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Document No: Rev No: 00

RHCP-BP02-ALFANAR-MS-72
Title :

METHOD STATEMENT
GYPSUM BOARD SUSPENDED CEILING

0 Initial Issue
Rev. Date Description Prepared Checked Approved
Client;

Consultant;

Construction Supervision;

Contractor;

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CONTENTS

1. SCOPE ………………………………………………………….. 03

2. PROGRAMME ………………………………………………………….. 03

3. REFERENCES.…………………………………………………………... 03

4. RESPONSIBILITIES ………………………………………………….... 03

5. ENGINEERING …………………………………………………………. 05

6. MATERIALS …………………………………………………………. 06

7. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT …………………………………………….. 10

8. METHODOLOGY ………………………………………………………. 10

8.1 Pre – Works ………………………………………………………… 10

8.2 Works ………………………………………………………… 11

9. HEALTHE AND SAFETY ……………………………………………… 14

10. ENVIRONMENT ………………………………………………………... 14

11. COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING ……………………………...... 15

12. ATTACHMENTS ………………………………………………………... 16

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1 SCOPE

This method statement provides the control sequence and methodology that will be used for the
construction of Gypsum Board Ceiling in order to achieve compliance with the Contract
Specifications and Drawing.

The all quality assurance / control activities are conducted in a systematic manner. To ensure
that works are inspected, conformance is verified and documented.

2 PROGRAMME

Works shall be performed generally in accordance with the Approved Programme and with:

i. Start Date: 15th March 2015

ii. Finish Date: 13th December 2018

3 REFERENCES

1. Project Standard Specification; Division 9 Section 9255

2. All relevant international codes and standards applicable to this scope of works

3. All relevant approved drawings applicable to this scope of works

4. Approved Material Submittals

5. Project Safety Plan and Procedures

4 RESPONSIBILITIES
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4.1 Project Manager (PM)

a) Overall responsible for the safe execution of the works.

b) Responsible for the overall implementation of this procedure.

c) Ensuring the works described in this statement are conducted to required codes and
standards.

d) Plan the materials, plant and equipment required for this activity.

e) Ensure that all work procedures are followed correctly to the satisfaction of the Client,
Consultant and Local Authorities.

4.2 Construction Manager (CM) / Area Manager:

a) Responsible for the safe execution of the works at site.

b) Supervision of personnel

c) Compliance of the works to the approved drawings, Specifications, and to the

satisfaction of the Client / Consultant and Local Authority requirements.

4.3 Project Engineer / Site Engineer / Supervisor:

a) Responsible for the execution, monitoring and supervision of the works.

b) Providing task related TBT (Toolbox Talk) to personnel.

c) Implementing and monitoring Quality and HSE requirements.

d) Report to the Construction / Area Manager on a regular basis.

e) Project/ Site Engineer, supervisor and safety supervisor will closely supervise and
monitor all phases of the work to ensure full compliance with the procedures and safe
methods of works.

f) Project/ Site Engineer shall ensure that carried work is as per the manufacturer
specification and procedure.

g) Project/ Site Engineer shall also be responsible for maintenance and submittal of all
required reports and relevant QA/QC documents.

4.4 Surveyor:

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a) Responsible for the setting out and marking co-ordinates prior to and during the works
in accordance with the approved drawings.

b) Report to the Construction / Area Manager on a regular basis.

4.5 QA/QC Manager:

a) Responsible for the development of the QA/QC Plan and procedures for this activity.

b) Assist and advise the CM / PM to implement the QA/QC system and procedures.

c) Ensure the requirements of the Specification are incorporated in the Method

Statement.

d) Maintain all QA/QC documents and records specific to the works carried out, and
submit as required by the Consultant / Client.

e) Report to the Project Director on a regular basis.

4.6 QA/QC Engineer / Inspector:

a) Responsible to ensure that the developed quality management system and procedures
are implemented satisfactorily for this activity.

b) Documents / records are maintained for this activity.

c) Report to the QA/QC Manager on a regular basis.

