Construction Method
Statement
Planning Application Phase
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
REFURBISHMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Rev-0
Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3
2 Description and Location ....................................................................................................... 3
3 Scope of the Works ............................................................................................................... 3
4 General Considerations ......................................................................................................... 4
4.1 Site Access & Security ................................................................................................. 4
4.2 Access for Deliveries ................................................................................................... 4
4.3 Department of Labour ................................................................................................ 4
4.4 Hours of work ............................................................................................................ 4
4.5 Travelling to Work ...................................................................................................... 4
4.6 Welfare ...................................................................................................................... 4
5 Supervision, Managing and Delivering the Project ................................................................. 5
5.1 Site Management ....................................................................................................... 5
5.2 Programming and Phasing of the Works ..................................................................... 5
6 Specific Site Safety Arrangements ......................................................................................... 6
6.1 Delivery and distribution of materials ......................................................................... 6
6.2 Temporary Works....................................................................................................... 6
6.3 Waste materials ......................................................................................................... 7
6.4 Construction Phase Environmental Considerations ..................................................... 7
6.5 Lighting ...................................................................................................................... 7
6.6 PPE............................................................................................................................. 8
7 Health & Safety principles and objectives for this project....................................................... 8
8 Project Duration ..................................................................................................................... 8
9 Conclusion............................................................................................................................... 8
1 Introduction
This preliminary construction method statement has been prepared in support of the planning
application for the construction of various Building works on an as and when required basis
within Ekurhuleni.
Once appointed the main contractor will prepare a supplementary construction delivery
strategy and method statement which provides further information in relation to the detailed
construction proposals
2 Description and Location
The sites are within the City of Ekurhuleni area of jurisdiction.
3 Scope of the Works
The proposed works include the Building works, Mechanical works, External works,
Construction of Recreational Platforms, Electrical Installations and Landscaping.
4 General Considerations
4.1 Site Access & Security
Site access and security will be provided, to ensure the works that are being undertaken as
segregated from the public areas outside. Designated site personnel will be responsible for
providing security and controlling access to the site. Vehicle and pedestrian access will be
segregated. Access gates will be closed when not in use and manned during the hours of
operation of the works.
4.2 Access for Deliveries
The site is close to a number of roads. As part of the pre-construction site method statement,
lorry access routes will be defined and implemented. Pre-booked deliveries will be made
during the prescribed hours working hours.
4.3 Department of Labour
The project will be registered in the Department of Labour through the contractor issuing
the notice of Construction work as required by law.
4.4 Hours of work
Subject to any further agreements regarding hours of operations, normal construction
hours will be worked at the site (7am – 5pm Mon to Fri; 7am – 4pm Sat). So far as
reasonably practicable the site team will coordinate noisy operations in order to minimise
any adverse impact.
4.5 Travelling to Work
There is not much parking on site for private commercial vehicles. Operatives will be
encouraged to make use of the nearby public transport facilities. There are various Taxi routes
that stop near the site.
4.6 Welfare
Site welfare facilities will be available throughout the construction period. These will be
located initially within temporary site cabins and mobile toilets.
5 Supervision, Managing and Delivering the Project
5.1 Site Management
An experienced site based Project Management team will be responsible for delivering this
project and the associated Health and Safety requirements.
Anyone that is charged with putting men to work must be holders of, as a minimum a Trades
Diploma.
Along with visits by the site safety consultant, the Project Management team will manage
the works and safety challenges on the site. Regular safety audits will occur and these will
be audited.
5.2 Programming and Phasing of the Works
The detailed construction programme will be produced as part of the pre-construction
activities. Subject to planning consent, the primary work phases will include:
• Detection and relocation services
• Demolition
• Setting out
• Excavations
• Foundation concrete structures
• Formwork
• Steel Reinforcement
• Concrete works
• Lightning Protection
• Electrical cabling and Lighting
• Mechanical works and Airconditioning
• Landscaping
• Testing and Commissioning
The works on site will be coordinated and sequenced to ensure efficient construction and
minimizing disruption.
6 Specific Site Safety Arrangements
6.1 Delivery and distribution of materials
All deliveries are to be coordinated with the Site Stores Clerk. Where possible, deliveries will be
offloaded within the site perimeter fencing (within the vehicle lay-by).
