METHOD STATEMENT

Suntrust Amadea
(Substructure)

Installation of
Reinforcement Steel Bars
for Slabs
 1. TITLE

Installation of Reinforcing Steel Bars for Slabs

2. SCOPE OF WORK
2.1 General Description

The purpose of this method statement is to lay down the systematic

procedures for the various activities required for reinforcement bars to ensure
that all work is carried out in accordance with the approved shop drawings and
project specification. This method statement covers the general procedures to be
followed for installation of reinforcement bar for slabs.

Project Specification References:

 JD MENGUITO BUILDERS Specifications 07.00 Reinforced Concrete Slabs
 JD MENGUITO BUILDERS Specifications 13.00 Reinforcing Bars
 JD MENGUITO BUILDERS Specifications 14.00 Standard Hook
 JD MENGUITO BUILDERS Specifications 15.00 Welded Splices
 JD MENGUITO BUILDERS Specifications 16.00 Construction Joints

2.2 Plant and Equipment

ITEM EQUIPMENT QUANTITY PURPOSE

1 Cutting / Bending Machine 2 Sets For cutting and bending steel bars
2 Tower Cranes 1 Set For lifting and transporting
materials during installation
3 Measuring Tapes 2 Sets For marking and measuring
4 Tying Tool 2 Sets For tying tie wires
5 Safety Harness 5 Sets For working at heights
6 Welding Machine 1 Set For welding splices
7 Hand Chain Hoist 1 Set For lifting and adjusting steel bars

2.3 Materials
2.3.1 List of materials:
 Grade 60 Steel Bars
 #16 G.I. Wires
 2.3.2 Procurement, Storage and Handling Material
a. The reinforcement shall be ordered & procured from the approved cut & bend
sub-contractor / supplier with all necessary documentation as required.
b. On receipt of the material on site the reinforcement shall be checked against
the documentation to ensure compliance. Once the delivery order and mill certificate
have been stamped. Approved and accepted the material shall be stacked in the storage
yards / lay down area.
c. The storage yards shall be set up to ensure that the quality of the
reinforcement does not fall below acceptable limits before it’s placement at site. To
ensure this:
d. Keep material off the ground by supporting by timber / concrete pad at all
times.
e. Keep material covered whenever possible.
f. Handle and stack material to prevent deformation.
2.4 Site Planning and Preparation
2.4.1 Daily Preparation
a. Always check and verify the actual site condition prior to activities.

b. Verify manpower, status and condition of materials tools & equipment necessary
during execution.

c. Check with representative from Main Contractor, all materials for use are in
compliance with the approved specifications and the activities are guided by approved
method statement.

d. Check all workers daily before reporting to site and inspect wearing complete
Personal Protective Equipment.

e. Approved construction, shop drawings and materials must always be reviewed

and readily available before commencing any activities.

f. Prepare daily work permit, Daily Safety Task Instruction (DSTI) sheet and conduct
daily Tool Box Meeting with the workers in order to prevent an unwanted incident.

g. Coordinate the daily work activities as indicated in the method statement.

h. Coordinate with the associated parties if there are any concerns related to the
work location.

i. Check daily all the tools and equipment to be use on working to prevent any
unwanted accidents during implementation.

j. Every work place must ensure proper housekeeping before leaving the activity
area, all tools are on proper place and secure the materials from deterioration or damaged.
 k. Implement the ZERO ACCIDENT PROGRAM protocol every time on site.

l. Due to the work shall be held at the Construction Area, scheduling as well as the
time of start and finish shall be dictated by the Contractor.

m. All workers shall have preapproval and permits to enter to the Construction Area.
The passes should be worn at all times and/or readily available to present whenever demanded by
proper authorities.

n. All incoming materials at the site location shall be screened and should follow the
procedures provided before mobilizing.

o. Supervision must be present at all times in the place of work while commencing
any activity.

2.4.2 Coordination of Works

a. Approved construction and shop drawings to be checked and coordinated with

Structural Engineer before work commence.

b. Before commencement of any work activity, coordinate with the contractor for daily
work permit approval.

c. Check and verify all activities if there shall be implications to associated parties.
Inform immediately the person in charge through a formal letter informing the activities required to be
undertaken.

d. Request for Information must be submitted to the Contractor for coordinating with
other Contract Package Contractors and also to clarify and discrepancies from pan to actual site
condition, solve issues and proper information support.

e. Inform immediately the Contractor for work coordination to the other

Subcontractors for proper execution of the activities.

f. Ensure that all activities are in compliance with the Contractor’s HSE Policy.

