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KHP Cancer Centre at Guys

Outline Construction Method Statement

Contents:

1.0 Introduction 2.0 Hoarding 3.0 Contractors Vehicle Access Route 4.0 Traffic Management 5.0 Vehicle Movements 6.0 Craneage 7.0 Programme & Site Operations 8.0 Construction Methodology 9.0 Environmental Management

Appendices Appendix A Health & Welfare Facilities Appendix B Logistics Drawings Appendix C Projected Vehicle Movement Chart Appendix D Demolition Outline Method Statement Appendix E Substructure & Superstructure Methodology Appendix F Contents of Environmental Management Plan

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Introduction The construction of the new KHP Cancer Centre at Guys Hospital will take place from January 2013 to the autumn of 2015, a period of almost three years including enabling work for the demolition of existing buildings and period for archaeological evaluation. The sequence of activities described below is based on a construction programme led by necessity to meet an operational opening in the spring of 2016. Planning approval for the Cancer Centre is sought from the Council in October 2012, allowing a full contract to be awarded by Guys and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) for this new facility by the end of January 2013. Prior to award of the full contract it is envisaged an Enabling Contract will be awarded for demolition of the existing Bloomfield Clinic and Newcomen Centre, currently occupying the site. This enabling work will provide the opportunity within the project timetable to evaluate any further potential for archaeological remains within the site by the Council, prior to development of the Cancer Centre. Laing ORourke currently share developing logistics material and attend coordination meetings with the Trust to liaise with other main Contractors whose work is scheduled to coincide with the proposed new Cancer Centre. Balfour Beattys work on Guys Tower will be on-going for the first 10 months of the Cancer Centre programme. Additionally Laing ORourke will liaise and attend meetings with the Traffic Liaison Group and Bankside & London Bridge Logistics Group. Laing ORourke is very aware that the surrounding area has been subject to redevelopment for a number of years. This can lead to construction activities causing interference to the everyday lives of people that live and work close by. A detailed construction method statement will be developed and agreed with the council prior to any works commencing. This will include covering the following issues that will help alleviate and minimise the impact of constructing the new facilities: LOR will register with and be part of the Considerate Constructors Scheme for this project, embracing requirements to achieve maximum credits where feasible under the main assessment headings including; consideration, the environment, cleanliness, good neighbour, respectfulness, safety, responsibility, and accountability. LOR has actively and enthusiastically supported CCS on many schemes with LOR winning 19 awards for its approach and performance already in 2012. A neighbourhood liaison officer will be appointed who will be the chief point of contact with the local community. Leaflet drops will be regularly posted within the local community to keep neighbours informed regarding the progress of the work, special operations that are taking place and any specific deliveries requiring traffic and pedestrian management. A clear traffic management plan will be developed in line with the proposals set out in this outline plan this will include holding delivery vehicles away from the construction area until access is available. In developing the plans so far, access arrangements have been tested to ensure the vehicles that are intended for use can get to the site easily without causing obstruction to traffic or pedestrians. Traffic will be managed carefully to avoid nuisance for the local community, particularly residents and local businesses.

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Temporary Construction Health & Welfare facilities for the main works are to be accommodated within the Service Yard to the east of Munro House. Please refer to Appendix A. Site Management accommodation is provided within the adjacent Borough Wing of main the hospital.

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All logistics drawings depicted in the text are also included in Appendix A at larger scale for further clarity. Hoarding In order to safely segregate the on site operations from the adjacent area we will erect a perimeter hoarding around the outside of the site for the duration of our works on site. The hoarding will be solid, constructed of plywood which will be decorated and lit. To allow vehicles to safely enter and exit the site it will extend partially into the roadway of Snowsfields and of Great Maze Pond, with manned vehicle access gates positioned in appropriate locations. Separate pedestrian access gates will also be provided, segregating vehicle movements and pedestrians to ensure the safety of site operations and nonconstruction related pedestrians using Snowsfield. Vehicles will predominantly enter the site through the eastern gate in the hoarding on Snowsfield and once unloaded exit the site through gates at the western end. Non-site traffic will be able to continue their journeys outside the line of the hoarding. Vehicle deliveries will also be able to access site through gates at the western end of the site hoarding on Snowsfields to the area south of the tower crane on the West side of the site. Clear signage and designated crossing points will identify the safe pedestrian routes that will be maintained around the site as part of the co-ordinated traffic control measures that are proposed. The site hoarding line is indicated in fig 1, (also drawing LOR-GST-V4-00-02 in Appendix B).

