EXCELEXCEL

CONSTRUCTION
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CONSTRUCTION LTD
DESCRIPTION OF
PROPOSED
WORK METHODFOR
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DESCRIPTION
OFTHE
THE
PROPOSED
WORKLOT
METHOD
STATEMENT FOR REHABILITATION AND UPGRADING
OF GLASSWORKS ROADS TO RIGID
PAVEMENT STANDARDS

SCOPE
This project comprises of the following works;
a)

Drainage Works including demolition of existing underground drainage system

b)

Sewer Pipe protection using concrete surround

c)

Clearing, grubbing and cleaning potholes

d)

Road bed preparation (Crushed aggregate road base / Natural Gravel Material
Class G30)

e)

Reinforced concrete slab which includes the following activities;

Laying separation membrane (1000 gauge polythene)

Expansion / Contraction Joint construction in 160mm thick road slabs

Carriageway surfacing which includes Rheofibre reinforcement for crack

control (I unit per m3), superplasticising concrete admixture (Rheobuild
LD80 or its equivalent), dryshake hardener (Mastertop 300) at a rate of
4Kg/m2

Construction / Expansion joints (Styrofoam filler topped with Masterflex

700PG)

f)

Installation of concrete and uPVC culvert pipes

g)

Construction of inlet and outlet manhole structure

h)

Demolition of existing kerbs and laying new ones including the bollards.

i)

Concreting splash aprons

The location and extent of works will be as per the Design detailed drawings and any
instructions given by the consultants.
SN

Road Name

Length (M)

Concrete (CM)

Area (SM)

Main Road

270

296

1,850

Upper Road

250

240

1,500

Access Road 1

74

83

518

Access Road 2

74

83

518

Access Road 3

72

97

540

Access Road 4

78

120

686

Access Road 5

37

39

241

Access Road 6

74

96

600

Parking A

119

745

10

Parking B

98

610

11

Parking C

69

432

12

Alley 1

40

288

13

Alley 2

36

252

14

Alley 3

17

168

Totals

1,433

8,948

Drainage
15

Length (M)

Area (SM)

Main road

250

400

Parking B

40

100

150mm Stone pitch

Total

16

500

Concrete Culvert
Pipes
450mm Upper Road

80

450mm Access 1

20

450mm Access 2

10

450mm Access 3

10

450mm Access 6

10

450mm Parking B

20

Total

17

150

uPVC Drainage
pipes

18

300mm Access 4

10

Total

10

Open Lined drainage

Upper Road

50

Access 1

148

Access 2

148

Access 3

72

Access 4

78

Access 6

75

Alley 1

72

Alley 2

72

Alley 3

70

Total

785

The method statement has been developed to demonstrate our ability to carry out the works in
the optimum time, most viable and safe way to achieve a complete project to the satisfaction
of all parties involved. We will keep in mind that the client requires a high quality work due to
the nature of its purpose and location.
CHALLENGES WE ARE LIKELY TO FACE
a) Managing a shared construction access with all the traffic within the construction area.
b) Working safely in a very busy environment where there is both pedestrian and
vehicular movement including loading and unloading goods.
c)

Ensuring the existing services are not damaged as work is in progress

d) We may be disturbed by NEMA if there is no approval for the discharge points of the
entire drainage system as there may be chemicals as a result of spillage which is
hazardous to the environment. The consultant should get approval for these points.
e) Safety of all those authorised to access the site and theft on site.
f) Dust and Noise disturbance. These cannot be avoided but can only be controlled /
reduced.
PLANNING AND PROGRAMME
This project has been planned to be completed within 6 months and not 4 months as stated in
the contract document. The reason for this is;
The heavy traffic in the area which may affect the construction works progress.
Decisions have to be taken for some structures such as the existing generator, fences
gates etc which are within the construction area.
Existing electrical / telephone services and water which have to be diverted. The
consultant needs to seek permission from the various entities.

 Decision has to be taken for the removal of the trees and shifting of the gate house
which are in the area where the main road has to be widened.
Where sewer pipelines / water pipelines are passing in the road, decision has to be
taken whether they will be buried under the concrete. (If they are permanently buried
in the concrete, maintenance may become expensive in case of any future damages.

The construction programme will be monitored, tracked and updated on a regular basis and
any corrective action applied as necessary.
PRE-START INVESTIGATIONS
Prior to commencement of the works, a general survey will be carried out to confirm the
existing levels and the condition of the existing services and environment. We will need
guidance from the consultant on the existing services and their locations as some may be
buried underground.

We expect the consultant to provide us the Finished Road Levels for the works before
commencement. This will be the basis of our construction.

