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Method Statement

1.0 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................2
2.0 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE...................................................................................2
3.0 WORKFORCE REQUIREMENT..................................................................................4
3.1 Responsibilities of Key Personnel................................................................................5
4.0 EQUIPMENT INTENDED FOR THE PROJECT........................................................5
5.0 SITE LAYOUT.................................................................................................................6
6.0 RECRUITMENT OF PERSONNEL AND ACCOMODATION...................................6
7.0 MATERIALS SUPPLY AND DELIVERY......................................................................6
8. ADDITIONAL WORKS..................................................................................................7
9.0 DESCRIPTION OF TECHNICAL PROCEDURES....................................................7
Demolition....................................................................................................................................8

10.0 IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

PROFCON LIMITED intends to execute this project with a team of key personnel with
extensive experience in the civil and building construction industry. Our approach to
duty is based on the core values of achieving high quality and cost effective
construction work to ensure that our client has value for money. High quality works are
achieved through safety, health and environment management with respect to the
works, our people, equipments, clients and the community we operate in. These values
are our guiding principles and approach to execute and complete the project on
schedule.

This section provides a method statement describing the organizational structure,

logistical, supervisory and technical means for carrying out the works. However, activity
specific method statements may be necessary from time to time during construction.

2.0 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

The organization structure is presented in a chart showing the positions of work-force
and the lines of authority and span of control is presented in the next page.

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Organization Chart

Managing Director

Projects Manager

Quantity Surveyor

Site Manager

General foreman

Masonry Carpentry Painting

Foreman Foreman Foreman

Plumbers Electricians Masons Carpenters Painters

Labourers Labourers Labourers Labourers

Labourers

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3.0 WORKFORCE REQUIREMENT

The under listed human resources indicate the proposed work-force that would be
assigned for the successful execution of the project. The CVs of key site personnel are
attached to this tender. A total workforce of 33 has been proposed for the project.

List of Site Personnel intended for the Project

Site Manager 1

General Foreman 1

Masonry Foreman 1

Carpentry Foreman 1

Painting Foreman 1

Masons 3

Painters 4

Carpenters 3

Electricians 2

Plumbers 2

Tilers 2

Labourers 12

TOTAL 33

3.1 Responsibilities of Key Personnel

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Site Manager (SM): Senior, full-time representative based permanently on site and
responsible for day-to-day operations and management. The number of positions will
be one and will be responsible for all the works. SM will report technical and
contractual matters to the Projects Manager. SM is responsible for the following:

 Ensure that all instructions by the Projects Manager are carried out on the sites,

 Ensuring the overall co-ordination of site work-force, suppliers and material

delivery to sites,

 Obtaining the necessary for the location of site establishment yard.

 Arranging for services such as water and electricity to site

 Ensuring compliance with safety and fire regulations

 Monitoring progress and quality,

 Site establishment for subsequent packages,

General Foreman: Responsible for the general supervision of works with respect to
progress, quality and conformance with drawings and specifications. The General
Foreman shall also be responsible for supervising the various trades foremen to
ensure effective execution of the works.

4.0 EQUIPMENT INTENDED FOR THE PROJECT

Number of equipment and type commensurate with the project shall be provided for the
works. We also wish to indicate that there is extra capacity to me meet demand for
additional equipment as a result of change in the scope of work. The under listed plant
resources would be assigned for successful execution of the project.

Description of Equipment Qty intended for the Works

KIA Truck 1
Pick-up truck 1
Plate compactor 2
Concrete Mixer 1

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5.0 SITE LAYOUT

The location of a temporary yard for the establishment of storage facilities and
workshop and site office shall be discussed with the Client.

6.0 RECRUITMENT OF PERSONNEL AND ACCOMODATION

It is intended that all unskilled and skilled labourers be hired from the Obuasi Township.
Where the require type or number of labour is not available, the consent of the client
shall be sought before recruiting any labour from outside the project area. A number of
key personnel will however be introduced into the project from the contractors existing
capacity.

It is assumed that all personnel hire from within the project locality shall be
accommodated in their respective homes. A suitable accommodation shall be sought for
the personnel introduced into the project from the contractor’s outfit.

7.0 MATERIALS SUPPLY AND DELIVERY

Procurement of plant and materials is a key factor affecting the timely completion of the
works. The procurement of plant and materials will be done in advance to avoid delays
in the work. The list of material suppliers (where applicable) shall be made available to
the Client.

8. ADDITIONAL WORKS
Whenever any additional work outside the scope specified in the contract is
encountered, it shall be brought to the notice of the Client’s site agent for clarification
and approval before such work is executed. Clarification and approval of such additional
works shall be scheduled in a manner that will not unduly delay the project execution.

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9.0 DESCRIPTION OF TECHNICAL PROCEDURES

The technical procedures envisaged for the works will be covered under the following
captions:
EXISTING WORKS

 Demolition and Alteration

NEW WORKS

 Setting out;

 Earthworks ;
 excavation/trimming
 disposal of excavated material

 Concreting
 batching and mixing;
 transporting and placing;
 curing.

 Rebar preparation and fixing

 cutting and bending
 fixing

 Formwork
 Fabrication and erection
 Stripping

 Blockwork
 selection of source of blocks for blockwork
 sand for mortar
 mixing mortar for jointing
 blocklaying

 Rendering
 sand for mortar
 mixing mortar for rendering
 application of mortar as rendering and finishing

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EXISTING WORKS

Demolition
Removal of existing fittings, fixtures, finishing and appliances, and breaking of existing
walls, floors etc shall be carried out in such a way to avoid posing any danger to
workmen and to the public.