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Fig 1 plan showing proposed hoarding and delivery vehicle access 3.0 Contractors Vehicular Access Route

Fig 2 proposed vehicle access route to and from the construction site LOR Outline Methodology & Construction Logistics

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LOR has reviewed the local road layout and identified a route for all deliveries to site to follow. In the selection of this route and its associated traffic control measures. Consultation has taken place with the Council Highways department. We have prioritised the safety of pedestrians and other road users, and identified a scheme that will minimise disruption to the local area and allow delivery vehicles to access in the most efficient manner, to shorten the construction programme and thereby minimise potential nuisance for the local community Principally, material delivery access will approach site from the east, from Druid Street and into Snowsfields. Vehicles will leave the area via Crosby Row to the south (see fig 2). In order to minimise the risk of disruption to traffic this access route will operate most efficiently by extending the one way designation of Snowsfields (east to west) from Weston Street to the Great Maze Pond junction (it is already one-way in this direction to the east of Weston Street). In order to limit any potential traffic congestion at the Great Maze Pond junction it is also proposed to designate Crosby Row as one way (north to south) for the duration of the construction works, and to operate a temporary traffic control system (traffic lights) at this junction. This access route will be incorporated within all material orders placed for the project and all will be actively encouraged to make use of it. By adopting a single route across the project material deliveries can be organised to reduce time at site and help avoid congestion in the local area. This strategy has also been designed in consultation with the Council Highways department.

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Traffic Management Our proposed Traffic Management scheme would introduce a temporary 2 way traffic light system to control traffic at the Great Maze Pond / Snowsfields junction. (See fig 3 /Drawing No L1140)

Fig 3 Proposed Traffic management system LOR Outline Methodology & Construction Logistics

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Our preference is for both Snowsfields and Crosby Row to be designated as one way streets throughout the duration of the works on site, with a 2-way traffic control system required including an over-ride for our gateman to allow vehicles into and out from the site.

Fig 4 Wider operation of proposed Traffic Management system

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Parking restrictions will need to be managed at the northern end of Crosby Row where disabled badge holders are currently able to park on the double yellow lines in that area and to Great Maze Pond. Provision for emergency vehicles and fixed bed lorries serving the Hospital and Balfour Beatty site, up to 7.5t turning into and out of Great Maze Pond from Snowsfields would be maintained as indicated on fig 5 (also drawing LOR-GST-V4-00-03 in Appendix B).

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Fig 5 Access arranagments for delivery and emergency vehicles to Great Maze Pond

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Vehicle Movements Delivery vehicles will be able to access the site through gates in the hoarding on Great Maze Pond or via the gates on Snowsfields (see fig 6). When in operation all gates will have traffic management marshals to control vehicle movements into and away from site. Laing ORourke will manage traffic and pedestrians during these deliveries. A Site Traffic Management Plan will be developed post consent and agreed with the Council prior to construction commencing. This will detail the control of deliveries, and site compound arrangements to minimise potential of nuisance for local residents.

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Fig 6 VehicleMovements into and away from site 5.4 Many elements of the build will be pre-fabricated away from the site thus reducing the number of vehicles deliveries required to access the site. For instance, the main Plant Tower at the rear of the building will be delivered in fully fitted out sections as possible, with faade glazing and cladding. The external balconies will also be lifted into position as complete units. The anticipated main delivery vehicle movements during the construction have been assessed. This is identified in the attached Projected Vehicle Movements Chart at Appendix B.

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Deliveries to site will be managed by use of a co-ordinated web-based system (the Juggler System) which will schedule deliveries to and from site. The success and effectiveness of such a system has been proven on other Central London Laing ORourke projects such as the Cheese Grater and the Crick. Operating with this system allows an effective just-in-time strategy to be adopted, smoothing the flow of materials and delivering usable quantities to trade contractors on site whilst eliminating queues of delivery vehicles and the associated congestion at the site gate. As well as being extremely efficient, this also minimises potential for nuisance to the local community. In addition, to avoid site congestion vehicles en-route to site will be in regular contact to ensure that their delivery slot is running to schedule. If there are any anticipated delays, the vehicle will park at an agreed holding point away from site, such as London Gateway services and await call off into site.

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Craneage Two tower cranes will be necessary to construct the building; i) CT1 - Comedil CTL260, height 60.4m, jib length 40m ii) CT2 - Comedil CTL280, height 72.4m, jib length 45m Both cranes will be positioned as shown on the Tower Cranes Lifting Capacity see fig 7 (also drawing LOR-GST-4-00-01 in Appendix B). A temporary road closure (estimated duration of 1 week) will be necessary in Great Maze Pond and in Snowsfields to position a large mobile crane for the erection and dismantling of CT1 and CT2

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. Fig 7 Proposed tower crane radii a 6.3 Over-sailing permission (in non-load carrying state) will be required for the buildings opposite TC1 and the multi-storey car park opposite TC2. The out of service jib radii are shown for both cranes. The cranes will be over-sailing in a non-load state.

