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METHOD STATEMENT’S
CONSTRUCTION OF OFFICER’S HOSTEL AT MPB-2
SHANAWA
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1. EXCAVATION
I. Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) specific to project requirements shall be made
and inspection activities shall be recorded either on the formats as given
under “Related Documents” or those supplied by Customer.
II. Survey the area and mark the excavation layout and slope cut stakes as per
excavation plan.
III. Determine the ground level and depth of excavation required.
IV. Submit request for joint inspection of N.S.L and layout of area to
client/consultant.
V. Ensure the safety requirement as per Loss Prevention S.O.P.
VI. For deep/loose excavations provide proper shoring with planks/sheets as
required.
VII. Isolate the area to be excavated manually/mechanically as per requirements.
VIII. Remove the excavated material on sides of trenches or dispose by to
designated barrow areas as required.
IX. Frequently check the dimensions/levels of excavations as per drawings to
avoid over cutting, as work proceeds.
X. Dress/compact the bottom of excavation as per requirement & specifications
if required.
XI. Submit request for final checking/approval by Customer/Consultant as
required.
2. Steel Fixing
I. Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) specific to project requirements shall be made
and inspection activities shall be recorded either on the formats as given
under “Related Documents” or those supplied by customer.
II. Ensure that only tested/approved grade of steel bars is used. (Rebar must
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be tested as per project specifications at source before shipment to site).
III. Rebar shall be free from loose mill scale and any surface rust prior to
placement in position.
IV. Cutting and bending of rebar shall be carried out as per approved bar
bending schedule.
V. Binding wire shall be free from rust & conform to the project specifications.
VI. Cut lengths shall be grouped with respect to their mark numbers by
putting tags for identification and shift it from steel yard to site.
VII. Rebar spacing shall be marked with chalk according to the drawings.
VIII. Rebar network shall be properly fixed with binding wire.
IX. Chairs shall be provided at proper intervals to support the rebar network.
X. Spacer blocks of cement mortar of the same size shall be used as mentioned,
as clear cover to reinforcement in construction drawing/specifications. These
blocks shall be placed at the bottom and to the sides where necessary.
XI. Lap lengths shall be provided as per drawing / specifications.
XII. In case of non-conformity at any stage of inspection the segregation shall be
covered by method statement No. QA&QC/MS-02 and Corrective Action
Request (CAR) shall be raised as per standard operating procedure No.
QA&QC/SOP-04.
3. FARM WORK
I. Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) specific to project requirements shall be made
and inspection activities are recorded either on the formats as given under
“Related Documents” or those supplied by customer.
II. Study approved construction drawings for concrete work carefully and
prepare design of formwork and false work, which shall be capable of
withstanding loads imposed when concrete is placed.
III. Issue shop drawings/sketches to site engineer after discussion with
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construction manager.
IV. Ensure the availability of scaffolding pipes, joints and shuttering plates.
Formwork shall be constructed from materials specified in the project
specifications.
V. Layout the work such that forms are positioned to correct lines and that they
are in plumb & level conforming to shape, lines, elevations and dimensions of
concrete shown on the drawings. Incharge formwork shall provide
supplementary sketches/drawings for correct formwork.
VI. The faces of the forms shall be true flat and free from any
undulation/corrugation that may affect the finished concrete.
VII. Brace the end adequately, support all forms so as to maintain the desired
position during and after the placing of concrete and build sufficiently tight to
prevent mortar leakage.
VIII. Fix foam tape to all formwork joints and edges to prevent the loss of cement
slurry.
IX. Before any reinforcement is placed, oil all forms with light colored and bodied
petroleum oil to ensure ease of removal of forms and should not stain the
concrete.
X. Position forms accurately to tolerance and firmly secures anchors, bolts,
inserts, supports, hangers, pipe sleeves, drains, water stoppers etc. before
concrete is poured.
XI. The forms shall be stripped as per project specification requirements.
Formsheets shall not be thrown down to the ground. Extreme care shall be
taken so as not to damage the formwork.
XII. After the careful removal of the formsheets the same shall be taken to the
site workshop for minor repairs and oiling.
XIII. Formsheets shall be properly segregated according to the size and stored
under the shelter for onward usage.
XIV. Check request will be submitted to consultant for approval of formwork.
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4. Concrete
I. Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) specific to project requirements shall be made
and inspection activities shall be recorded either on the formats as given
under “Related Documents” or those supplied by Customer.
II. The cement for concrete, reinforced concrete, mortar, grout & plaster works
shall be Ordinary Portland / or Slag cement conforming to project
specification
III. The supplier/ manufacturer shall provide certificates of conformance to the
specifications. Use cement in sequence of receipt of shipments unless
otherwise directed by customer/consultant.
IV. Natural sand or sand prepared from stone, gravel or other inert material
having similar characteristics, conforming to project specifications/codes
shall be used.
V. The aggregates to be used in the concrete shall be procured from a source
known to produce aggregate that is chemically inert, strong, hard, durable
and of limited porosity and free from any adhering impurities that may
impair the strength, durability or quality of concrete.
VI. The water used in the preparation of concrete & mortar shall be clean & free
from injurious amounts of impurities (Potable water meets this requirement).
The water shall conform the project specification/ACI code requirements. The
water shall be stored in a clean container or tank and shall be subjected to
chemical analysis as per specifications.
VII. Sampling and testing of Rebar by independent lab, and its approval by
customer / consultant shall be arranged
VIII. Immediately after the concrete work has been accomplished take measures
to protect the concrete by spraying the exposed surfaces with a curing
compound and by placing burlap or blankets, hessian cloth over the exposed
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faces, these covers shall be maintained and where possible the burlap or
blankets shall be covered by polythene.
