ZED Towers PROJECT - PHASE 02

SHEIKH ZAYED CITY - EGYPT

METHOD STATEMENT
FOR METAL MESH WORKS Date : 25/1/2023 Page : 1 of 11

PROJECT
METAL - HA
ZED Towers PROJECT - PHASE 02
SHEIKH ZAYED CITY - EGYPT

Employer

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION
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Method Statement
Metal Mesh Works
SCOPE:
The aim of this method statement is to provide and maintain an effective quality control to execute the work in
compliance to standard and good practices at all This General method statement describes the methodology to be
employed in the safe (Pouring Precast Staircase Works).

This method statement covers all sequence of the work to be carried out for (Pouring of Precast
Staircase Works).
SPECIFICATION REFERENCES:

- Egyptian code of practice for design and construction reinforced concrete ECP 203-
2017.
- Egyptian code of practice for design and construction steel ECP ASD.
- Project specification volume III, division 3, section 033000
- Contract /IFC drawings.
- Manufacture’s recommendation according to approved Material Submittals.
- Project HSE Plan and Procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The direct personnel responsible for the works are Section Engineers; the section engineer is responsible
for compliance by his subordinates with the contents of this method statement, for ensuring that all
parties involved in supervision of the works are in receipt of all relevant information.
The section engineer will ensure the required degree of safety to personnel and protection to property
is maintained at all times.

The Project Manager / Construction Manager shall be responsible to:

o Communicate this method statement to all Engineers, Senior Surveyor, Surveyors,
supervisors and employees.
o Provide them with the information they need to carry out their responsibilities.
o Enforce the application of this document once it has been effectively
communicated to employees.
o Responsible for the safe execution of the works.
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Project Engineer shall be responsible to:

o Implement and maintain a successful completion of the work.
o Ensure that this method statement is being implemented correctly.
o Ensure that sufficient resources are allocated to enable full compliance with this
document.
o Ensure that all construction works are being carried out as per project
specifications and IFC drawing.
o Keep all his personnel fully aware of the quality control principles and he shall
provide all support to the project Quality Control Department.
o Responsible for the safety and the quality of work carried out by all site personnel
under his control including sub-contractors and suppliers.
o Interpreting contract drawing and specifications and being familiar with all
provisions of the contract and any revisions or amendments.
o Records and control of production documentation.
o Ensure that staff under his control areas are experienced and trained in their
relevant disciplines.
o Designate the competent person to carry out or himself carry out jointly with the
HSE Officer of the area the daily excavation inspection and complete the checklist
and co-sign it with the HSE officer of the area.

Supervisor / Foremen shall be responsible to:

o Directly be in charge in the execution of activities.
o Takes instruction from the Superintendent and communicates directly to
Foreman, Workforce and drivers.
o Ensure also that the working area is safe for the workers and equipment.
o Daily and for each task conduct a STARRT briefing to his work crew to ensure that
the task is properly explained, the hazards associated with each step are identified
and the control measures for these hazards are identified and implemented.
o Conduct daily Toolbox talks to his workers.

HSE officer shall be responsible to:

o Ensure that toolbox talks are conducted as per HSE plan by the activity supervisor.
o Monitor against the implementation of the requirements of this Method
Statement.
o Provide the required training for the site personnel involved.
o Advise the construction personnel regarding compliance with the project HSE Plan
and Procedures.
o Monitor to ensure compliance with procedures with respect to equipment’s and
related certifications and permits. Stop work activities in case non compliances
are observed and notify the engineer in charge to rectify.
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QA / QC Engineer shall be responsible to:

o Discuss inspection schedule and the result with those responsible for works and
recommended necessary corrective actions if applicable.
o Discard or reject products, material and equipment not meeting specifications.
o Inspect test and sample materials or assembled parts or products for defects and
deviations for specifications.
o Observe and monitor production operations and equipment’s to ensure
conformance to specifications and make order necessary process or assembly
adjustment.
o To check and ensure that the work is done as per project specification, method
statement and as per approved shop drawing.
o To ensure that all approved and inspected materials are used.
o To raise NCR and initiate corrective actions if the work done is not as per approved
specification, method statement or as per approved shop drawing.
o Witnessing of all site inspections within their discipline.
o Coordinate all site inspection with the sub-contractors designated site engineer
or section engineer.
o Ensure all work is correctly prepared prior to inspection being undertaken.
o Review all inspection reports for compliance.