2.4.3 Permit Requirements

a. Work permits shall be obtained prior to any activities being carried-out and
work shall commence in accordance indicated to the work permit submitted.
b. Follow the time schedule provided by the Main Contractor to work on the
Construction Area.
c. Safety Inspector will check and advised the Site Engineer to ensure the
activities indicated on the work permit will be done with respect to safety of all personnel,
workers and property.
d. Permit that may apply are as follow:
 Permit to Work in Construction Area
 Disposal Permit
  Hot Work Permit
 Materials Delivery Permit
 Access / Entry Permit
 Gate Passes to Construction Area
2.4.4 Communication on Site
a. Mobile phones and internet line will be provided in the site office. Site
Engineers, Site Supervisors, Safety Officers and other site personnel shall be provided
with mobile phones as necessary.

2.4.5 Work Process Flowchart

a. Refer to Appendix for details.

2.5 Work Methodology

The sequence for Scope of Work is as follow:
 Design Calculation
 Construction Drawings Preparation
 Inspection of Delivered Materials
 Setting-Out
 Installation Procedures
 Testing & Inspection
 Follow-up and Evaluation

2.5.1 Design Calculation

a. Design Calculation of Reinforcing Steel Bars shall be provided by the
Consultant. The calculation shall be based on the given Project Specification.
b. Design Calculation shall be submitted for Contractor’s & Engineer’s approval.
Upon approval, Construction Drawings shall commence.

2.5.2 Construction Drawings Preparation

a. Construction Drawings shall be based on the design calculations.
b. Review shall be necessary considering the comments, notes and instructions
of the Contractor and Engineer.
c. Approved Construction Drawings will be multiplied and shall be supplied to
Site Engineer and construction team for execution.
2.5.3 Inspection of Delivered Materials
The Site Engineer shall be responsible for:
a. Checking total quantities and types with purchase order.
b. Inviting the Contractor Engineer/s for inspection before transfer or use of main
materials for accessories to working areas.
c. Check quality of delivered materials.
d. Prepare a report and mention if there are incomplete or damaged items and
keep such materials separately to invite responsible.

2.5.4 Setting Out / Site Survey

The Site Engineer and Site Supervisor shall be responsible for:

a. Check the readiness of reference and coordinates.

b. Check the work of other Subcontractors related with the installations.
c. Coordinate location of base plates. Always follow the coordinates set by
Contractor’s Survey Team and verify on plan. From time to time, always
check and ensure correct and accurate location of the Steel Structural
Framing. Do not neglect this procedure.
d. Inform in advance with a report any existing and/or foreseen problems.
e. Coordinate layout and installation of duct suspension system components with
other construction, including light fixture, HVAC equipment, fire suppression-system
components, and other MEP and partition assemblies.

2.5.5 Installation Procedure

 The installation must comply with JD MENGUITO BUILDERS Specifications 07.00

Reinforced Concrete Slabs & JD MENGUITO BUILDERS Specifications 13.00
Reinforcing Bars. The Steel bending for hooks must also comply with JD
MENGUITO BUILDERS Specifications 14.00 Standard Hook. And for welding
splices must then comply with JD MENGUITO BUILDERS Specifications 15.00
Welded Splices.
a. Cutting and Bending:

 The straight bars received at site will be stacked in the steel yard. The steel
reinforcement shall be stacked clear off the ground and covered with polyethylene
sheet to protect from moisture.
 As per the construction program and the priority, the cutting and bending of steel
reinforcement for that particular structural element will commence as per the
approved shop drawings and bar bending schedule or BBS.
 The cut length will be marked with a steel measuring tape, as shown in the BBS.
 The bar will be cut with a shear line cutting machine.
 For straight bars, after cutting the required numbers, it will be bundled and tagged
with bar mark number and stack for delivery to site.
 For stirrups and cranked bars, the cut bars will be taken to the bending machine and
bend as per dimensions in the BBS. During bending process re-check randomly with
a template for dimensions.
 Upon completing the required numbers, bundle and tag the bars with bar mark
number and stack for delivery to site.

b. Fixing of Reinforcement:

 Steel fixing to be done as per approved shop drawing.

