Project Quality Plan for General Construction Works

Project Quality Plan Revision Code :
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Subject: General Construction Works
METHOD STATEMENT FOR

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
WORKS
DOCUMENT REVIEW
NAME TITLE SIGNATURE DATE
Reviewed: EHS Officer
Reviewed: QA Engineer
Reviewed: Project In-Charge
Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description
1. SCOPE OF WORK
2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
3. WORK METHODOLOGY
4. MAJOR PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES
7. RESPONSIBILITIES
8. APPENDICES

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1. SCOPE OF WORK
1. This procedure applies to the Methodology of General Construction works and the
controls required during assembly.
2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Submitted Approved Shop Drawings (Design layout, calculation)

Construction Plans
Technical Specification for Structural Works
3. WORK METHODOLOGY
Installation Procedure
The Methodology covers all processes and procedures of Excavation, pile hacking,
dewatering of excavation works, hauling of soil excavated, Formworks installation,
Blinding casting and curing.
Excavation works and pile hacking
Full open cut procedure of excavation in and Pile hacking to reach the design of pile cap
foundations base on design schedule.
Dewatering of excavated works
Directly discharge using pump to existing drainage line.
FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF FORMS
Type of Formwork:
Conventional. Formwork component shall be combination of steel/metal/laminated ply board.

Requirement for the maximum reuse of formwork shall be based in the manufacturers claim or as
per actual condition of the formwork component.
Formwork:
All formwork shall be installed to meet the following requirements:
The structure dimensions indicated in the construction drawings.
Stability of the formwork (both vertically and laterally) in the initial position during or after
concreting.

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The surface finish shall be as per the required type.
The formwork shall allow proper concrete placement and vibration.
The formwork shall withstand the pressure of the fresh concrete and, dead and live loads as well
as re-shoring loads in multi stories structures.
The form shall support solidly and in accurate positions, all the embedded items placed as per
construction drawings.
Ties:
Ties will be placed at such intervals that will not allow any movement or deformation of the
formwork beyond the specified tolerance limits. Forms for small section elements, i.e, columns,
shall be tied externally.
Coating:
Prior to concreting, the form shall be cleaned and any foreign material shall be removed. If
necessary, openings shall be provided in the formwork for the removal of the foreign materials.
Before placing the formwork, it will be coated with the approval release agent. The properties and
coating procedure shall conform to project specifications.
Removal of Forms and Shoring:
Formwork for columns, side of beams, slabs, walls (except for tank foundation) and other
formworks not supporting the concrete weight shall be removed in accordance with the specified
duration of removing forms for each structure (see general notes of construction drawings and/or
specifications).
Shoring and Propping:
All shoring and propping requirements shall be submitted to client for approval.
Stripping:
Stripping of forms will be done very carefully so that no damage is caused to the concrete.
Forms for columns, wall, sides of beams and other vertical forms not supporting the weight of
concrete will be stripped after 24 hours (min.) after placing of concrete (see general notes of
construction drawings and/or specifications).
Forms for beam soffits, slabs, and other parts requiring support will be removed as per specified
standards.
The quality assurance for formwork will be followed as per approved inspection and test plan.

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REINFORCEMENT:
The reinforcing steel should be conforming to project specification and as per drawings.
Handling and stacking:
Number and spacing of supports will be such that there is no sagging of the stacked bars.
Stacked rebar will be covered with tarpaulins or such other means and protected from mud, oil, or
any other thing that causes damage.
Standards as set out in the project specifications will be adhered to in handling and storage of
reinforcing materials.
Rebar will be fabricated according to the approved bar bending schedule and cutting list.
Each bundle of bars will be tagged to be identified be the design drawing number, the structure,
mark number, bar quantity and size.
Cutting and Bending of bars:
The reinforcement will be cut and bent in accordance with the approved bar bending schedules.
The bending of reinforcements will be dine in the bending machine, producing a gradual and even
motion. Bars will be bent cold and at specified radii.
Receipt and Storage of Bars:
The rebar received from the supplier will be inspected. All defective materials will be replaced by
the supplier. Proper handling and lifting must be observed during unloading of rebars.
The storage of rebar will be arranged above ground on padded supports,
Lacing of Reinforcement:
Minimum concrete cover for reinforcement shall be as per the Reinforced Concrete Works General
Notes.
All reinforcement shall be supported and fastened before concrete is placed and shall be secured
against displacement within permitted tolerances.
Reinforcement supported by formwork shall rest on bar supports of spacer made of fabricated
concrete block spacers or acceptable materials.
All splices will be provided as indicated in the approved for construction drawings. Refer to General
Notes and Specification on Structural Plan.