4.7 The Site Architect:

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a) The site architect shall be fully responsible for the process in accordance with this
M.S.

b) Manage the availability and Supplying the approved materials, accessories and
equipment

c) The integral tasks are designing, planning and developing for the structure

d) Responsible to specify the nature and quality of materials required

e) Produce detailed workings, drawings and specifications

f) Assessing and ensuring the environmental impact of the project is managed

g) Project manage and help to coordinate the work of contractor

h) Resolving problems and issues that arise during construction

i) Final construction plans are created by architects and used by builders as a step-by-
step guide on (how the look and details of the building will play out, including
plumbing, communication and heating, electrical, ventilation and structural systems)

j) Needs carry out regular site visits to check on progress and ensure that the project is
running on time and to budget

k) Manpower arrangement for the execution of work.

l) Make sure availability of approved drawings on site.

m) Submission of IR for every items to be inspected by consultant.

n) Coordination with QC department to submit the MDS/MIR for inspection.

4.8 Architectural QA/QC Engineer / Inspector:

a) The Architectural QC Inspector / Engineer shall be responsible for monitoring and

execution of works to ensure compliance in quality requirement;

b) Ensure that the work is incompliance with approved methodology as per

manufacturer’s written instruction for effectiveness of material.

c) Ensure that only approved materials are being utilized.

d) Ensure that proper materials are provided/installed at required location mentioned in

the approved drawing.

e) Invite the consultant for timely inspection as per the schedule I.R.

4.9 HSE Manager:

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a) Responsible for the development of the HSE system including Plan, HSE Procedures,
Task Risk Assessment and requirement of adequate PPE in order to execute the
activity safely.

b) Advise and assist the PM / CM for implementing the HSE system.

c) Report to the Project Director on a regular basis.

4.10 HSE Engineer / Officers:

a) Duties and responsibilities include planning and scheduling the safety provisions of the
works at project sites with the Construction Team.

b) Works closely with the HSE Manager to assist / advise HSE measures at the
workplaces.

c) Inspecting and recording the site safety activities and advising the site personnel for
safe work at sites.

d) Inspecting the welfare facilities of the working crew at sites.

e) Inspecting the traffic management arrangements at sites.

f) HSE Engineers / Officers will be reporting to the HSE Manager on a regular basis.

4.11 Subcontractor’s Site Manager / Engineer / Supervisor:

a) Perform all Works in accordance with Local Authority and MAPA HSE requirements.

b) Perform all Works in accordance with the Drawings, Specification and MAPA Quality
Plan.

c) Comply strictly with all Permits.

d) Coordinate all Works with MAPA PM and CM.

e) Generate, maintain and submit required Quality and HSE records.

4.12 Site Forman:

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a) Arrangement / Preparation of required materials and equipment.

b) Direct full supervision of workers.

c) Responsible for safe and proper execution of workers in accordance the M.S

d) Ensure that work is done in conformance with approved drawings and standard
specification.

5 ENGINEERING

Drawing No. + Rev No. Description Code / Status

Floor – Reflected Ceiling Code B/Approved as noted

Kitchen – 3 Details Code B/Approved as noted

6 MATERIALS

Approval Transmittal No. Description Standard

Wall Angle PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255

Main Channel PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255
Furring Channel PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255
W-Angle PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255
Adjustable Spring Clip PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255
Hanging Wire PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255
Main Channel Bracket PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255
Ceiling Clip Nail PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255
Wire Clip PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255
Ceiling Cartridge PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255
Gypsum Compound PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255
Fiber Tape PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255
Steel Nail/Screws/ PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255
Rawlplug PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255
Gypsum Board PSS; Div 09, Sec 09255

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Note: All materials used shall be approved and in accordance with the Drawings, Specification,
Standards, Manufacture Recommendations, Materials Approvals or Approved Samples. The
materials quality controls described in the Project Quality Plan shall be fully implemented by
MAPA.

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7 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Description Description
Screw Machine Hacksaw Frame set
Drill Machine Plumb
Carpenter’s Saw Measuring Tape
Hand Cutter Spirit level
Chalk Line Scrapper 8”, 4” & 24”

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Note: The capacity/size of the above equipment shall be judged in accordance with site
conditions, requirements, and availability at the time of execution.
All the above tools or equipment will be operated by skilled labors, and will be checked and
maintained regularly by our supervisor.

8 METHODOLOGY

8.1 Pre-Works

A. Before start of works the following works need to be completed and assessed by the QA/QC
engineer from all concerned parties.