SITE ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT

The way in which the site is established and managed is critical for the successful completion
of the project.

Traffic Management
We propose to set up a site access arrangement which will be adhered to and revised as we
progress since we plan to accomplish the works in sections. We will have Flags men and
traffic signage on site to guide the traffic flow.
We will establish a pedestrian traffic route for safety purposes.

Deliveries of materials, plant and equipment will be strictly controlled and co-ordinated to
prevent congestion and disruption to traffic.
Personnel / Site Management / Site Establishment
We propose to have the following for the project.

Project manager (1No)

Site based team

Site Engineer / Surveyor (1No)

Site Agent / Quality Assurance (1No)

General Foreman (1No)

Concrete Foreman (1No)

Health & Safety Officer (1No)

Quantity Surveyor (1No)

Electrician (1No)

Plumber (1No)

Mechanic (1No)

Store Keeper (1No)

Skilled and Unskilled labour as and when required.

We will use our existing site office and store for our site team and establish a materials yard
and open shed at the end of the main road i.e Parking A where we propose to station the
mixer machines and other equipment.

This being a confined environment, the storage of materials on site will be kept to a minimum
and therefore delivery scheduling will be carried out such that supply is mostly on a Just in
Time basis.

Waste Management
A waste management strategy will be developed during the pre-commencement period.
Garbage locations will be identified within the contractors site area and these will be disposed
in the gazetted areas on a regular basis.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
The designated Quality Control Officer will be responsible for "Total Quality Control and
Management" at site. He will be responsible for organising and establishing specified Items
that require to be tested at every construction stage.
Tests for the sub base and formation level will have to be carried out. This will be done at the
Ministry of Works Laboratory Kireka.

Gravel material will be as specified and the aggregates will be from Nicotra as specified.

HEALTH & SAFETY

The designated Safety Officer will be responsible for adopting Health & Safety measures at
site. He will follow procedures indicated in the Health & Safety Plan which will be displayed on
site.

TIME CONTROL
The designated Site Engineer will be responsible for time management at site by adhering to
the approved construction schedule. He will be responsible for establishing time control,
scheduling techniques and updating the work schedule at site.

SIGNAGE/ BARRICADES
Signage for road construction works and safety will be displayed at site. There will be no
hoardings as the site is open to all MGL clients. However, we will provide barricades using
warning tapes where access is restricted. Excavations will be well protected to avoid
accidents.
CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY
Due to the unavailability of working space and congestion in the construction area, we
propose to carry out the works in sections as shown in the drawing. The construction will be
done in the following sequence from first to last.
1. Access Roads 4 and 5.
2. Alley 1
3. Alley 2
4. Alley 3
5. Access Road 3
6. Upper Road Section 1 (From parking Area B to Access Road 3)
7. Main Road Section 1 (From Parking Area A to Access Road 3)
8. Parking Area B
9. Parking Area C
10. Upper Road Section 2 (From Access Road 3 to Access Road 2)
11. Upper Road Section 3 (From Access Road 2 to Access Road 6)
12. Access Road 6
13. Access Road 1
14. Access Road 2
15. Main Road Section 2 (From Access Road 3 to Access Road 2)
16. Main Road Section 3 (From Access Road 2 to Access Road 6)

17. Main Road Section 4 (From Access Road 6 to Main Gate)

18. Parking Area A
We propose to carry out all earthworks including demolitions for the works per section / road
before placing crushed aggregates, Reinforcements and Concrete.
This is shown in the detailed programme.

LEVELING & SETTING OUT OF THE WORKS

We will ensure that the finished floor levels as given by the consultant are achieved.
Surveying will always be done at various stages of construction and the same will be
approved by the consultant before casting concrete. Temporary Bench Marks (TBM) and Coordinate points as per general arrangement drawing will be established along with the
approval of the Architect. These points will remain as permanent reference during the
construction period.

EXCAVATION
Excavation / scarifying the existing road surface (to required level) will be done using a grader
and excavations for drains will be carried out by using an excavator / manually. The surplus
soil will be removed by tippers and will be dumped at a gazetted location as per the
regulations. If required, shoring with struts and planks will be done for deep cuttings. The
bottoms of trench excavations will be trimmed off to a required level and uniform surfaces. In
case of loose soils in pits / trenches, if required the same will be compacted by rammers /
plate compactors / hand rollers. Excavated spoil will be dumped away from the site. The
selected excavated soil (if permitted) will be used for backfilling and surplus earth will be
transported to dump yard. (Numbers, types and capacities of the equipment are detailed in the
list of equipment)
CONTRACTION / EXPANSION JOINTS
High Tensile Steel reinforcement from approved manufacturer will be used as per drawings.
The steel will then be cut and bent to required size / shape at site. To fix the steel in position
as shown in the drawings, we propose to fix 2No distribution bars with average 70mm spacer
block below to keep the reinforcements in the centre of the concrete as specified. The cut
reinforcements will be tied at site using MS binding wire. The reinforcement steel will be free
from rust / dust / oil & grease.

