Submittal DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL Document Name METHOD STATEMENT FOR THE

INSTALLATION OF HVAC
DUCTWORKS

Project Name CONRAD HOTEL RIYADH Submission Date 13/03/2024

Client Name MASHAREQ INVESTEMENT Revision

Attention

METHOD OF STATEMENT
TITLE: INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCTWORKS

Originated by Originated by
Construction Reviewed by Reviewed by Reviewed by
Description Sr. Mechanical
Manager QA/QC Manager HSE Lead Sr. Project Manager
Engineer
Mr. Omar
Mr. Kareem Mr. Mohamed Mr. Ahmad El
Name: Mohammed Mohey Mr. Hazem SALAH
ALSAYED ALSHRIEF Kaderi
ELDIEN

Signature:

Date: 10-Mar-2024 10-Mar-2024 10-Mar-2024 10-Mar-2024 10-Mar-2024

CONTRACTOR: EAST DELTA SAUDI CO. LTD REVISED ON:

METHOD STATEMENT FOR THE

DOCUMENT NAME: APPROVED BY:
INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCTWORKS

PREPARED BY: QA/QC SHOAIB ALI SHAH SIGNATURE:

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 Submittal DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL Document Name METHOD STATEMENT FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF HVAC
DUCTWORKS

Project Name CONRAD HOTEL RIYADH Submission Date 13/03/2024

Client Name MASHAREQ INVESTEMENT Revision

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CONTENTS

NO. ITEM PAGE

1. Purpose & Objective 1-2

2. Scope of Work 2-3

Procedure of works (Sequence)
3 3-4

Manpower for activity

4

5 HSE RISK ASSESSMENT

1 Purpose & Objective

In order to ensure the project Completion will be on time, we are providing all information,
documents, drawings, and methods necessary for each Activity before starting activity
at site, all parties will be fully aware all the details of the task entrusted to him as shown on
Method Statement.
The objective of this Method of work is to provide and document a safe working
procedure for employees of the company and Consideration has also been given in
respect of persons who may be affected by our work.

2 Scope of Work
This procedure is applicable to the following works associated with the project titled,
Conrad Hotel Riyadh project.
This method statement covers the method and sequence to be followed for Method
Statement for the Installation of HVAC Ductworks at standalone buildings.

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Project Name CONRAD HOTEL RIYADH Submission Date 13/03/2024

Client Name MASHAREQ INVESTEMENT Revision

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2.1 Abbreviations Used in Method Statement

 The Employer – Mashareq Investment CO.
 CSC - Construction Supervision Consultant – (Erga Saudi)
 Main Contractor – EDSCO (East Delta Co LTD)
 IFC – Issued for Construction
 PQP- Project Quality Plan
 MS – Method of Statement
 RA – Risk Assessment
 ITP – Inspection and Test Plan
 MIR – Material Inspection Request
 SIR – Site Inspection Request
 MAR – Material Approval Request
 HSE – Health Safety And Environment
 CN – Client

2.2 Supervision and Responsibilities

 Project Director/Manager is responsible and accountable to monitoring all the
construction Quality and safety teams throughout the activity and responsible to
support whatever the installation and facility team require completing the work
as scheduled in safely manner.
 Construction Manager is responsible for the overall Works and keeps construction
as per the schedule, deploys all the field engineers, and manage work force
including qualified supervisors and skilled labors for the construction.
 Field engineers shall be responsible for supervision of construction activities and
ensure that work is done as per specification and approved drawings and all
safety measures are implemented.
 Forman/Supervisor Responsible to supervise the block masonry and plastering
works activities by following the procedure and to make sure the safety of his
team to finish the work on safe to meet the schedule.
 QA/QC Manager is responsible for all the quality of the work to be complete as
per the Construction industry standards.
 QA/QC Engineer/Inspector will monitor compliance to the Method Statement
and Drawings related to the work and carry out checks and tests as indicated by
the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
 Safety Manager is fully responsible for to implement the project safety
requirements and deploy safety Officer at work site construction and
maintenance of Site Establishments, Site logistics Routes, Labor Welfare Facilities,
access egress, transportation of manpower and material within the site and
managing all subcontractor plants & equipment and coordinate and all the
safety methods to be followed on site.