B. Plaster works to walls up to the required height ( at least 100mm. extended )

C. Stucco and primer work should be done to the required height

D. All M.E.P works of first fix services should be completed

E. The IR is to be issued for consultant to inspect the completion of all M.E.P fix services.

F. Before starting the first fix services of false ceiling, the clearance of M.E.P shall be obtained
from the M.E.P contract personals (main/subcontractor) to issue the IR to the consultant for
final inspections.

G. An area for mockup will be prepared for inspection and approval before proceeding with the
overall installation.

H. QA/QC procedures shall be followed, inspections shall be carried out at different work tiers
and clearances shall be obtained at progressive levels as mentioned therein.

8.2 Works

A. Fixing of Suspension Grid:

a) The accurate level points for suspended ceiling on the wall surface shall be undertaken
by means of the surveyor layouts.

b) The IR is to be issued for consultant to inspect and verification of the levels as per the
approved drawings.

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c) The wall angles (L-Angle) of the ceiling assembly shall be fixed on wall surface
(smoothen wall) with screw.

d) The special Galvanized Steel W-Angle material which is designed to provide shadow
gap (10 mm) shall be fixed on the wall surface at wet area ceiling assembly works.

e) The smoothness on the plastered wall shall be verified on basis IR issuing for
consultant at plastering works.

f) Space of each screw driven into wall shall not exceed 150 mm.

Linear

g) The correct positions are to be fixed the Drop-in anchors (expansion anchor) shall be
marked to be compiling the distance of adjacent Main Channel of the assembly system
(800 – 1200 mm).

h) The hole shall be drilled into the marked position of substrate that suits the diameter
(10mm) and embedment depth (32mm) of the Drop-in anchor being used and blown
out dust and loose materials. Then the Drop-in anchor shall be inserted using a proper
setting tool, driven into the anchor until the shoulder of the tool is flush with the
anchor. Finally the threaded rod shall be inserted using a compatible fixing tool and
tighten as a strong resistance.

i) The another end of the threaded rod, having required length to the ceiling depth shall
be fixed using nuts with the bracket (C-Clamp) which is holding with the positioned
(800 – 1200mm) main channel.

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Drop-In Anchor

j) The furring channels shall be positioned crosswise to the upper main channel into 600
mm interval from center to center and clipped and tighten them together by means of
standard wire clip.

k) The distance from perimeter wall to both furring and main channel shall be maintained
to be not more than 800 mm.

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l) Installation of Main Channel and Furring Channel might be adjusted where required
accommodating MEP services, light fittings, diffusers, atc.(to be coordinated with
electro mechanical devices)

m) The Suspension system of the ceiling shall not be in direct contact with M.E.P.
services especially A/C ducts.

i) Fixing of Gypsum Board:

a) Before starting of the Gypsum Board fixing MEP services of false ceiling clearance
shall be obtained by the contractor, consultant and M.E.P sub-contractor, services of
M.E.P above the false ceiling to be completed and approved as well inspection of the
suspension frame of false ceilings shall be carried out by the consultant and shall be
rectified to comments if given by them.

b) The Gypsum board (12.5 mm thick) shall be screwed to Furring System with approved
drywall screws.

c) The screw heads shall be driven 2-3 mm from the external face to allow for the filling
of screw heads.

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d) The Gypsum Boards which are using at wet area and dry area are varies into different
face colors, Green colored Moisture Resistant board for wet areas and yellow colored
normal board for other areas.

ii) Finishing of Gypsum Board:

a) Before start of the finish works including filler and paint, services of false ceiling
marking shall be made by M.E.P sub-contractor as per approved shop drawings for all
the electrical points, A/C supply and return air diffuser position, sprinkler points and
position of access panel as per approved coordinated drawings and inspection by the
consultant and contractor to be obtained for final approval of cutting, gypsum boards
shall be cut mechanically.

b) The all board joint gaps and screwed points shall be filled using (ready mix calcium
carbonate based) Joint filler compound according to the approved product data sheet
methods.

c) Application of the joint compound shall be over the fiber mesh and screw positions in
level of the boards and left it to get dry.

d) The application area shall be fixed using Joint Fiber Tape and finished by using the
joint compound.

e) Apertures for lights, plenum boxes etc, and cut holes of HVAC balancing shall be
made and re-fixed well after commissioning is completed.

f) The ceiling shall be finished with an approved paint coating systems (regarding the
approved MS for Painting works). QA/QC engineer will review surface preparation
before start of final finishing and painting works.

g) The ceiling shall be paint finish, a primer-stucco-paint finish coat shall be done in
compliance with manufacturers standards, and the ceiling shall be properly cleaned
prior to start of paint finish.

h) Painting on dry area Gypsum board ceiling:

 1st coat, ‘Fenomastic Emulsion Primer’ application using a roller (allowed to dry
for 1 hour at 400C).