The site logistics and security team will ensure that all deliveries are unloaded safely and that all
lorry and vehicle movements are supervised. Truck Cranes are to be used to off load and
distribute larger materials around the site. The number and type of cranes will be considered as
part of the pre-construction site logistics plan. Mobile cranes may also be used; to suit the
progress of works. Where the delivery or distribution or installation of materials requires the use
of a crane, a lifting plan will be produced in order to assist with the management of the operation.
External goods hoists will be used to provide materials and personnel access to heights.
Materials will be stored neatly on site, and in designated areas. Materials deliveries will also
be phased to suit the progress of works on site.
6.2 Temporary Works
All temporary works will be designed in accordance with current structural engineering
standards and accepted principles by a competent person with recognized qualifications.
The designs are to take into account the current condition and design constraints of the
building/supporting structure; as well as relevant loads from the construction operations
and other factors such as prevailing weather conditions; elevation & exposure; other
temporary works that will be in-place during the relevant activity.
Activities requiring Temporary Works design, include (but are not limited to):
• Loading platforms (to take into account storage requirement and Hoist)
• Hoist beams
• Temporary support of structures undergoing demolition
• Temporary support of excavations
• Crane base design
• Access Scaffold systems
• Temporary support of structural elements and plant under construction
Temporary works designs shall be produced as; and be an integral part of the Method
Statement.
6.3 Waste materials
Waste building materials will be segregated into waste types and placed within the
designated refuse points. Waste types include:
• Metals
• Brick waste
• Inert materials
• Cement
• Concrete Rubble
• Packaging
• Rocks
• Soil
The waste will be removed from site on a regular basis, by a registered waste carrier, and
taken to a waste management facility. The waste materials will be recycled where possible.
Information regarding proposed and actual types and quantities of wastes will be included
within the Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP). The SWMP will provide information as to
how waste materials can be reduced, re-used, recycled and if necessary disposed with
minimal environmental impact.
6.4 Construction Phase Environmental Considerations
As part of the pre-construction method statement the environmental and dust mitigation
measures will be defined. These will include:
• Damping down during demolition and other activities liable to result in dust
• Correct selection of construction plant
• Coordinating, where possible, noisy operations
• Monitoring processes
• Managing excavated material and vehicle movements
The above will take into account good practice and correct sequencing of construction
operations. Where possible the existing hard standing areas will be retained during the initial
phases of works, to allow a working platform for plant and delivery vehicles.
Particularly during the initial phases of the project delivery vehicles will be inspected prior to
leaving site. Jet washing of vehicle wheels to remove mud/debris will be undertaken and any
the roads surrounding the site entrances will be checked regularly. Where mud from the site
has found its way onto the road, the site general works team will remove this as soon as it is
safe and practicable to do so. Where necessary a road sweeper will be deployed as soon as
practicable.
6.5 Lighting
All necessary lighting for safe access around the site and on the perimeter hoarding will be
provided during the construction operations.
6.6 PPE
All operatives will be required to wear the personal protective equipment to suit the
progress of works. Owing to the Covid-19 Global pandemic all operatives will be required
to observe all Covid-19 protocols with regards to PPE, sanitizing and daily checks.
• Safety Boots
• Safety Helmet
• Hi-Visibility Jacket
• Any other protection as defined by the risk assessment.
• Face Masks
7 Health & Safety principles and objectives for this project
Central to the construction strategy is achieving a high standard of Health & Safety. The site will
operate under a comprehensive Health and Safety Management System, with the construction
team assisted by Health and Safety professionals and advisors.
The main aim of this contract is to complete it on time and with zero accidents.
The site team will only employ competent operatives and specialist contractors, who themselves
comply with their legal obligations and ensure that suitable and sufficient training is given to their
staff.
The site team will also take a proactive approach to liaising with local residents and businesses.
Appropriate signs and suitable perimeter safety fencing will be maintained throughout the
project.
8 Project Duration
The provisional timeline for the whole of the works will be Thirty Six Months (36) from award to
the contractor.
9 Conclusion
As outlined above, The Contractor will employ the methods highlighted to ensure that the project
deliverables are met within the set out quality, time, environment, cost and health parameters.