Before casting the concrete, we will get approval from the consultant.

FORMWORK
Steel or 20mm thick plywood is proposed to be used as formwork to edges of the concrete.
The formwork will be in required dimensions, water tight and leak proof, strong enough to
sustain wet concrete and live loads. These will be well supported to prevent movements when
placing the concrete. The straightness & alignment will be checked just before placement of
the concrete. The formwork will have holes at specified positions to allow the Tie bars and
dowel bars penetrate through. Once this including the reinforcements is set, we will seek
approval before casting the concrete.

CONCRETE
The material required for concrete i.e. cement, sand, aggregate and water will be sourced to
suit the parameters required in concrete design mix and approval will be taken prior to start of
the design mix. Approved Portland cement will be used for all grades of concrete. Sand will be
natural river bed sand to be sourced locally. Silt content and gradation will be maintained
within prescribed limits. Aggregate will be machine crushed to suit designed grading and will
be sourced locally. Design mix will be carried out on sourced material for the designed
concrete grade will be submitted for approval for the required properties like compressive
strength, workability, W/C ratio, setting time etc. The concrete will be mixed with the Rheofibre
reinforcement for crack control, superplasticising concrete admixture (Rheobuild LD80 or its
equivalent). The application will be as per the manufacturers instructions.

Concrete will be volume / weight batched. The suitable size of mixer machines i.e 300 / 500
litres will be used for mixing of concrete. Specific guage boxes will be used for volume
batching.
Concrete will be tested for its slump and test cubes will be taken from every batch. Concrete
will be transported in dumpers to placing location.

Placed concrete will be vibrated by Poker vibrator using 60mm pokers. Curing will be done by
using portable water by means of ponding or sprinkling. Concrete will be kept wet for a
minimum of 7 days.
CONCRETE BLOCK WALLING FOR THE MANHOLES
Materials required for block work i.e. blocks, sand, cement and water will be tested for their
required properties and will be approved. Concrete blocks will be procured from out sourcing.
Sufficient quantity of material will be ensured at site before starting the day's planned work.
Surface will be prepared before starting the work by cleaning it from dust/ dirt. Water will be
sprinkled on dry surfaces. A layer of 12mm thickness mortar (cement 1: sand 3) will be spread

uniformly. Blocks will be placed on their flat surface up and longer side facing. Gap of 12 mm
will be maintained after each block. Mortar will then be placed in each joint.
RENDERING
Cement and fine sand will be mixed in proportion of 1:4 (or as specified) in dry mix for all
plaster. Water will then be added to make mortar for plastering. The quantity of mix prepared
will not be more than setting time of mortar (1 hour). The surface on which plaster has to be
applied will be clean and free from dust / oil and grease. Before commencing the plaster work
gauges will be fixed on prepared wall surfaces to ensure smooth and even plastered surfaces.
Plaster surfaces will be cured at least for seven days.
SCREEDING
Screeding will be done using good quality lake / river sand which will be washed to remove silt
and will be laid to the required specification. Before laying screed, the surface will be
thoroughly cleaned, broomed and watered. A coat of cement slurry will be applied on concrete
surface to give proper bonding. If the screed has to be delivered hand trowelled and smooth, it
will be trowelled smooth within 12 hours of placement. The screed will be flooded with water
for curing for minimum of 14 days.
STONEPITCHED / CONCRETE LINED / UPVC DRAINAGES
Excavations will be done manually. The excavated surfaces will be well levelled to achieve the
required slope for proper flow of the storm water.
Timber formwork will be used to obtain the alignment for the concrete and stone pitched
drainage.
The UPVC pipes as per the drawing will be protected with concrete surround.

COMMISSIONING AND HANDING OVER

This method statement has been developed specifically to demonstrate our understanding of
the project requirements and the detailed methodology required to carry out works of this
nature.
We shall complete and handover the works in sections as shown in our detailed programme.
The works will be done to the client's utmost satisfaction ensuring that very minimal defects
are to be attended to during defects liability period. Every item will be carefully executed to the
best specified quality to achieve what is stated above.

We pledge to handle the project with commitment and adopt effectiveness and efficiency.