Project Title: Marriot Grand Ballroom

Contract Package No. 02 Concrete Works

Document Title:

Method Statement for Installation of Tiles

REVISION HISTORY
CIVIL /
MARK DATE DESCRIPTION MEPF
STRUCTURAL
A1 1st Submission

GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Prepared By: NGCB CQC

Checked By: QA/QC Head

NGCB DATE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Mechanical Engineer

Reviewed by: Electrical Engineer

EELHI Civil Engineer
Architect

Project Manager
Approved By:
Sr. Project Manager
EELHI

CONTRACTOR’S DOCUMENT No.: MGB-MS-020-AR-004 REVISION A1

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 TABLE OF CONTENT

1. PURPOSE
2. SCOPE OF WORK and APPLICATION
3. REFERENCES
4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
5. SPECIFICATION CLAUSE
6. RESOURCES AND MOBILIZATION
7. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
8. PERSONNEL
9. MATERIALS
10. CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE AND METHODOLOGY
11. TESTING AND INSPECTION
12. RESPONSIBILITY
13. DESIGN DRAWINGS
14. QUALITY ASSURANCE
15. HEALTH AND SAFETY
16. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
17. INSPECTION
18. ATTACHEMENTS

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1. PURPOSE
This method of statement defines the installation of tiles works to be conducted in the site are in
acquiescence with the Approved for Construction Drawings, Architectural Works Technical
Specification and Material approvals. Where the materials to be install are compliant with the
approve design and using recognized/standard installation practices that are safe and in accordance
with the Project Safety Plan and Associated Safety Procedures. To ensure the work procedures are
complied with the Project Quality Plan, its associated quality procedures and an approved Inspection
and Test Plan for the works.

2. SCOPE OF WORK and APPLICATION

This method of statement restricts the structure which will be using for the installation of tiles.

The work method is summarized as follows:

 Preparation of the area

 Inspection of Materials
 Lay-out setting

3. REFERENCES
This method statement has been prepared with reference to the following documents:
 Approved For Construction Drawings issued by EELHI approved by Architectural Works
Design Consultant
 Submitted approved Shop Drawings
 Submitted approved Materials
 Approved Project Safety Plan and associated safety procedures
 Approved Project Quality Plan and associated quality procedures
 Approved Inspection Test Plan

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4. DEFINITIONS and ABREVIATIONS

 GL - Gridline
 EL - Elevation
 ITP - Inspection Test Plan
 NCR - Non Compliance Report
 NSC - Nominated Subcontractors
 PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
 SRF - Submittal Review Form

5. SPECIFICATION CLAUSE

The specification requirements for the Installation of Tiles are described within Project Technical
Specification of Structural Works and For Construction Design Drawings as follows:

 Technical Specification for Architectural Works

 Approved and Latest for Construction Drawings
 Materials:
 Granite Tiles
 Homogeneous Tiles (Unglazed floor tile & Glazed wall tile)
 Waffle Tiles or Non-Skid Tiles
 Baufix Tile Adhesive
 Tile Grout

All materials to be used shall be approved by the designer and comply as required on the above
stated for construction drawings.

6. RESOURCES and MOBILIZATION

According to the work program and planned site access availability, appropriate staff, labors,
equipment and materials will mobilized on the site to set off the said work (“INSTALLATION OF
TILES”) through approved “For Construction Drawing issued by EELHI and approved by the
Architectural Works Design Consultant.

The actual mobilization of staff, workers, equipment and materials, the delivery schedule will be
dependent on site accessibility. Actual site access will need to be notified by the NGCB at least 2
weeks before the actual execution of the works.

It is agreed that the General Contractor (NGCB) will be responsible for the provision of appropriate
temporary construction power and water supplies and lighting system.

7. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

The typical construction equipment requirements are as listed below and will be used up to the
completion of the activities.

 PPE for all staff and workers

 Calibrated Theodolite or Total Station for setting out of reference GL
 Calibrated Leveling instrument for setting out of reference EL
 Nylon Cord
 Level Bar

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8. PERSONNEL

Installation of Reinforcement bars, forms, and concrete placing will be organized from central
location by Project Construction Team, both General Contractor and Nominated Subcontractor. It is
planned that the installation will be conducted by the followings:

 Finishing Manager
 Site Architect/Engineer
 Surveyor
 Quality Control Architect/Engineer
 Safety Officer
 Foreman and Leadman for the supervision of Installation of Tiles
 Tile Setter
 Lineman for Lay-out and Elevations

The above mentioned personnel shall be fully competent and trained to carry out all works
associated with Installation of tiles. They shall have attended the required contractor’s safety
induction and will abide the Health and Safety Plan, policy and procedures as well as Environmental
plan.

9. MATERIALS

All materials delivered to the site will be inspected by EELHI Engineers In-charge, to check that it is
in accordance with the site requirement and conform to the approved design and material
qualification. Delivered tiles shall be inspected before installation; rejected tiles delivery shall not be
accepted and shall be returned to supplier’s facility. Non-compliance to remove rejected delivery will
constitute the issuance of Non Compliance Report from EELHI.

The inward inspection of materials will be carried out in accordance with the relevant of a QA/QC
procedures and or Quality Plans approved by EELHI.

EELHI Engineers has the authority to perform any inspection for the storage of materials from his
own point of view for the checking of material quality or the quantity to maintain the quality
compliance and sufficiency of materials in the site.

Note: No materials shall be permitted to enter and/or installed inside the jobsite without
inspection and approval from CQC & EELHI Engineers upon arrival at jobsite.

10. CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE AND METHODOLOGY

The construction procedures and methods described herein are based upon the scope and
application of the method statement summarized in section 2 of this method statement and the work
methods are structured accordingly.

10.1 PREPARATION OF THE WORKS

Prior to the commencement of installation of tiles the following are required to be carried out:

 Check the approved design and the drawings for the lay-out of tiles are issued with
Approved for Construction status, and in accordance with document control procedure.
 Check and review approved lay-out, elevation and embedded items for MEPF.
 Check the site access availability, clean and safe.
 Check the quantity of tiles and other miscellaneous materials have been ordered and
inspected at NGCB site warehouse are available/ready to use in the site.
 Fill cracks, holes and depressions in concrete substrates for tile floors installed with trowel
able leveling.
 Where indicated, prepare substrates to receive waterproofing by applying a reinforced
mortar bed that complies with ANSI A108.1A and is slope 1:50 towards drain.
 For tile exhibiting color variations, verify that tile has been factory blended and packaged
so tile units taken from one package show same range of colors as those taken from other

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 packages and matched approved samples. If not factory blended, either returns to
manufacturer or blend tiles at project site before installing.

10.2 DELIVERY & INSPECTION OF MATERIALS FOR INSTALLATION OF TILES AT SITE

 All delivered materials shall be inspected upon arrival at the site. The inspection shall be
advised in advance as required by the ITP.
 The delivered materials shall be inspected in accordance with the appropriate Quality
Plans and Procedures.
 The delivered materials shall be in accordance with the approved design technical
specification, approved for construction drawings and approved material submittal.
 Material approvals in form of approved SRF and all pertinent documents and certifications
shall be available throughout incoming of material inspection.
 The materials shall be free from defects or damage.
 Any materials delivered in the site that are not complying with the approved material
submittals and structural technical specification or rejected by EELHI Engineer shall either
be returned to the point of supply or stored in the site at a suitable quarantine store. NCR
shall be raised for all such materials.

10.3 SETTING OUT OF WORKS

 Generally, prior to commencement of the delivery of materials for Installation of tiles, the
setting out of the installation shall be conducted to determine the location and elevation.
 The setting out of the works shall be on the basis of an “approved for construction
drawings and or approved shop drawings”. Settings points shall be from the common
reference point established provided in the site by NGCB.
 Any discrepancy between the common reference point on the approved for construction
drawings and the actual site provisions shall be notified to EEHLI and an NCR shall be
raised.

10.4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

 Extend tile work into recesses and under or behind equipment and fixtures to form
complete covering without interruptions unless otherwise indicated. Terminate work neatly
at obstructions, edges and corners without disrupting pattern or joint alignments.
 Accurately form intersections and returns. Perform cutting and drilling of tile without
marring visible surfaces. Carefully grind cut edges of tile abutting trim, finish or built-in
items for straight aligned joints. Fit tile closely to electrical outlets, piping fixtures and other
penetration so plates, collars or covers overlap tile.
 Lay tile in grid pattern unless otherwise indicated. Lay out tile work and center the tile fields
in both directions in each wall area. Lay out tile work to minimize the use of pieces that are
less than the half of a tile. Provide uniform joint widths unless otherwise indicated.
 Where the adjoining tiles on floor, base, walls, or trim are specified or indicated to
be the same size, align joints.
 Where the tiles are specified or indicated to be whole integer multiplies of
adjoining tiles on floor, base, walls, or trim, align joints unless otherwise indicated,
install tiles on floor and walls with 3mm joint width.
 Provide expansion joints and other sealant filled joints, including control, contraction, and
isolation joints, where indicated. Form joints during installation of setting materials, mortar
beds, and tiles. Do not saw-cut joints after installing tiles.
 Where joints occur in concrete substrates, locate joints in tile surfaces directly
above them.
 Prepare joints and apply sealants to comply with the requirements.
 Apply grout sealer to grout joints in the floors. As soon as the grout sealer has penetrated
grout joints, remove excess sealer and sealer from tile faces by wiping with soft cloth.
 On completion of placement and grouting, clean all tile surfaces so they are free of foreign
matter.
 Remove grout from tiles as soon as possible.
 Clean grout smears and hazes from tile. Protect metal surfaces and plumbing
fixtures from effects of cleaning.
 Prohibit foot and wheel traffic from tiled floors for at least days after grouting is completed.

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11. RESPONSIBILITY
The QA/QC Head (NGCB) is the overall responsible body for the implementation and execution of
the works. At the same time, maintaining construction’s quality assurance and quality control
program and quality standards.

The General Contractor (NGCB) will be responsible for all construction activities in the site and will
directly supervise through Construction Supervisors, Foreman and skilled workers at the site. The
QA/QC Head (NGCB) will be responsible for arranging and controlling the inspection and testing
activities.

Notwithstanding the above, it is the responsibility of each individual employed in the project to take
due care to ensure their own personal safety and that of their work colleagues.

12. LAY OUT AND DRAWINGS

Tile lay out and shop drawings will be prepared based on approved for construction drawings
prepared by NGCB and NSC. It will be submitted separately for approval before commencement of
the works.

13. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The execution of work will strictly follow the Project Quality Plan.

14. HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

The execution of work will strictly follow the Project Safety Manual.

15. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

As per Organizational Chart of the Project

16. INSPECTION TEST PLAN

As per attached ITP

17. ATTACHEMENTS
 Checklist for inspection of incoming material for Installation of Tiles
 Inspection Check list for Installation of Tiles

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