5. Prepare a method statement (Tabular Format) for a small three (3) bedroom bungalow.

METHOD STATEMENT
CONTRACT : CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE BEDROOM BUNGALOW DATE : 30TH MARCH, 2013 BY : WISDOM KWAME AGBOZO (20281748) S/No OPERATIONS SUBSTRUCTURE 1 CLEAR SITE VEGETATION 720m
2

SHEET NO. 1 OF 2

Q'TY

METHOD

RESOURCES PLANT LABOUR

OUTPUT CONSTANT

DURATION

REMARKS

Clear site vegetation using a dozer. Load cleared vegetation into lorries and cart away to tip Excavate using dozer. Push excavated material 15m away from excavations Excavate foundations manually using pickaxes and shovels Load excavated material using shovels into barrows and cart away to tip 10m away from excavations Load excavated material using shovels into barrows and cart away to tip 5km away from site Mix concrete to required specification using a mixer and discharge into foundations with the aid of buckets or headpans Mark out and cut mild steel reinforcement, bend into required shape and fix in place with the aid of binding wires Mix concrete to required specification using a mixer and discharge into foundations with the aid of buckets or headpans Mark out the position of blockwork on the surface of foundation. Mix mortar using concrete mixer and lay blocks Measure and mark out the shape of the formwork on timber boards and cut out. Oil the surfaces of the board to received concrete and fix into position Mix concrete to required specification using a mixer and discharge into formwork with the aid of buckets or headpans and vibrate using a poker vibrator Fill excavations with material arising from excavations using shovels and pick-axes. Compact filled surfaces with a plate compactor Fill to make up levels with material obtained off site using shovels. Compact filled surfaces with a plate compactor Measure and mark out the shape of the formwork on timber boards and cut out. Oil the surfaces of the board to received concrete and fix into position Mix concrete to required specification using a mixer and discharge into formwork with the aid of buckets or headpans and vibrate using a poker vibrator

CAT Dozer, D6

1 Banksman

500m day

2/

1.44

2 3 4

EXCAVATION TOPSOIL EXCAVATE PITS AND TRENCHES DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL ON SITE

500m 96m

CAT Dozer, D6

1 Banksman 10 Labourers

500m day 1.8m /man day 2.68m3/man day 5m tipper truck with 5-man day loading gang
3 3

2/

1 5.33 3.58

96m3

Barrow

10 Labourers

DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL OFF SITE

36m

Tipper truck

5 Labourers

IN SITU CONCRETE IN FOUNDATION (BLINDING)

1.5m

Concrete mixer

1 operator, 2 masons, 2 3 2.7m /gang day labourers (gang size of 1) 2 steel benders 0.42t/gang day 2 labourers 1 operator,2 masons, 7 3 2.7m /gang day labourers (gang size of 4) 2 masons 2 labourers (gang 10m/gang-days size of 5)

0.56

FIX AND PLACE REINFORCEMENT IN FOUNDATION

1.9t

4.52

IN SITU CONCRETE IN FOUNDATION

14m

Concrete mixer

1.30

BLOCKWORK IN FOUNDATION

156m

Concrete mixer

3.12

10

FORMWORK TO SIDES OF COLUMNS IN FOUNDATION

66m

2 carpenters 2 labourers

7.6m/gang-days

2.89

11

IN SITU CONCRETE IN COLUMN

4m3

Concrete mixer

1 operator, 2 masons, 7 3.1m3/gang day labourers (gang size of 1) 5 Labourers (gang size of 6.13m3/man day 2) 5 Labourers (gang size of 6.13m3/man day 2) 2 carpenters 2 labourers(gang size of 2)

1.29

12

FILLING TO EXCAVATIONS

65m

Plate Compactor

5.30

13

FILLING TO MAKE UP LEVELS

80m3

Plate Compactor

6.53

14

FORMWORK TO SIDES OF BED

101m

30m/gang day

1.68

15

IN SITU CONCRETE IN BED

38m

Concrete mixer

1 operator, 2 masons, 7 3.4m3/gang day labourers (gang size of 5)

2.24

SUPERSTRUCTURE Mark out and cut mild steel reinforcement, bend into required shape and fix in place with the aid of binding wires Measure and mark out the shape of the formwork on timber boards and cut out. Oil the surfaces of the board to received concrete and fix into position Mix concrete to required specification using a mixer and discharge into formwork with the aid of buckets or headpans and vibrate using a poker vibrator 2 Steel Fixer/Bender 2 labourers (gang size of 2) 2 carpenters 2 labourers (gang size 5)

16

FIX AND PLACE REINFORCEMENT IN COLUMNS

3.44t

0.3t/gang day

5.73

17

FORMWORK TO SIDES OF COLUMNS AND SIDES AND SOFFIT OF LINTEL

77m

7.6m/gang-days

2.03

18

IN SITU CONCRETE IN COLUMNS AND LINTEL

18m3

Concrete mixer

1 operator, 2 masons, 7 3.1m3/gang day labourers (gang size of 5)