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Programme and Site Operations Demolition Demolition is scheduled to commence in January 2013 and be complete by April 2013. The demolition process will include ground floor slab removal and the site ground level will be reduced by approximately 600mm. Existing foundations encountered which are founded below this zone will be left for a later phase of the works. Demolition work will require the removal and diversion of services, including those in the area of the Scheduled Ancient Monument. Again, this will be done in a way to minimise potential for any disruption and nuisance to the local community. Please refer to the Demolition Outline Method Statement at Appendix D for further details. Ground Works and Archaeological Strategy Clear access will be provided for Southwark Archaeology to carry out investigations once the existing buildings have been removed. After the archaeological evaluation has taken place it is intended the main contract work is commenced beginning with the removal of existing foundations and basements. Substructure work including piling operations, new basement construction and extensive piling operations will run through to the autumn. During this period the bridging structure will be constructed over the Scheduled Ancient Monument which will ensure the roman boat is protected and not subjected to any load from the new building. This will also allow the boat to be removed in the future if necessary. Tower Crane 2 (TC2) will be erected in July 2013 and Tower Crane 1 (TC1) erected by October 2013. Each crane will be positioned on a piled foundation structure minimising the size of foundation above ground and interference with the pedestrian zone particularly in Great Maze Pond Superstructure The concrete frame forming the superstructure of the building will be commenced in December 2013 and take approximately six months. Each floor is formed using pre-cast floor lattice units with in-situ concrete then poured once floor units are in position. All columns will be off site manufactured components, lifted into position. This will allow a quicker construction process and will mean less disruption from vehicles for neighbours. Once the building structure is up to level 6 the installation of unitised cladding forming the fenestration to the building will commence at level 2. The ground to first floor cladding is left off to allow access and avoid damage at this stage. Cladding operations will take approximately eight months. The installation of balconies will commence several levels below the ongoing cladding installation activity. Balconies will be installed at a rate of two units per day. It is proposed to use a temporary support frame to allow the delivery lorries to be quickly unloaded. Each balcony and support frame would be lifted to an upper floor for programmed installation.

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The modularised Plant Tower will be delivered and installed over a four month period commencing in February 2014. Each level of the Tower will be delivered in four separate units. Internal fit-out work will commence mid 2014 including plant and equipment installations, followed by testing and commissioning. The building will be complete by the autumn of 2015. Construction Methodology Further detail of specific construction operations can be found in the Substructure & Superstructure Methodology document at Appendix E, covering: Piling Basement Excavation Drainage Basement Slab Construction Columns & Walls Ground Floor Slab Superstructure

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Environmental Management An Environmental Management Plan for the project is being developed. The full detail will be developed post consent and agreed with the Council prior to construction commencing. The plan will include: Site Waste Management Plan Air Quality and Dust Management Plan Noise and Vibration Management Plan

The contents of the developing EMP plan is included at Appendix C.

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Appendix A Health & Welfare Facilities

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Appendix B Logistics Drawings

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Appendix C

Projected Vehicle Movements Chart

This chart depicts the total projected construction vehicle movements throughout the demolition and construction period. Movements will include removal vehicles taking away demolition and excavated material and all deliveries, including fixed bed and articulated vehicles. The chart is illustrated to show the different phases of the work.

Appendix D

Demolition Outline Method Statement

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Appendix E

Substructure & Superstructure Methodology

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Appendix F

Draft Contents - Environmental Management Plan

CONTENTS 1. Environmental Policies, Strategy and Scope 1.1 Environmental Policies 1.2 Laing ORourke Strategy and Approach 1.3 Scope of Works 1.4 Environmental Plan Scope 1.5 Environmental Representatives and Roles 1.6 Project Environmental Objectives and Targets 2. Project Specific Legislation and Client Requirements 2.1 Client BREEAM and Sustainability Requirements 2.1.1 BREEAM 2.1.2 Responsible Sourcing 2.1.3 Building User Guide 2.1.4 Green Guide 2.1.5 Considerate Constructors 2.1.6 Sustainable Timber 2.1.7 Monitoring Environmental Impacts 2.1.8 Site Waste Management Plan and Waste Targets 2.1.9 Ecological Value/Enhancing Ecology/Biodiversity 2.1.10 Other Requirements Air Permeability/EPCs/Noise & vibration 2.1.11 Materials Procurement (VOCs) 2.2 Project Specific Planning / Legislation and Permits 3. Key Environment Plan Documents 3.1 Initial Project Assessment (IPA) 3.2 Aspects and Impacts Control Register (AIR) 3.3 Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) 4. Environmental Emergency Planning 4.1 Emergency Contacts 4.2 Safety Hazards 4.3 Safety Guidelines 4.4 Response Procedure 4.5 Flooding 4.6 High Winds Incidents 4.7 Disturbance / Damage to protected Species 4.8 Leaks and Spills 4.8.1 Light product spills on concrete/asphalt (less than one drum) 4.8.2 Product spills on concrete/asphalt (up to ten drums) 4.8.3 Light product spills on land/soil 4.9 Disposal of contaminated materials (liquid and solid) LOR Outline Methodology & Construction Logistics

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5. Reporting, Auditing and Inspections 5.1 Head Office Reporting 5.2 Environmental Auditing 5.3 Non Conformance, Corrective and Preventative Actions 5.4 Environmental Consultation Records 5.5 Inspections and monitoring 5.6 Specialist Monitoring Equipment and Calibration 5.7 Complaints Register and Reporting 5.8 Environmental Incident Reporting 6. Training and Competence 6.1 Toolbox Talks, Induction and other training 6.2 Environmental Instruction / Operational Control 6.3 Communication 7. Corporate Responsibility 7.1 CR Challenge 7.2 Construction skills

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