking water. All flagman's will be
positioned on safe locations.
Pedestrian movement will be segregated using necessary measures (Hand Barricading,
demarcations, signage, etc.) from vehicles and equipment's.

11- Training
The Project Health and Safety Plan contains the HSE Training Matrix for the project. The
Project Manager responsible for ensuring that time is allocated for the delivery of the project
training matrix. The HSE Manager/Engineer is responsible for the delivery of the training. All
necessary training and certifications will be obtained for operatives and supervisors prior to
the commencement of activities. If Employer/Supervising Consultant inspection are needed,
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Employers/Supervising Consultant inspectors will be provided with necessary training and
briefing prior to the commencement of inspection and training/briefing records must be sent
to Supervising Consultant HSE representative.
Third Party certification training is required for all person operating service locator equipment.
Full list of Environment, Health and Safety training requirement are listed on the Project Health
and Safety Plan.

12- Disciplinary Procedure

Project personnel and subcontractor personnel who violate the HSE requirements shall be
subject to the Disciplinary action procedure. A full copy of the disciplinary procedure is
contained in the Project Health and Safety Plan. The disciplinary procedure applies to all
personnel irrespective of position and seniority.

13- Hazard Warning Signage

Applicable Hazard warning signage's shall be provided on site (Excavation signs, Men at
Work, Speed Limit, Emergency Number Emergency Response, etc.) by the Construction
team.

14- Environmental
Waste shall be controlled by disposal into designated covered skips/ containers.
Waste collection, transportation and disposal shall be carried out only by companies
registered with ECS Dubai Municipality:
Wastes generated during the Dewatering works (food wastes and other) shall be collected at
site and disposed through waste skips. The construction teams shall be responsible for
ensuring this happens. Fuel and oils will be stored in bounded tanks and waste oils will be
collected and disposed of by a licensed specialist contractor. Static plant, i.e. compressors,
generators and pumps, will be sited overdrives. Approval will be obtaining approval (permit
for discharge point) for discharge of water pumped through dewatering Ground water shall be
pumped away and disposed of as directed in the discharge license. Refueling of plant will not
be carried out adjacent to water courses or rivers and mobile refueling browsers will be
equipped with spillage kits, containing absorbent mats and granules etc., for which specific
training in their use has been provided by the manufacturer. Maintenance of plant all vehicle,
plant and equipment will be carried out at designated places, Spill kits will be carried by the
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maintenance team.
15- Weather Condition
Work shall not commence or continue in case of poor weather or visibility.
16- Welfare Arrangements
The Project Manager will be responsible to ensure the provision of adequate resources for
welfare facilities on the project.
The following welfare arrangements will be provided for the project employees:
-Drinking Water
Adequate water dispensers with provision of cold drinking water will be provided.
The water dispensers will be located at all shaded rest areas and offices;
· Chilled drinking water will be provided at suitable points and marked "drinking water"
using the applicable languages required.
· Filtered will be available by maintaining water supply lines with filters, and that filters
are cleaned, replaced twice per week and records are kept.
· Water storage tanks are cleaned and maintained on monthly basis.
.Drinking water will be provided in personal water bottles (BPA free) for all personnel
on site.
.Drinking stations will be available at an approachable distance.
Sanitary Facilities
SCEGC Project Management will ensure that appropriate welfare facilities are provided
and maintained according to the size of the workforce and nature of the work on the project.
.SCEGC will provide an independent toilet with the mobile sewage system and with
running water.
· The site toilets shall be cleaned and sanitized on regular basis and the results of
inspection recorded.
.Toilets will be available at an approachable distance
.Facilities for shelter and taking meals
.SCEGC will make the following provisions:
.Provide sufficient and conveniently accessible air-conditioned rest areas closed to
work area
.Eating on site is strictly prohibited, all workers will be taken on air-conditioned dining
halls with air-conditioned food storage areas.

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17- Prevention of Heat Stress/ Heat Stroke
Heat Stress/ Heat Stroke are one of the main occupational health issues in
construction sites during the summer days. A Heat illness protection plan has been
developed prior to commencement of works. To prevent heat stress and heat stroke
the Project Manager will appoint a water superintendent prior to works commencing.

18- Emergency Arrangements

The (ERT) role is to manage any emergency situation which may arise on site. The ERT team
shall help to minimize any human suffering and economic losses that can result from
emergencies.
The Emergency Response Plan is detailed in Project Health and Safety Plan.
Emergency number and response measures shall be displayed at worksites.

Summary of procedure
· Duty phone Holder responds to call and confirms details from caller
· Duty phone Holder assumes control stating he is the Person in Charge (PIC)
· PIC alerts other ERT members to the scene
· PIC or other ERT member carries out an assessment and takes appropriate action
.PIC calls ambulance if necessary
· The PIC may also decide to call an external emergency services such as fire brigade or
civil defense ambulance service
· PIC instructs members to bring appropriate equipment i.e. First aid bag, rescue equipment,
chemical spill kits etc.
.PIC arranges crowd control/ security/access egress issues
.PIC announce send of drill and informs ERT Leader and senior construction manager of
the emergency Incident Reporting to Employer /PMC/ Supervisory Consultant
Arrangements by SCEGC to Report Incidents to Employer /PMC/Supervising Consultant.
·Fatality-Immediate
· Serious/ time injury- within 30minutes' medical treatment injury
· First Aid Cases - in monthly report
·Significant near miss - within 30 minutes
· Any environmental incident that requires the SCEGC to report to DDA

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In all of the above cases the SCEGC HSE Engineer will notify the Employer /Supervisory
Consultant by telephone call and SMS immediately. SCEGC will prepare within 24 hours, an initial
report describing the incident and issue to Employer / Supervisory Consultant. In the event of a
serious injury or a significant near miss/ environmental event, SCEGC will submit a detailed
written investigation to Employer /Supervisory Consultant within 72 hours. In the event of a fatality
a detailed written investigation report, including police reports, is to be submitted to Employer /
Supervisory Consultant within five working days. In cases where sub-contractors are appointed,
SCEGC shall ensure that the reporting requirements of the relevant authorities and Employer are
met.
All incident records will be securely retained as long as the site/ service are operational plus three
years thereafter.

19- Legislation, References and Code of Practice

· As per Contract Conditions and Specifications
.Relevant Authority Specifications (Dubai Municipality/DDA)
.Project Quality Control Plan
· Dubai Municipality Code of Construction Safety Practice - 2008
.Ministerial Order32/1982-Regarding the Determination of the Ways and Means to Protect
Employees against Occupational Hazards
. SCEGC Environmental Management Plan
· SCEGC Waste Management Control Plan
· SCEGC Integrated Management System
· ISO45001:2018
.SCEGC Project HSE Plan
· DDA& DEWA Requirements
· UAE Fire & Life Safety Code Practice 2018.

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 APPENDICES

A1 RISK ASSESSMENTS
A2 INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN (ITP)
A3 CHECKLIST

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A1 RISK ASSESSMENTS

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A2 INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN (ITP)

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A3 CHECKLIST

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