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Fixing of Reinforcement:
The reinforcement will be accurately fixed in the required position. The bars intended to be on
contact at passing points will be securely tied together at all such points with tie wire.
After fixing, the reinforcement will be inspected for type, size, and accuracy of placing.
The cover to reinforcement will be maintained by using spacer made of fabricated concrete block
spacers or acceptable materials.
Cantilever and top bar over supports will be held in correct position during concreting with the help
of rebar chairs placed between top and bottom bars and approved spacers below the bottom bars.
Quality Control:
The reinforcement will be inspected before concreting. It will be ensured that the surface of
reinforcement will be free from mud, oil, retarders, grease or any other substance which would
affect adversely the steel or concrete chemically or reduce the bond. Also it will be ensured that it
is placed full accordance to the issued for construction drawings.
EMBEDDED ITEMS:
All the embedded items will be coordinated with the concerned trade contractor prior to
concreting and fixed in place using suitable templates. Separate method statement will be provided
by the concerned trade contractor
The adequacy and positioning will be checked through the submission of a Request for
Inspection to the Project Management Team QC. This procedure ensures the right kind of
embedded items are in the right place and in right quantities.
CONCRETING:
Transportation of Concrete:
Transit Mixer will be used for the transportation of Concrete
Delivery of Concrete:
Before discharging the concrete at the point of delivery, the driver will provide the Concrete
Pouring Engineer the delivery ticket identifying the material for each batch of concrete and other
pertinent data.
Slump test and concrete sampling will be executed prior to the unloading of concrete.
The concrete will be conveyed to the place of placing in the following manner:
 Metallic or Metal-lined chutes

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 Concrete Pump: The concrete pump will be of adequate pumping capacity. Whenever
required, the concrete will be pumped through steel pipes.
 Concrete Bucket: Metallic concrete buckets with bottom opening will also be used. It will be
carried to place of pouring by a crane.
Deposition of Concrete:
The concrete will be deposited continuously or in layers of such thickness so that cold joints are
not formed. Suitable construction joints will be provided to avoid formation of cold joints.
After placing, the concrete will be consolidated by using mechanical or electrical vibrators, which
will be operated by competent workmen. Use of vibrators to transport concrete within the formwork
will not be allowed.
Protection of Fresh Concrete:
 Unless adequate protection is provided, concrete will not be placed during rain.
Curing of Concrete:
Immediately after placement, concrete will be protected from premature drying and excessively hot
temperatures and will be maintained with minimum moisture loss at relatively constant temperature
for a period necessary for the hydration of the cement and hardening of the concrete. Refer to
General Notes and Specifications for curing method of concreted structure.
The curing of concrete will be carried out by one of the following procedures:
Pouring or sprinkling of water.

Application of curing compound subject to approval by Client.
After forms are removed, the concrete will be cured up to the end of prescribed period.
Quality Control:
The workability of the concrete will be continuously monitored at delivery place before
casting.
Samples for conducting test for determining the compressive strength of concrete will be
taken according to specifications.
Concreting will be carried out using the approved design mixes and that specified for the
structure.
The concrete from approved sources only will be used for all concreting works.
All rebar and forms will be cleaned of debris and foreign materials before pouring.