1.16

5. Prepare a method statement (Tabular Format) for a small three (3) bedroom bungalow.
METHOD STATEMENT
CONTRACT : CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE BEDROOM BUNGALOW DATE : 30TH MARCH, 2013 BY : WISDOM KWAME AGBOZO (20281748) S/No OPERATIONS Q'TY METHOD RESOURCES PLANT LABOUR OUTPUT CONSTANT DURATION REMARKS SHEET NO. 2 OF 2

19

BLOCKWORK

625m2

Mark out the position of blockwork on the surface of concrete bed. Mix mortar using concrete mixer and lay blocks Measure and mark out the roof truss members and cut into shape. Apply preservative treatment by surface brushing and fabricate into position Place and nail corrugated aluminium roofing sheets to hard wood purlins Mix mortar to specification, prepare surfaces to receive render and apply mortar Prime fabricated frames. Bonded and pointed to masonry in cement sand mortar Prepare surfaces to receive finish. Mix mortar as backing to specification and lay backing. Apply finish, ground and polish Fix pvc piped conduits through walls and ceiling including all associated bends Fix pvc pipes through walls and floors including all associated bends. Laying to required gradient using a spirit level Measure and mark out ceiling boards and cut into shape. Fix into position by nailing to hardwood noggins Fix carriers including screwing or nailing louvre carreirs to hardwood window frames Install blades into louvre carriers including fixing mosquito proof neting with cover battens Fix doors into frames including installing mortice lock Mark out the position of holes to fix brackets to receive basins and install wc, shower rose and associated fittings Prepare surfaces to receive painting. Mix paint and apply onto the surfaces in the required number of coats Install flourescent lamp and fitting as well as ceiling fan. Mark out and fix switches

Concrete mixer

2 masons 2 labourers (gang 10m/gang-days size of 5)

12.5

20

FIXING ROOF CARCASSING

685m

2 carpenters, 2 labourers (gang 30m2/gang day size of 2) 2 carpenters, 2 labourers (Use 70m2/gangday a gang of 3) Concrete mixer 2 masons, 2 labourers (Use 30m2/gangday a gang of 5) 2 carpenters, 2 labourers (Use 2 gangs) 6 Nr/gangday

4.89

21

ROOF COVERING

685m

3.26

22

RENDERING

652m2

4.35

23

FIX WINDOW AND DOOR FRAMES

55 Nr.

24

FLOOR FINISHES INCLUDING BACKING

150m

2 masons, 2 labourers (Use 12.5m2/gangday a gang of 2) 1 electrician 1 apprentice (use 18.3m/gang day 1 gang size) 1 Plumber 1 apprentice (use 2 gang size)

25

PIPEWORKS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING AND POWER

120m

6.56

26

PIPEWORKS FOR GENERAL PLUMBING INSTALLATION

90m

16m/gang day

2.81

27

CEILING BOARDING(PLYWOOD)

120m

28

FIX LOUVRE CARRIERS

90Nr.

29

GLAZING

250Nr.

30

FIX DOORS

10Nr.

2 Carpenters 2 Labourers 20m/gangdays (use 2 gang size) 2 Carpenters 2 Labourers 16Nr./gang day (use 2 gang size) 2 Carpenters 2 Labourers 80Nr./gang day (use 3 gang size) 1 Carpenters 1 Labourers 8Nr./gang day (use 1 gang size) 2 Plumber 1 apprentice (use 1 gang size) 3Nr./gang day

2.81

1.04

1.25

31

FIX AND INSTALL SANITARY APPLIANCES

8Nr.

32

GENERAL PAINTING

750m2

2 painters 1 labourer (use 3 40m/gang days gang size) 1 electrician 1 apprentice (use 30Nr./gang day 1 gang size) 1 electrician 1 apprentice(use 80Nr./gang day 1 gang size) 1 electrician 1 apprentice (use 1 gang size) 2Nr./gang day

6.25

33

FIX AND INSTALL GENERAL APPLIANCES FOR LIGHTING FIX AND INSTALL GENERAL APPLIANCES FOR POWER FIX AND INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

30Nr.

34

12Nr.

Mark out and fix sockets

0.15

35

2Nr.

Install air termination rod, tapes, earth termination rod and electrode

Question: A three storey residential property is to be built on Accra Poly campus. Select a site on campus for the location of this building and making reasonable assumptions about size and other perimeters, prepare a Pre-Tender Method Statement for the sub-structure phase of the project
METHOD STATEMENT
CONTRACT : CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE BEDROOM BUNGALOW DATE : 30TH MARCH, 2013 BY : WISDOM KWAME AGBOZO (20281748) S/No OPERATIONS PRELIMINARIES Set out the plan area of hoarding, establish wooden studs at required distances, brace studs , nail roofing sheet to studs and paint Clear site and excavate topsoil. Set out structure, excavate foundations, place concrete in foundation, erect blockwork, fill excavations,place concrete in beds, fix frames, roof the structure and install all associated fittings and appliances Approve and install the connection of water and electricity by GWCL and ECG respectively. 300m Establish a grid and take stop heights on site.Establish the coners of the building and fix pegs and profile boards using the theodolite as well as all associated details Theodolite 1 surveyor, 2 carpenters, 2 labourers 100m/ gang day 3 carpenters, 5 labourers (4Nr Gang) 16m/gang day Q'TY METHOD RESOURCES PLANT LABOUR OUTPUT CONSTANT DURATION REMARKS