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 Submittal DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL Document Name METHOD STATEMENT FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF HVAC
DUCTWORKS

Project Name CONRAD HOTEL RIYADH Submission Date 13/03/2024

Client Name MASHAREQ INVESTEMENT Revision

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 Safety officer/Inspector is responsible on each activity location and complete the

work in safely during the entire works.
 Logistic Manager is responsible for between different teams working on site
related to site logistics activities.

3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

 When off-loading, the ducts shall be carefully lowered to ensure no damage to
edges or duct surface.
 All ducts shall be stored properly to safeguard ducts from any abrasions and
damages.
 All delivered ducts will be stacked and covered by polythene sheets to protect
from dust etc.
 Duct sealant, adhesive, gaskets, etc. shall be stored in enclosed area in as per
manufacturer’s recommendations.

4 PREPARATION
 The supervisor shall ensure all approved shop drawing of duct installation routing
is clear and be sure.
 Threaded rod, Supports shall be as per approved shop drawing and HVAC
standard detail drawing.
 The outer as well as inner surface of each duct shall be cleaned by cloth prior to
installation.
 Approved duct sealant shall be applied at the joints of ductwork.
 Two or more pieces of ducts shall be joined together on the floor, to form
manageable lengths.

5 INSTALATION OF HORIZONTAL DUCT (Project Spec 230700 Section 3.3)

 Prior to installation of ducts coordination with other discipline will be done.
 Position of duct supports shall be marked on the underside of the slab / Vertical
walls and Mechanical anchor fasteners shall be installed in slab to facilitate
suspension of threaded rods for duct support. The support details and spacing
shall be as per project specifications.
 Threaded rod of suitable size as per project specs shall be fixed to mechanical
anchor fastener using proper lock nut.
 G.I Angle / Channel, cut to require size of duct (to have clearance of 50 mm on
either side after the insulation finish) shall be fixed to threaded rod suspension and
locked in position by suitable G.I nuts and washers.

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 Submittal DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL Document Name METHOD STATEMENT FOR THE
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DUCTWORKS

Project Name CONRAD HOTEL RIYADH Submission Date 13/03/2024

Client Name MASHAREQ INVESTEMENT Revision

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 Duct pieces shall be installed and joined together as detailed on approved shop
drawing.
 Assembled ducts shall be lifted either manually or by Chain pulley as per site
conditions and shall be installed on supports. Similarly the next length of duct shall
be installed and two are joined together by means of suitable C-cleat, S-cleat or
Flanges with gaskets and tied G.I nut bolts &washers.
 Ducts shall be properly aligned and leveled to maintain BOD and distances as
per approved drawing.
 Wherever branch take off collars are to be taken, suitable cut out shall be made
in the ducts and secured using pop rivets.
 Duct accessories such as Volume control dampers shall be installed at the
locations as shown on approved shop drawings and wherever required for
balancing the system as per specification. Joints of all dampers shall be sealed
with approved sealant.
 Fire damper must be provided for ducts penetrating walls or partitions having a
fire resistance rating of 2 hours.
 Access doors shall be provided at all fire damper locations.
 All insulated and uninsulated duct work passing through the openings in wall
inside the building shall be provided with G.I sheet sleeve.
 After installation of duct work apply duct sealant to all flanged joints of the duct
work installed. Flanges shall be clamped with nuts, bolts and cleats as required.
 Duct joints, Joints of branch tapping, Volume control dampers, etc., shall be
insulated with approved insulation.
 Ducts shall be connected to FAHUs/FCUs and Fans with flexible duct connectors.
 Threaded rods shall be cut to the size for maintain the levels of approved shop
drawing.
 Suitable plenum box shall be connected to main duct through insulated flexible
ducts. These diffuser plenums shall be prefabricated and shall be duly insulated
and connect through round collars fixed to plenum.

6 INSTALLATION OF VERTICAL DUCT IN SHAFT/RISER (Project Spec 230700 Section 3.3)

 Prior to installation of ducts in shaft coordination with other discipline will be done.
 Necessary scaffolding arrangement to suite site condition shall be made by civil
team.
 Duct supports shall be taken at each floor / vertical wall and shall be as per
approved drawings. The support details and spacing shall be as per approved
drawings / Schedule of duct supports.
 G.I Angle / Channel, cut to required size of duct (to have clearance of 50 mm on
either side)
 Duct pieces shall be installed as detailed on approved shop drawing.