Senior Site Engineer: -

o Assigning site engineers to specific task and ensuring that tasks are performed
according to the projects plans and specifications.
Site Engineers: -
o Notifying Quality Control Engineer when work is ready for inspection Liaison with
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing trade’s foremen for marking out and
installation of embedded items.

Surveyor: -
o Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation,
location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, construction, and
other purposes.

MATERIALS STORAGE:
In the event that any materials for use in this chapter deteriorate and become unusable due to
inadequate and poor storage they shall be removed from site as instructed by the Engineer.
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Products:
1- Metal mesh according to approved material submittal.
2- Metal mesh according to approved shop drawing.
3- Painting material according to approved material submittal.
4- Approved Release agent according to approved material submittal.
5- Nails.

EQUIPMENT
Depending on the size of the area, site conditions and accessibility, some / all of
the following equipment shall be used as applicable for:
- Hand Tools
- Air Compressor
- Metal work cutting power machine
- Electrical welding machine
- Mobile crane
Electric Lifting Hoist
MANPOWER
Manpower allocated to this job will be as follows:
• Site Engineers
• Superintendent, General Foreman, Supervisor and Charge
Hands.
• HSE Officer
• Labors
• QC Inspectors

Procedure for installing Metal Mesh: -

1- Survey work:
- Taking measurements of Metal Mesh according to shop drawing.
- Ensure levels for final insulation as per IFC drawings & approved metal mesh
dimension.
2- Pre insulation Work:
- Welding the instillation plates used to install the metal mesh to concrete.
- Scaffolding will be constructed according to the metal mesh location indicated in the approved shop drawings
and IFC drawings.
- If the mobile crane isn’t accessible a manual lever will be used and installed on the roof.
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3- Metal Mesh installation:

- Metal mesh will be lifted using mobile crane or manual lever to the required level for installation.
- Metal mesh will be installed to concrete using akmon screws and ensure that all metal mesh are vertically
aligned.
- Installation will be done from lower level to upper level.
- After completing the installation of the metal mesh door handles will be installed and ensure that the doors
are opening and closing properly.
- In the end metal mesh will be painted to remove scratches caused by transportation, storage or installation.

5- Metal mesh Repairs

- Areas requiring repair shall be highlighted during installation inspection.
- Senior Site Engineers shall determine the appropriate standard repair method and materials.
- Foreman shall ensure that required repairs are undertaken by competent persons only, using
the methods and materials determined by Senior Site Engineers.
- Manufacturers’ literature shall be made available for reference of site personnel.
- As the acceptability of repairs generally relates to their aesthetics no testing of repairs shall
generally, be required however all shall be subject to approval by the Consultant.
- Repair materials used shall be covered by compliance certification, third party registration
schemes or periodic test results.

Safety:
All safety and health regulations shall be strictly followed and any case disregarding the safety
procedures to be immediately reported to safety office and construction manager.
Risk assessment will be submitted separately.

MANPOWER
Manpower allocated to this job will be as follows:
• Site Engineers
• Superintendent, General Foreman, Supervisor and Charge
Hands.
• HSE Officer
• Operators, drivers and Riggers
• Labors
• Flagman
• QC Inspectors
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Procedure for installing the metal mesh: -

 Welding installation plates while wearing safety equipment.

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 Installing scaffolds to provide access to installation location.

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 Installing the Electric Lifting Hoist and Lifting the metal mesh to the required level.
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 Resting the metal mesh on the concrete slab.

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 Installing the metal mesh using AKMON screws and installing door handles.