HOARDING OF SITE

750m

12

TEMPORARY OFFICES, SANITARY ACCOMMODATION

Concrete mixer

10

CONNECTION BY STATUTORY AUTHORITIES SETTING OUT SUBSTRUCTURE

1 2 3

CLEAR SITE VEGETATION EXCAVATION TOPSOIL EXCAVATE PITS AND TRENCHES

31250m 500m2 460m3

Clear site vegetation using a dozer. Load cleared vegetation into lorries and cart away to tip Excavate using dozer. Push excavated material 15m away from excavations Excavate foundations using backhoe

2Nr CAT Dozer, D7 2Nr CAT Dozer, D7 1Nr Backhoe

1 Banksman 1 Banksman 1 Banksman

900m day 900m2/day 50m3/ day

2/

17 1 9

3 0F 9

METHOD STATEMENT
CONTRACT : CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE BEDROOM BUNGALOW DATE : 30TH MARCH, 2013 BY : WISDOM KWAME AGBOZO (20281748) S/No 4 OPERATIONS DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL ON SITE Q'TY 150m
3

METHOD Load excavated material using shovels into barrows and cart away to tip 10m away from excavations

RESOURCES PLANT LABOUR 3Nr 0.5m Dumper

3

OUTPUT CONSTANT 25m / day 20m3 tipper truck with 3man day loading gang
3

DURATION 2

REMARKS

10 Labourers

DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL OFF SITE

250m

Load excavated material using shovels into barrows and cart away to tip 5km away from site

20m3 Tipper truck , Payloader

3 Labourers

IN SITU CONCRETE IN FOUNDATION (BLINDING)

65m

Mix concrete to required specification using a mixer and discharge into foundations with the aid of buckets or headpans

Concrete Transist Truck

1 operator, 2 masons, 2 labourers (gang size of 1) 2 steel benders 2 labourers (gang size of 4) 1 operator, 2 masons, 2 labourers (gang size of 1)

12m3/trip

0.50

FIX AND PLACE REINFORCEMENT IN FOUNDATION

20tn

Mark out and cut mild steel reinforcement, bend into required shape and fix in place with the aid of binding wires

Bar Bending Machine

.5t/gang day

10.00

IN SITU CONCRETE IN FOUNDATION

80m

Mix concrete to required specification using a mixer and discharge into foundations with the aid of buckets or headpans

Concrete Transist Truck

12m3/trip

1.00

BLOCKWORK IN FOUNDATION

1200m

Mark out the position of blockwork on the surface of foundation. Mix mortar using concrete mixer and lay blocks Measure and mark out the shape of the formwork on timber boards and cut out. Oil the surfaces of the board to received concrete and fix into position

2 masons 2 10m/gangConcrete mixer labourers (gang days size of 10) 2 carpenters 2 labourers 7.6m/gangdays

12

10

FORMWORK TO SIDES OF COLUMNS IN FOUNDATION

166m

4 0F 9

METHOD STATEMENT
CONTRACT : CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE BEDROOM BUNGALOW DATE : 30TH MARCH, 2013 BY : WISDOM KWAME AGBOZO (20281748) S/No OPERATIONS IN SITU CONCRETE IN COLUMN Q'TY RESOURCES OUTPUT CONSTANT PLANT LABOUR 1 operator, 2 Mix concrete to required specification using a mixer and Concrete masons, 2 3 discharge into formwork with the aid of buckets or headpans 12m /trip Transist Truck labourers (gang and vibrate using a poker vibrator size of 1) Fill excavations with material arising from excavations using 5 Labourers Plate 6.13m3/ma shovels and pick-axes. Compact filled surfaces with a plate (gang size of Compactor n day compactor 2) 5 Labourers Fill to make up levels with material obtained off site using Plate 6.13m3/ma (gang size of shovels. Compact filled surfaces with a plate compactor Compactor n day 2) METHOD Measure and mark out the shape of the formwork on timber boards and cut out. Oil the surfaces of the board to received concrete and fix into position Mix concrete to required specification using a mixer and Concrete discharge into formwork with the aid of buckets or headpans Transist Truck and vibrate using a poker vibrator 2 carpenters 30m/gang 2 labourers(gang day size of 2) 1 operator, 2 masons, 2 labourers (gang size of 1) DURATION REMARKS

11

18m

1.00

12

FILLING TO EXCAVATIONS

165m3

13

13

FILLING TO MAKE UP LEVELS

120m3

9.79

14

FORMWORK TO SIDES OF BED

300m

5.00

15

IN SITU CONCRETE IN BED

100m

12m3/trip

1.00

5 0F 9