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Department OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Doc: KP/HBT-1.0

METHOD STATEMENT FOR DRYWALL
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1. PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Method Statement for Drywall Partition is to outline and describe in detail the
procedure such as setting and lay-out plan on actual location, installation of drywall partitions for
Pantry, Barber Are VIP 1 and 2 and Fitting room and cladding walls for the Perimeter of Hindam
Tailor and Barber Shop located in Commercial plaza, katara. Inform all concerned supervisor
including workers the value and importance of this activity prior to implementation. This activity
should be performed with strict compliance and implementation of Safety Requirements &
Procedure and project specifications to complete the Drywall Partition Works.

2. SCOPE OF WORKS:

The scope of this Work Method Statement covers all the works for Hindam Tailor and Barber Shop
Drywall Partition as follows:

– Pantry Area Drywall Partition

– Barber Area VIP 1 and VIP 2 Drywall Partition
– Fitting Room Drywall Partition
– Perimeter of the shop - Cladding Wall

The scope of this Work Method Statement covers all the fit- out works of Hindam Tailor & Barber
Shop at Commercial Plaza at Katara in accordance with IFC and Shop Drawings. This documents
details of activities involved quality requirements, HSE requirements, equipment, methodology and
inspection / testing requirement.

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

 QCS and Project Specifications

4. DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS

 PQP Project Quality Plan

 ITP Site Inspection & Test Plan
 HSE Health, Safety and Environment
 PPE Personal Protective Equipment

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

Linear Associates Project Manager is responsible for arranging required materials conforming to
the project requirements and Manpower. The concerned Section Engineer/Foreman will be
responsible to ensure stage wise compliance of the operations, and the Site QA/QC Engineer/Site

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Engineer will carry out quality control checks and report the inspection results. The overall
responsibility for the works lies with the Project Manager.

6. TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS:

• Concrete Drill
• Laser Level Machine
• Plumbs
• Basic Hand Tools
• Steel Bench Cutters
• Ceiling Gun
• Ladder
• Scaffolding

7. STEP OF WORKS

Scaffolding and Work at Heights

7.1 Framings for Drywall Partition and Perimeter Cladding

U Channels should be used for the head and base for the partition. C-Studs should be used to form
any abutments and to frame openings. Bed each section on two continuous beads of sealant and
secure with nailable plugs at maximum 600mm centers and 50mm from ends of channels or studs.
Separate studs and channels forming the perimeter need not be joined, but should be tightly butted
together.
Partitions should always run up to the structural soffit. Where an existing suspended ceiling cannot
be cut back to allow for partitioning, bracing must be provided for lateral support at the partition
head.

7.2 Vertical Studs

Studs should be positioned within the channels to coincide with the abutments of the boards, which
will be fixed later. The centers (either 600mm) depend on the performance requirements. In general
there is no requirement to secure the metal at this point as this will be achieved once the boards
are screw-fixed. C Studs and I Studs should be trimmed to within 5mm of the internal channel. C
Studs can be extended by forming an overlap, boxing them at that point and securing them with
Wafer Head screws. The overlap must be at least 600mm.

7.3 Supports for Horizontal Joints in Facing

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To back horizontal joints in outer board layers, fixing channel or flat fixing plate should be fitted
across the face of all studs, secured with Wafer Head Jackpoint screw per stud to both faces.

7.4 Doorways

The head is formed with U channel, bent back and screw fixed with Wafer Head Jack point screws
to the studs. For doors weighing up to 50kg, fully boxed C studs are used for the frame openings
inserted with treated timber of 38mm thickness, cut to the size of stud.

7.5 Rockwool Insulation

Upon completion and inspection of wall studs frames and MEP services junction boxes and other
services installation and all positioned in correct place. Install rock wool with 50mm thick, cut in
accordance with the allowable space of each vertical and horizontal frames. Ensure that all voids
and gaps must be sealed and tighten to avoid noise penetration.

7.6 Boarding (Fire Rated Gypsum Board)

All boards should be offered up to the frame with the face of the board outwards and secured with
drywall screws at 300mm on centers. Fixing centers should be reduced to 200mm at corners.
Boarding should commence at one end and work across the partition. At head, foot and abutments,
board edges should be added on to continuous beads of sealant. Board joints in multiple layers
should be staggered both vertically and horizontally by at least 600mm.

7.7 Taping and Jointing

Make sure that the outer facing is tapered edge plasterboard to accommodate taping and jointing.

8. INSTALLATION

It is essential to identify location of openings, mechanical and electrical (M&E) services, and other
fixtures before installation of drywall. The setting out of the framing system, openings and additional
supports are critical contributors toward the functionality of the drywall. Sequence of board
installation, proper infill and insulation material installation, and treatment material compatibility are
also important to achieving quality work. All site work should be carried out in a safe manner to
comply with safety regulations.

8.1 Framing Works

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Framing works form the structural component of the drywall. It is also critical towards fulfilling its
functionality as a wall.

8.2 Opening

Provision of openings on drywall for Pantry, Barber area VIP 1 and 2 and fitting room. Such
openings are usually reinforced by the introduction of box stud to stiffen the opening.

8.3 Additional Support for M&E Services and Other Fixtures

Additional supports in the drywall frame are required for fixtures such as Fan Coil Unit (FCU) and
electrical switches. Spacing of vertical studs and/or bracing to be adjusted accordingly to
accommodate the size and weight of fixtures.

Any other additional fixtures to be mounted on drywall should be identified early and indicated in
all shop drawings as well as method statement for approval. Additional supports should be duly
designed and endorsed by the professional engineer.

7.4 Board and Installation

 The overall framing installation is heavily dependent on board dimension and type of
board layout.
 For wet areas such as Pantry area and Barber area, install cement board from the bottom
of partition with height of 200 to 300mm.

8.5 Infill and Insulation Installation

Proper installation of infill material helps to provide necessary fire resistance and sufficient
acoustic insulation. All Drywall Partitions provided with Rockwool for acoustic insulation.

8.6 Joint Treatment

The last procedure of drywall installation is the treatment to various types of joints, edges and
corners. Acoustic sealant, corner beads, joint tapes, jointing compound and topping compound
are common materials used.

8. QA & QC Plan

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The points to be check by QA & QC

Check the following aspects of each drywall system to be installed to assure compliance

 Types, erection, spacing and fire rating are all properly met as per the approved materials and
drawings.
 Furring suspension and connections are all screw evenly and tightened
 All jointing and corners has been properly sealed to avoid cracks and sounds.

9. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MEASURE

• Safety Engineer/Officer will conduct the HSE requirements/Awareness to all

workmen at site. Toolbox is essential to ensure that work activities must monitor
in accordance with Safety requirements and awareness.
• During the execution of works the nominated supervisor should remain at the
work.
• All workmen should wear PPE like Safety helmet, safety shoes, Coverall, Safety
eye glass and safety jacket at all working times.
• Proper housekeeping will be maintained at work place.
• The work area condition will be examined and identify condition detrimental to
proper/timely completion. The work will not proceed until unsatisfactory
conditions have been corrected. All materials and accessories used on this
installation will be manufactured in accordance with international recognized
standards and installed in accordance with BS / ASTM or equivalent standards.
• All safety rules and regulations shall be adhered to and maintain on the entire
duration of the installation work.
• All the drywall installations shall be carried out under the control of a competent
Site Engineer/Coordinator.
• Safe lifting and manual handling procedures will be implemented and followed for
safe materials handling, storage and movements at site.
10. ATTACHMENT
 JSA/RA

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