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Preference for night pouring of concrete will be given. Additional crew will be engaged to
expedite the finishing.
Concrete will be poured into the prepared form after ensuring that it is free of all foreign
materials or debris; the inserts are in place; the re-bars are as per the drawings and all
other QC requirements are complied with.
The concrete surfaces will be rendered appropriate finish to eliminate all voids and pits
unless specified otherwise in the drawings.
At least two vibrators of needle type will be made available at the site, where one of them
acts as a stand-by.
In case of mass pouring, the concreting will be done uninterrupted so that cold joints can be
avoided. However, in case of slabs, appropriate pre-approved construction joints will be
provided.
Concrete surface will be finished as per specifications within the initial setting time of
concrete.
Control joints, if any, will be cut within 12 hours after placing of concrete.
TESTING OF CONCRETE:
A third party laboratory as approved by the Owner will be appointed to carry out tests on
concrete as may be applicable as per project specification
Slump, unit weight and air content of fresh concrete shall be measured at the point of pour,
prior to placement in forms. Test sample cylinders will be collected in accordance with
project specifications.
Cylinders will be dated and numbered consecutively. Each cylinder of each set will also be
given an identifying tag (A, B, C and D).
SAFETY PLAN:
Safety of men and materials is a high priority. All safety measures will be observed during the
entire works. Basic account of the safety strategy is given under:
Job safety requirements will be worked out by analyzing the likely hazards involve for each activity.
All job safety requirement should conform to the Project Safety Program.
Proper housekeeping at the end of the day is a part of the mandatory tasks, assigned to workers to
avoid accidents due to littered tools and materials.

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Flagmen will be engaged to control the movement of trailers, cranes, pumps and other mobile
equipment.
Weekly tool box talk will be conducted and brief safety measures required for the ensuring days
will be discussed.
First aid facility will be available entire the period in the work site.
FORMWORKS INSTALLATION
1. All formwork activities will be carried out in accordance with the specification.
2. After studying the structural drawings, the Project Engineer will plan for sizes, numbers and type
of formwork to be used in consultation with the Structural Engineer, if required. Depending upon
the programmed, the number of repetitions will be decided.
External designers may be used for specific systems.
3. Availability of formwork will be checked with the Procurement Manager and decision will be taken
to buy, hire or reuse formwork material.
4. During fabrication of formwork shutters, all dimensions shall be cross-checked with a view to
avoiding corrective action during erection.
5. Paint reference numbers on all panels to ensure their use in correct positions.
6. Ensure that the props, shores, waling, bearers, clamps and tie rods are the right size and at the
correct spacing. The Formwork designer shall check the false work system with respect to load
imposed on it and design parameters as laid down in the specification.
7. Check that the false work is securely braced and is on a firm foundation.
8. Forms fastened to previously cast concrete must be tightly fixed to prevent grout loss. Cellular
foam plastic strips can be used to make a seal.
9. Check quality of shutter lining, tightness of bolts and wedges, built-in items, inserts and other
embedment’s.
10. Tie – rod holes to be made in the formwork shall be neat so that they can be patched or
plugged later on.
11. Particular attention will be paid to the rigidity and line of stop ends and joint formers.
12. Remove all tie-wire clippings and nails, which may stain both the formwork and the concrete.
13. Ensure that adequate access and working platforms are in place for the concreting gang and
that toe boards and guardrails are provided.
14. A spreader or lifting beam shall be used to prevent distortion when placing formwork.
15. Adjustable steel props shall be erected in plumb and verticality of props checked using a spirit

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level.
16. A prop should not be used if it is bent, creased or, rusted or has a bent head or base plate,
damaged pin etc.
17. Proper release of agent shall be used so that it can be removed without damaging the surface
finish of the concrete.
18. New timber and plywood forms shall be given first coat of the appropriate release agent 36
hours in advance, then a second coat just before they are used. Avoid excessive use of release agent
as this can cause staining or retardation of the concrete.
19. A close watch should be kept on all wedges and fastenings. Make sure that they do not work
loose. Grout loss is an indication that some movement has occurred.
20. When un- sleeve tie bars are being used, ease them slightly before the concrete sets, and
remove them as soon as it is safe.
The removal of concrete formwork also called as strike-off or stripping of formwork should be
carried out only after the time when concrete has gained sufficient strength, at least twice the stress
to which the concrete may be subjected to when the formworks are removed. It is also necessary
to ensure the stability of the remaining formwork during formwork removal.
When it is ensured that the concrete in the structural members has gained sufficient strength to
withstand the design load, only then formworks should be removed. If possible, the formworks
should be left for longer time as it helps in curing.