 Steel fixer foreman will check the marking tag of the cut and bend steel and
distribute to designated location in sequence.
 Fabricated “cages” not required immediately at site shall be stored in a manner
similar to the reinforcement bundles and shall be protected properly.
 Storage of reinforcement in any form shall not be in excessive quantities so as to
minimize storage time and hence degradation of steel material.

c. Site Installation:
 Setting out shall be marked by the surveyor prior to proceeding.
 Necessary scaffolding shall be provided for binding fixing steel.
 Prefabricated steel shall be placed in position as per approved shop drawings of the
related structural member.
 Approved 1.6mm dia. Galvanized/black annealed mild steel wire shall be used to tie
reinforcing bar. The ends of the wire shall be bending back away.
 Spacer blocks of approved type will be used to maintain the cover.
 Support the reinforcing bar by approved spacers appropriately to prevent
displacement during concreting operation. The thickness of cover block shall be as
per approved shop drawings or specifications.
 While fixing of steel reinforcing bars, care will be taken to see that proper concrete
cover is available for bottom, top, sides, and edges.
 Wherever reinforcements are placed in two or more layers, minimum 25mm spacer
shall be placed between layers. All bars in upper layers must be placed directly
above those in the bottom layers.
 All embedment or inserts to MEP shall be placed as per approved shop drawings.
 Steel around MEP openings and sleeves shall be provided as per approved shop
drawings.
 Necessary dowel bars shall be provided wherever necessary as per approved shop
drawings.
 Proper anchorage of bars for slabs shall be provided as per approved shop
drawings and specifications.
 All reinforcement must be cleared to ensure that it is free from all oil, dust, and,
deleterious materials.
 After the completion of installation of steel reinforcement and MEP inserts inspection
and approval shall be done prior to concrete pouring.

2.5.6 Inspection

a. Inspection Request Form shall be furnished and submitted by the

Subcontractor 24 hours before the Contractor’s actual inspection of Steel
Reinforcement.

b. Contractor’s QA/QC to invite the Engineer for witnessing the inspection.

2.5.7 Follow-up and Evaluation

a. Evaluate the work finished from time to time and investigate all the parameters
affecting the project during execution.
b. Gather records and data. Study which areas or what specific activity needs
improvements.
c. Conduct regular surveillance on the progress of works. Strict conformity to
quality and compliance to HSE policies must always apply.

2.6 Organization, Responsibility & Supervision

2.6.1 Project Interfacing Organization
2.6.3 Contractor Responsibilities

a. Project Director
i. Responsible in overall run and progress of the entire project.
 ii. Responsible and controls accounting, general affairs and report the
progress of work to the Contractor.
iii. The one responsible on project planning and scheduling. Also, he
will be responsible on all administrative matters including establishing
project organization.
iv. Checks and controls all the documents such as shop drawings,
construction schedules, progress billing statements, submittals, etc.
v. Assigns the Design Manager to overlook overseas logistics, design
and conceptualization and solving issues with regards to materials and shop
drawings.
vi. Assigns the General Manager to establish policies with regards to
personnel recruitment, promote Safety and Health, to check the quality of
works and all administrative matters.
vii. Checks the works of all his staff to provide the necessary work and
accomplishment needed.
viii. The Project Director is ultimately responsible for HS&E Policy
Performance and must champion zero accidents at all staff meetings and in
the field.

b. General Manager
i. Responsible on assisting the Project Director for controlling the work
of the project.
ii. Responsible on project planning and project scheduling. Also he will
be responsible on all administrative matters including establishing project
organization.
iii. Responsible on safety matters and related issues. Also,
responsible in orienting and reminding all his staff safety before reporting
to site and also aware on actual site condition.

c. Project Manager
i. Responsible on checking all shop drawings before submission to the
Contractor. Also responsible in coordinating to the Contractor for the
associated work schedule and activities.
ii. Checks all QA/QC matters and informing the Project Director for
awareness.
iii. Responsible on studying all cost variance and Scope of Works.
iv. Coordinating all Shop Drawings to Contractor for approval before
turnover to Project Engineer.
v. Responsible on all design related activities.
vi. Responsible on checking the material availability to the procurement
department.
vii. Ensuring the field personnel are working to the latest available
information.

d. Site Engineer
i. Assists the Project Director and Design Manager in executing the
activities. Responsible on overlooking the activities on the project and
preparing work progress.
ii. Ensures all activities for implementation is as per approved
drawings. Checks the Method Statement procedures are properly executed.
iii. Responsible on all work safety during execution.
iv. Conducts daily toolbox meeting at site to all workers prior the start
of activities.
v. Coordinate the activities to other trade contractor before
implementing at the site.

e. Design Engineer
i. Responsible on all drawings submittals, as-built plans and updating
all changes occurs during implementation.
ii. Coordinate from time to time to the Contractor’s Design Department
for any changes on the plans.