 Ceiling battens (or any cover fillet) shall be carefully removed before the removal of
the ceiling boarding; and removed battens and boarding together with associated
nails shall be carefully packed and stacked away from passageways of workmen and
the public;

 Plumbing appliances shall only be removed after the water service lines have been
disconnected and plugged, and any existing soil or waste pipe shall be kept plugged
until connection is to be made to a new appliance;

 Electrical cables and fittings deemed to be removed shall only be done after its has
been disconnection from the mains and/or consumer unit;

 Old mortice locks shall be removed before removal of doors and door and window
frames shall be carefully removed so that walls to which they are plugged are not
damaged;

 Walls to be broken shall first be inspected to ensure that parts of the structure
bearing on such walls are properly propped before breaking such walls. Where an
opening is to be cut in an existing wall,

 Breaking and hacking floors shall be carefully done and workmen undertaking this
activity will wear protective eye glasses to prevent any injury to the eye.

NEW WORKS

Setting Out

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Setting out shall be carried out using appropriate surveying instruments. Setting out of
the works shall be carried out in conjunction with the Client’s site supervisor, using the
control points provided.

Earthworks

 Excavation and trimming shall be manually undertaken consistent with the nature and
scope of work. Where the nature of the soil so demands, excavation shall be carried
out mechanically

 Surplus excavated material shall be disposed off in areas designated by the Client.

Concreting

Batching and Mixing

 Batching will be done by means of batch boxes to conform to the specified mix
proportion.
 Mixing shall be done using concrete mixers and only potable water (supplied by the
Client) shall be used in mixing concrete.

Transporting and Placing

 Transporting shall be by means of wheelbarrows. No concrete shall be carried ‘on the

head’. Transporting shall be carefully carried out so as to avoid droppings of
concrete; and if it should ever happen, droppings shall be immediately cleaned
before it is set. All placed concrete shall be vibrated by means of a poker vibrator.

Curing

 After placed concrete has set to a reasonable extent, soaked sacs shall be spread
over to prevent the concrete from losing water needed for setting.

Formwork

 Formwork surfaces to which concrete shall be poured shall be treated with an

approved surface treatment substance so that set concrete does not stick to
formwork thus forming honeycombs.

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 Formwork shall only be stripped when concrete has achieved initial setting so that
stripping does not create honeycombs on the exposed surfaces of concrete.

Blockwork

Before choosing a source to supply blocks for the works, preliminary test shall be
carried our on randomly selected block samples to ascertain the strength of the blocks.
This preliminary testing shall involve raising blocks to shoulder level and dropping it flat
on a firm surface. It will be expected that good blocks break into sizeable regular
shapes. The source shall be rejected if blocks flake upon dropping. Further to this,
samples could be sent for mechanical testing if so required by the Client.

Sand for mortar shall be one that contains not more than acceptable silt content to
achieve the plasticity required for mortar work. In view of this sand for mortar shall only
be obtained from pits approved by the Client. Sand for mortar shall be rid of any plant
roots or any other organic matter.

Mortar for jointing blocks shall be mixed with a mixer. The water/cement ratio shall be
controlled to ensure that the mortar achieves the required strength.

Blocks shall be laid with a 25mm thick mortar joint. Blockwall shall not exceed 1.20m in
a day’s work. Block laying and concreting in associated columns shall be sequenced in
such a way that no wall shall stand more than 1.50m without its associated column at
equal height.

Rendering

Sand for mortar shall be one that contains not more than acceptable silt content to
achieve the plasticity required for mortar work. In view of this sand for mortar shall only
be obtained from pits approved by the Client. Sand for mortar shall be rid of any plant
roots or any other organic matter.

Mortar for rendering shall be mixed with a mixer. The water/cement ratio shall be
controlled to ensure that the mortar achieves the required strength.

Mortar shall be applied in a way as to achieve adequate bonding with the blockwork.
Where the surface to receive mortar does not appear to have adequate key for bonding,
such surfaces shall be hacked to provide key for bonding.

Supervision

All works shall be closely supervised. There shall be a separate foreman for masonry
and carpentry works. There shall be a General Foreman whore will be responsible for

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the supervision of the trades foremen and other sections of the work. The concept of ‘a
headman’ shall also be adopted to make supervision more effective.

10.0 IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE

IMPACTS CAUSES MITIGATION MEASURE

Noise and During the construction period Provision of speed ramps, regular
Dust movement of vehicles and maintenance of vehicles, records
nuisance machinery, earthworks involving show that the rainfalls in the areas
excavation and vehicular are high, it is expected that minimal
movements will cause dust dust will be induced. In an adverse
emissions. situation water will be used to wet
roads.

Socio- Employment will be generated Workers will be employed and trained

economic during the construction stage on the job.

Occupational Work related accidents; Educate workers on the nature of

health and work and adherence to work ethics.
Excavated pits may pose Each site is to have a first aid facility
safety, danger to the workers and non- and trained first aid to attend to
Public Safety workers; emergencies;
Loosely lying pieces of wood, Proper housekeeping; packing and
particularly those with nails, off- well stacking debris and off-cuts and
cuts from metal sheets could avoiding the piling up of debris.
injure workmen or other
pedestrians if trodden upon

Public Interaction between workers and The HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns

Health the communities around project and education will contribute to the
area presents threat of spread health of the population and poverty
of HIV/AIDS transmission. reduction.

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