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DUCTWORKS

Project Name CONRAD HOTEL RIYADH Submission Date 13/03/2024

Client Name MASHAREQ INVESTEMENT Revision

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 Wherever branch take off collars are to be taken, suitable cut out shall be made
in the ducts. The size of cut out shall be equal to the duct cross sectional area
and secured using aluminum pop rivets and the joint between collar flange and
duct surface.
 After installation of ductwork, duct sealant to be applied on all flanged joints and
flanges shall be clamped with nuts, bolts and cleats as required.
 Duct joints, Joints of branch tapping shall be insulated with approved insulation.

7 INSULTATION INSTALLATION (Project Spec 230700 Section 3.3)

 Install insulation materials, accessories, and finishes with smooth, straight, and
even surfaces; free of voids throughout the length of equipment, ducts and
fittings, and piping including fittings, valves, and specialties.
 Install insulation materials, forms, vapor barriers or retarders, jackets, and
thicknesses required for each item of equipment, duct system, and pipe system
as specified in insulation system schedules.
 Install accessories compatible with insulation materials and suitable for the
service. Install accessories that do not corrode, soften, or otherwise attack
insulation or jacket in either wet or dry state.
 Install insulation with longitudinal seams at top and bottom of horizontal runs.
 Install multiple layers of insulation with longitudinal and end seams staggered.
 Keep insulation materials dry during application and finishing.
 Install insulation with tight longitudinal seams and end joints. Bond seams and
joints with adhesive recommended by insulation material manufacturer.
 Install insulation with least number of joints practical.
 Apply adhesives, mastics, and sealants at manufacturer's recommended
coverage rate and wet and dry film thicknesses.
 Finish installation with systems at operating conditions. Repair joint separations
and cracking due to thermal movement.
 Repair damaged insulation facings by applying same facing material over
damaged areas. Extend patches at least 100 mm beyond damaged areas.
Adhere, staple, and seal patches similar to butt joints.

7.1 PENETRATIONS
 Insulation Installation at Roof Penetrations Install insulation continuously through
roof penetrations.
 Seal penetrations with flashing sealant.
 Extend jacket of outdoor insulation outside roof flashing at least 50 mm below top
of roof flashing.
 Seal jacket to roof flashing with flashing sealant.

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DUCTWORKS

Project Name CONRAD HOTEL RIYADH Submission Date 13/03/2024

Client Name MASHAREQ INVESTEMENT Revision

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 Insulation Installation at Exterior Wall Penetrations Terminate insulation flush with

sleeve seal. Seal terminations with flashing sealant.
 Insulation Installation at Exterior Wall Penetrations: Install insulation continuously
through wall penetrations.
 Seal penetrations with flashing sealant.
 For applications requiring only indoor insulation, terminate insulation inside wall
surface and seal with joint sealant. For applications requiring indoor and outdoor
insulation, install insulation for outdoor applications tightly joined to indoor
insulation ends. Seal joint with joint sealant.
 Extend jacket of outdoor insulation outside wall flashing and overlap wall flashing
at least 50 mm.
 Seal jacket to wall flashing with flashing sealant.
 Insulation Installation at Fire-Rated Wall and Partition Penetrations: Install insulation
continuously through penetrations of fire-rated walls and partitions. Terminate
insulation at fire damper sleeves for fire-rated wall and partition penetrations.
Externally insulate damper sleeves to match adjacent insulation and overlap
duct insulation at least 50 mm.
7.2 Insulation Installation at Floor Penetrations:
 Duct Install insulation continuously through floor penetrations that are not fire
rated. For penetrations through fire-rated assemblies, terminate insulation at fire
damper sleeves and externally insulate damper sleeve beyond floor to match
adjacent duct insulation. Overlap damper sleeve and duct insulation at least 50
mm.
 Pipe Install insulation continuously through floor penetrations.

8 Manpower for activity

 Construction Manager
 QA/QC Engineer
 Site Engineer
 Foreman
 Charge-hands
 Surveyors
 Safety officer
 Masons
 Helpers
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