 2nd coat, ‘Stucco Putty’ application using a putty knife (allowed to dry 1 hour at
400C).

 3rd coat, ‘Stucco Putty’ application (if required) using a putty knife (allowed to dry
1 hour at 400C).

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 After application of sand down to achieve a smooth finish surface, 4 th coat,

‘Durosan 02’ application using a roller (allowed to dry for 2 hours at 400C).

 5th coat, ‘Durosan 02’ application using a roller (allowed to dry for 2 hours at
400C).

i) The IR is to be issued for consultant to inspect the mixing process and application of
above each coating layers.

j) Painting on wet area Gypsum board ceiling (moisture resistant):

 1st coat, ‘Fenomastic Emulsion Primer’ application using a roller (allowed to dry
for 1 hour at 400C).

 2nd coat, ‘Stucco Putty’ application using a putty knife (allowed to dry 1 hour at
400C).

 3rd coat, ‘Stucco Putty’ application (if required) using a putty knife (allowed to dry
1 hour at 400C).

 After application of sand down to achieve a smooth finish surface, 4 th coat,

‘Fenomastic hygience emulsion silk’ application using a roller (allowed to dry for
2 hours at 400C).

 5th coat, ‘Fenomastic hygience emulsion silk’ application using a roller (allowed to
dry for 2 hours at 400C).

k) The IR is to be issued for consultant to inspect the mixing process and application of
above each coating layers.

9 HEALTH AND SAFETY AND WELFARE (HSW)

9.1 Health and Safety Issues:

a) For Contractor/Client/Consultant, the Safety Plan copy is to be distributed to all the

concerned Engineers/Site Supervisors. The safe work procedures mentioned there in
are to be followed at site by all the personnel.

b) The equipment operator has a valid license to operate.

c) All required materials will be brought to the site location for safe works.

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d) Ensure all Personal Protection Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Safety helmets,
Goggle, Safety reflective jacket, Safety Belt, full body safety harness when working at
heights, face mask, etc. are worn prior to start the work.

e) The work involves working at a height of 1.8 mtrs from Floor Level all time should
wear full body safety harness.

f) The certified scaffolds shall be erected at site on the supervision of safety officer.

g) Erection of scaffolding shall be performed by the certified scaffolds.

h) All electrical cable shall be color coded by the competent person with monthly color
coding.

i) Lighting shall be provide in the night shift activities.

j) Incident procedures are to be strictly followed; after any incident, the details shall be
collected and incident report is to be prepared. Primary causes, secondary causes and
the control measures to avoid reoccurrence are to be clearly explained in that incident
report.

10 ENVIRONMENT

a) Site housekeeping will be maintained properly. All construction debris shall be taken
off the work spot/floor and disposed through the chutes availed in every floor by main
contractor and collected by dump truck and disposed-off outside the project site
(specified dump areas assigned by government authority).

b) Cans, containers containing fuel, chemicals, adhesives, paints etc, shall be kept closed
while not in use, or under drip trays if required.

11 COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING

a) When a new person joins the Client, Consultant or Contractor, or is a Visitor, they shall
be given Induction Training regarding the details of the Project, organizational setup,
HSE rules and regulations, emergency arrangements etc.

b) All site personnel shall be given HSE Tool Box Talks, which explain the safe work
procedures to be followed at site in order to avoid any incident / accident / property
damage or environmental issues.
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c) All permanent works activities shall have method statements and risk assessments.
These documents are issued to Supervisors and Foremen for implementation on site.
Briefings on the method statement and risk assessment are also provided by the
Engineer to site personnel.

d) Contact details for key personnel along including first aiders and fire fighters will be
informed to all site personnel through notice boards and emergency contact number
cards.

12 ATTACHMENTS

a) Project Standard Specification

b) Relevant international code

c) Relevant approved drawings

d) Approved Material Submittals

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