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JABAL OMAR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT-PHASE IV

METHOD STATEMENT

Precast AND GRC Elements Installation

REVISIONS STATUS
Revision Reviewed & Description
Date Originator
No. Approved By of Submittal

00 Eng. Adeel Ibrahim Eng. Samer Wannous

07/01/2017
QC Department Eng. Sherief Mostafa
Premco
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Table of Contents

1. Scope/Objectives
2. References
3. Health and Safety Hazards
4. Responsibilities
5. Procedures (Handling /Erection) Method to be Employed
6. Manpower Requirements
7. Material Requirements
8. Equipment Requirements
9. Health and Safety Provisions
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1.0 SCOPE, PURPOSE & OBJECTIVE

The scope of this plan covers GRC and Precast Units. The purpose of the documentation
emanating from this statement is to ensure that quality control objectives are maintained and
accurate records are established for all related activities. The objective is to ensure that the
construction plan is executed, controlled and documented in compliance with the contract
drawings and specifications.

2.0 REFERENCES

 Contract Specifications
 Contract Drawings
 Program of Works
 Material & Drawings Submittal.
 Material Data Sheet

3.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

Specific safety measures have to be followed as applicable. All safety measures are covered
separately in the project safety plan.

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Project Manager should ensure:

 The Precast and GRC Installation activities are carried out according to specifications
and drawings.
 Work progress is carried out according to the planned program and all the equipment
required to execute the works are available as per the project planning and are in good
condition.
 Coordination with the Consultant, Site Engineer, Safety Engineer and Main contractor
For the safe and proper execution of the work.
 Specific attention is paid to all safety measures and quality control in coordination with
Safety Engineer and QC Engineer and in line with HSE plan and Quality plan.

4.2 Project Engineer should ensure:

 The Precast and GRC Installation is carried out according to the shop drawings.
 Provision of all necessary information and distribution of responsibilities to his
construction team.
 The work progress is monitored in accordance with the required program and reports
the same to the Project Manager.
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 Coordination with the Safety Engineer to ensure that the works are carried out in a safe
working atmosphere.
 Coordination with the QC Engineer for erection inspections to be carried out and initiate
for the inspection for the finished works.
 The implementation of any request that might be raised by the Consultant.
 Efficient daily progress has been obtained from all the equipment and manpower
engaged in the work and check the same against the daily report received from the
Foremen.
 The passage of all the revised information to the Foremen and ensure that it’s being
carried out properly.

4.3 QA Engineer should ensure:

 The carrying out of the works as per the specifications and the related quality procedures.
 Inspection of the completed works and requesting for the Consultant’s approval.
 Maintenance of complete inspection and test records for any further reference.
 Ensure the site QCP for the permanent fixing is applied in accordance with approved
shop drawing.

4.4 Safety Engineer should ensure:

 The implementation of all safety measures in accordance with the HSE plan and that the
whole work force is aware of its proper implementation.
 The implementation of safety measures is adequate to maintain a safe working
environment on the site.
 Inspection of all the site activities and training personnel in accident prevention and its
proper reporting to the Project Manager and the Consultant.
 The site is maintained in a clean and tidy manner.

4.5 Forman should ensure:

 Ensure that proper information related to precast cladding system is available prior to
start of job.
 The carrying-out the work and the proper distribution of all the available resources in
coordination with the Site Engineering on a daily basis.
 Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for the future planning with the
site Engineer.
 Incorporate all the QC and Safety requirements as requested by the concerned Engineer.
 Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and reporting the same to
the Site Engineer immediately.
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5.0 The Handling & Installation of Precast cladding and GRC units at facades.

The installation of precast cladding units will be executed as per the approved shop drawings
and seating layout survey as per drawings approved by consultant.
Procedure for Precast and GRC panels installation: -
A)Pre-installation and site preparation:
 Structural work @elevation must be ready to received PC/GRC element.
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 Site to be clean and scaffold, shuttering and debris must be removed in order to
release the area for erection of PC/GRC panels.
 Crossing cranes around the Area of erection site must be stopped totally to avoid
coinciding.
 Truck routs must allow free movement of vehicles for loading and unloading of PC
panels.

