REG 361 CONSTRUCTION METHODS

METHOD STATEMENT

Dr Naser GhaniPhD, P.Eng, MIEM, MASCE, MACEManaser@usm.mywww.hbp.usm.my/naserROOM 104 E49

METHOD STATEMENT

Construction method planning should begin at the tender stage

MachineManpower Material

Money/Time

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Construction Method StatementsConstruction Method Statements

Submission Method Statement

Background 3

Planning/CostingMethod Statement

Work Method Statement

Planning/CostingMethod Statement

Pre-tender

Planning/CostingMethod Statement

Planning/CostingMethod Statement

Planning/CostingMethod Statement

Submission Method Statement

Submission Method Statement

Work /SafetyMethod Statement

Why do we need work method statements?

The purpose of a work method statement is:

• to outline a safe method of work for a specific job• to provide an induction document that workers must read and understand before starting a job• to meet legal requirements, that is, hazard identification and control• to program work, materials, time, staff, and to anticipate possible problems• to use as a tool in quality assurance.

The employer or subcontractor must detail how they will do the work. As an example, where a person is required to work in a trench greater than 1.5 metres deep, the work method statement may say:

To prevent collapse of the trench I/we will apply benching to all sides of the trench and at an angle of no steeper than 45 degrees to the horizontal. When I/we bench a trench, the vertical trench side, below the benched portion, will not exceed 1.5 metres in height. The benching will be checked at least daily to ensure its continued effectiveness.

The completed work method statement must be signed and dated by the employer or subcontractor and the builder before the work being detailed commences.

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Resources

Specifications

BQDrawings

Preparing Pre Tender Method Statement

Refer GnP full specs

Also refer drain and road bq in pdf

RM

material

Example: Pre-Tender MS

Pressure vessel foundation

Submission/General Method Statement refer Arup, Fairhurst, etc

Why do we need work method statements?

The purpose of a work method statement is:

• to outline a safe method of work for a specific job• to provide an induction document that workers must read and understand before starting a job• to meet legal requirements, that is, hazard identification and control• to program work, materials, time, staff, and to anticipate possible problems• to use as a tool in quality assurance.

Work Method StatementWork Method Statement

Work Method StatementWork Method Statement

1. Introduction

2. Scope of Works/Objectives

3. References/Standards

4. Resource Planning

5. Material and Delivery

6. Coordination

7. Methodology

8. Quality and Safety

Work Method StatementWork Method Statement

Resource Planning

4.1 Material Planning4.2 Manpower Planning4.3 Machinery & Equipment Planning

Work Method StatementWork Method Statement

Material and Delivery

5.1 Material Handling5.2 Material Delivery Inspection: Checking Methodology

Work Method StatementWork Method Statement

Coordination

6.1 Coordination between Architecture works6.2 Coordination between C&S works6.3 Coordination between M&E works6.4 Coordination between other specialist works

Work Method StatementWork Method Statement

Methodology (example…)

7.1 Surface Preparation 7.2 Application of Water Proofing (PU Type)7.3 Post-Application of Water Proofing (PU Type)

Work Method StatementWork Method Statement

Quality and Safety

8.1 Inspection and testing 8.2 Relevant Construction Standard & References8.3 QC and Relevant Checklist

Examples

1) PDA Testing - Work method statement

2) Earthworks – Submission method statement

3) Pedestrian bridge – Submission Method Statement

REFERENCES:

1)Illingworth, J.R. (2005), Construction Method and Planning, SponPress 2005.

2) NSW Dept of Education and Training (1998). Guidelines for writing work method statement in plain english. NSW Government 1998.

3) Gue and Partners (2005). General Earthwork specifications.

4) Arup (2008). Construction method statement -Eveleigh heritage walk construction method statement . Arup-Cox consulting.

5) Fairhurst, W.A. and Partners (2008). Earthworks method statement.