IX. Curing compound if used shall be approved by consultant/client and as
per project specifications.
X. Incharge Quality Control shall keep curing records.
5. BRICK MASONRY
I. Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) specific to project requirements shall be made
and inspection activities shall be recorded either on the formats as given
under “Related Documents” or those supplied by customer.
II. Study the drawings and specifications.
III. Mark the layout of foundations of the structure.
IV. Excavate to the required depth as per drawing and specifications.
V. Place lean concrete as per drawings.
VI. Soak the bricks/blocks in water before plastering as per specifications.
VII. Lay the masonry true to line and level and accurately spaced.
VIII. Remove the loose mortar and thoroughly wet the exposed joints before
start of the new work.
IX. Lay off masonry in the foundations as well as in the super structure as per
bond shown in the drawings.
X. Ensure that all edges shall be true straight and at right angles with each
other and without any chipping or otherwise broken.
XI. Plaster the walls (inner/outer side) as per drawings and specifications.
XII. Cure the masonry work with water before plastering. Use Doc. No.
QA&QC/FRM- 162.
XIII. Cure the plaster as specified.
XIV. Any defective unit of brick or block shall be removed.
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XV. Manufacture of concrete masonry unit shall conform to the requirements of
specification.
XVI. All unit of brick or concrete block shall be sound and free from crack or other
irregularities or defects that would interfere with the proper placing of the
unit or impair the strength of performance.
6. Plaster
I. Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) specific to project requirements shall be made
and inspection activities shall be recorded either on the formats as given
under “Related Documents” or those supplied by customer.
II. Portland cement for plaster shall conform to the requirements as specified in
customer’s specifications and for its approval by customer.
III. All sand used in plaster shall also conform to the requirement as specified in
the customer’s specifications and for its approval by customer.
IV. All the ingredients for plastering shall be proportioned by volume as
indicated on the project specifications. The preparation of mix shall not be in
a bulk quantity. Approval of mix design for mortar.
V. Mechanical mixers, mixing boxes, platforms and all related tools shall be
cleaned before and after mixing each mix.
VI. Plaster mortar shall be thoroughly mixed with the specified amount of water
until uniformity in color and consistency is obtained.
VII. Prior to the plasterwork ensure that all the conduits for electrical works
ducts, pipes, brackets, doors, windows, ventilators and all other fixtures on
the walls have been fixed in position.
VIII. Smooth concrete surface shall be roughened prior to commencement of
plastering.
IX. Before commencement on block wall the surface to be plastered shall be
treated with cement sand slurry (one part cement and one part sand by
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volume)
X. The slurry shall be applied with a brush upon the surface previously been
well wetted.
XI. The treatment of slurry shall be allowed to dry out for 24 hrs.
XII. The first coat shall be roughened before the finishing coat is applied.
XIII. Make sure the minimum thickness of plaster should be as per project
specifications.
XIV. The plaster surface should not be wavy and should be perfectly in plumb.
XV. The plaster works shall be cured for at least ten days by sprinkling water or
as mentioned in specifications.
XVI. In case of non-conformity at any stage of inspection, the segregation shall be
covered by method statement No. QA&QC/MS-02 and Corrective Action
Request (CAR) shall be raised as per standard operating procedure No.
QA&QC/SOP-04.
7. Concrete Floor
I. The cement, sand to be used in concrete floor must be as per project
specifications and approved by customer/consultant.
II. Floor shall be laid in accordance with the project drawings and specifications.
III. The surface shall be truly leveled or shall be pitched to drain where required.
IV. The concrete after laying shall be finished by tampering the concrete with
special tools to force the coarse aggregate away from the surface.
V. The sufficient pressure shall be used on the wood floats to bring moisture to
the surface.
VI. Screeding and floating shall be done with straight edge to bring the surface
to the finish level as per level mentioned in drawings.
VII. Sufficient time should be given to dry up the moisture.
VIII. After the concrete sets, using neat cement up to smooth finish shall trowel
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it.
IX. Concrete shall be left un-disturbed for 24 hours after smooth finish.
8. PAINT WORKS
I. Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) specific to project requirements shall be made
and inspection activities shall be recorded either on the formats as given
under “Related Documents” or those supplied by customer.
II. All oil, grease, dirt, dust, loose mill scale and any other foreign substances
shall be removed from the surface to be painted by the use of solvent and
wiping materials or as specified in the project specifications.
III. Surface of wood shall be cleaned with sandpaper, filling of holes and crack
shall be done by using plastic filler or putty or any other approved material.
IV. Plaster surface shall be smooth and dried. Cracks and holes shall be repaired
with patching plaster or as approved by the customer/consultant.
V. Before painting hardware, accessories and any other material shall be
removed.
VI. No paint shall be applied till the surface conditions have been inspected by
the customer/consultant.
VII. In case of non-conformity at any stage of inspection, the segregation shall be
covered by method statement No. QA&QC/MS-02 and Corrective Action
Request (CAR) shall be raised as per standard operating procedure .
VIII. All paints, colors shall be approved by the customer.
IX. All paint and coating material shall be thoroughly mixed at the time of
application
X. The paint should have a proper consistency it should not be thinned
down so much that it flows off the brush when it is being applied.
XI. All paint shall be applied under dry and dust free conditions.
XII. All primary paint shall be applied by brush. The first coat of paint shall be
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applied immediately after cleaning.
XIII. When paint is applied by spraying suitable measures shall be taken to
prevent segregation.
XIV. Each coat of paint shall be allowed to dry out thoroughly before the
succeeding coat is applied.
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