 The requested panels must be as per actual requirements and subject to site
readiness to avoid the trafficking.
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 Arrange the site handling area for stocking and handling of PC/GRC safely noting
that 50 to 70 usable panels to be stocked at site. (THE STOCKING AT SITE IS
SUBJECT TO TARGET FINISH SCHEDULE).

 Arrange required access scaffolds for erection and respective safety approvals,
equipment TUV and certificates.
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B) Survey, panels transportation and stocking:

 Perform the survey to allocate the PC/GRC panels installation points.
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 Prior installation make the survey to define the building corners and make bench
mark offsets.
 On each elevation distribute the joints equally to avoid big gaps.
 Any required adjustments due to defective structural skeleton to be done under all
concerned trades approval.
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 As per site readiness the PC/GRC panels to be transported to site.

 During Lifting panels, ensure that PC panels Weight must and should be in range
of. Cranes capacity.

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 Transported panels to be unloaded on clean handling area.

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C)Cladding installation:
 The dowel must be installed during the CIP slab edge casting under surveyor
supervision.
 In case of CIP slab already casted the dowel bar be planted by chemical or as per
designer approved connection detail.

 After ensuring that edge slab or support slabs are ready to receive cladding fix the
leveling PVC shims.
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 Lift the panels by handling cranes from stockyard and send to the erection cranes at
site of installation.
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 Install and align the panels as per approved drawings. With a sequence of lower
panels first and then the upper panels.

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 Using chain blocks and push pull props and temporary connections fix the panels
temporarily at required location.
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 Align the panels vertically and horizontally under surveyor supervision.

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 Check that the joint width between panels are within design allowances

 Then Fix the panels as per approved fixing connection details and approved
accessories material
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 Complete fixation of panels and alignments respecting adjacent panels in order to

inspect by consultant.
 Consultant approvals to be obtained at each stage (stocking, lifting, handling,
temporary installation, permanent fixation, WIR architecture, WIR survey, WIR
structure.)
 Fix Backer rod and apply sealant or grout for better water tightness if required (As
designed)

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 After installation and approvals of structural connections, the panels must be

protected from debris and concrete slurry or any other damaging materials until
final handover.

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 In case of GRC stud frames where fixation is by welding. Ensure that the steel
structure system is installed and approved at site prior GRC fixation.
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D)Access scaffolds and working platforms:

 For installation of panels single scaffold with stable platform to be installed on
external columns level by level (by others).refer sample picture.
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 The panels which can be installed from inside of building will required a mobile
scaffold platform as per attached picture.

 In case of limited access for single scaffold a mechanical equipment(manlift or

skyjack) to be provided by others
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6.0 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS:

 Erectors
 Engineers
 SUPERVISORS
 Surveyors
 Rigger (Contractor)
 Labor
 QA/QC engineers and inspectors

7.0 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS:

 Precast elements
 PVC Shims.
 Chain blocks
 Stainless steel angle
 Dowel bars
 T bolts
 Expansion bolts
 Chemical anchors
 Back props supports
 Temporary fixation angles and anchors

8.0 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT:

 Tower cranes.
 Mobile crane (if required)
 Grinder and Drill
 Trailer
 Panels support frame
 CORE MACHINE

9.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS

 All the safe practices will be adopted during the precast panels installation
 Special work permits, wherever required, shall be obtained before commencing work.
 All necessary personal protective equipment must be used.
 Full body harness shall be provided for the labors on working platforms above 2m in
height.
 Proper access for the labor and equipment shall be provided for the works.
 All machinery shall be checked for maintenance records.
 The site shall be cleaned from all the debris, steel waste, and nails.