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COLUMNS & SHEARWAL
HES (Hand-E-Shore) TABLE FORMS (Slab, Girder & Beams)

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Traditional Aluminum formworks

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4. MAJOR PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
a. Vibrator and Vibrator Hose
b. Pump Crete

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c. Tower Crane
D. Mobile Crane
d. Excavator

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e. Bulldozer
F. Dump Truck

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G. GENERATOR
5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Equipment:
Drawings or design plans should include all revisions for the jack layout, shoring equipment
details, working decks, scaffolds, and all other related accessories. Once all those details are designed,
shoring equipment must be inspected prior to erection to determine that the equipment meets the
requirements specified in the formwork drawings. Do not use shoring equipment that is potentially
damaged or shows signs of damage. All formwork shoring equipment must be inspected immediately
prior to, during and immediately after concrete placement.
Inspect all components thoroughly and if you find weakened equipment, reinforce it
immediately. It is extremely important to check that all base plates, shore heads, extension devices,
and screws are firm and secured with the foundation and the form.
Concrete
Formwork used and designed for cast-in-place concrete requires special considerations. Due
to the significant weight that concrete adds to formwork and shoring equipment, it is important to
check that eccentric loads are located over members that have been designed for such loading. If
single-post shores are used one on top of another (tiered), then additional shoring requirements must
be met.
Cast-in-Place Concrete
Formwork used on cast-in-place operations needs to be carefully planned, designed and

inspected. Here is a list of guidelines and requirements for cast-in-place formwork.
When it's time to remove formwork, follow these recommendations:
 Do not remove forms and shores (except those that are used for slabs on grade and slip forms)
until the worker determines that the concrete has gained sufficient strength to support its
weight and superimposed loads.
 Verify concrete strength information against construction drawings, specifications, and testing
results. Testing must follow the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard
test method designed to determine the concrete compressive strength, and results must
indicate that the concrete has gained sufficient strength to support its weight and
superimposed loads.

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 Read all your contract technical information covering the procedures on how and when to
remove the formwork.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES
 Ambient air quality

 Ambient marine, estuarine and fresh water quality
 The protection of amenity in relation of noise
 General guidelines for the assessment of site contamination
 Environmental impacts associated with hazardous wastes
 The re-use recycling of use materials.
7. RESPONSIBILITIES
Project in Charge
A project manager is a person who has the overall responsibility for the successful
initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project. Construction,
petrochemical, architecture, information technology and many different industries that produce
products and services use this job title.
Safety Officer
The Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe
situations and developing measures to assure personnel safety. The Safety Officer ensures the
Site Safety and Health Plan is prepared and implemented. The Safety Officer ensures there
are safety messages in each Incident Action Plan.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Reviewing quality specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and
meaningful feedback. Creating detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases.
Estimating, prioritizing, planning and coordinating quality testing activities.

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Formworks Engineer
Preparation of Shop Drawings on site of structural details such as Steel reinforcement

details. Responsible for formwork/scaffolding/false work field such as load assessment, analysis,
executing, technical consulting and developing a variety of temporal work for concrete wall shuttering,
slab and beam supports.
Foreman
The foreman is the primary safety coordinator. It's his or her job to ensure all workers
follow all safety regulations. They may be responsible for communicating safety procedures to all
employees. ... The construction foreman also makes sure all tools and equipment are functioning and
in good order.
8. APPENDICES


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Project Quality Plan Revision Code :

Subject: General Construction Works

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

4. MAJOR PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

Submitted Approved Shop Drawings (Design layout, calculation)

Excavation works and pile hacking

Dewatering of excavated works

Directly discharge using pump to existing drainage line.

FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF FORMS

Conventional. Formwork component shall be combination of steel/metal/laminated ply board.

All formwork shall be installed to meet the following requirements:

The structure dimensions indicated in the construction drawings.

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

The surface finish shall be as per the required type.

The formwork shall allow proper concrete placement and vibration.

Removal of Forms and Shoring:

Shoring and Propping:

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

Handling and stacking:

Cutting and Bending of bars:

Receipt and Storage of Bars:

The storage of rebar will be arranged above ground on padded supports,

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

Transit Mixer will be used for the transportation of Concrete

 Metallic or Metal-lined chutes

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

Protection of Fresh Concrete:

Pouring or sprinkling of water.

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

COLUMNS & SHEARWAL

HES (Hand-E-Shore) TABLE FORMS (Slab, Girder & Beams)

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

Traditional Aluminum formworks

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

4. MAJOR PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

a. Vibrator and Vibrator Hose

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works

Prepared by: PARAVISIBLE BUILDERS Approved by: ASYA

Subject: General Construction Works