Method statement
Date: 12-11-2023 AR-MOS-5 Page 1 of 8
MS Title UNIT MASONRY
REV.00
Project Name
Ribat SHAHATA Al- Balad, Jeddah MOC Projects
PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY APPROVED BY
ENG: Sultan Al jaouni ENG: Sultan Al jaouni ENG:
Date: 12.11.2023 Date: 12.11.2023 Date:
Signature Signature Signature
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. SCOPE OF WORKS ................................................................................................................................. 3
3. Definition & abbrevation ............................................................................................................................ 3
4. Reference................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.. RESPONSIBILITIES.................................................................................................................................. 4
5.1. Project Manager ........................................................................................................................................ 4
5.2. Construction Manager ............................................................................................................................... 4
5.3. Site Engineer ............................................................................................................................................. 4
5.4. QA/QC Engineer / Inspector ..................................................................................................................... 5
5.5. Saftey Engineer ......................................................................................................................................... 5
5.6. HSE Engineer/Officer ................................................................................................................................ 5
5.7. Foremen/ Works Supervisor ..................................................................................................................... 5
6. Materials And Tools ................................................................................................................................... 5
7. Work Methodology ..................................................................................................................................... 6
7.1 Storage: ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
7.2 Preparation................................................................................................................................................. 6
7.3. Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 6
7.4. Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
7.5. Inspection and Testing .............................................................................................................................. 7
8. Health And Safety Requirment .......................................................................................................................... 7
9.Quality Control And Inspection Plan .................................................................................................................. 8
10. Record .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
11. Summary. ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
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METHOD OF STATEMENT
FOR
UNIT MASONRY
1.0 PURPOSE
This method statement provides guidelines for the necessary works in the unit masonry including
accessories within the area of the REHABILITITATION OF SHAHATA HOUSE and in accordance with
project specification document and the project schedule. To ensure efficient and safe installation. It
outlines the necessary steps and precautions to be taken during the installation process and guarantees
that the quality of work shall be carried out in full conformity with the project scope of work, applicable
standards and approved procedures to the satisfaction of the client.
2.0 SCOPE
This Method Statement describes the specific tasks required for unit masonry. It ensures that all
activities are done in a safe and orderly manner. This meets the requirements of the HSE manual,
applicable quality standards and the manufacturer's installation instructions for MOC Framework
(Rehabilitation of shahata House). It covers the installation process from start to finish, including all
necessary tools, equipment, and safety precautions for the MOC Framework (Rehabilitation of Shahata
House). In accordance with approved shop drawings and materials.
This method statement covers the contractor’s responsibility, work execution procedure, safety and
quality control requirements as applicable for this particular work.
3.0 DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS
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Client: Ministry of Culture (MOC)
Consultant: SETS
Contractor: MAZAR REALESTATE DEPARTMENT
ITP Inspection Testing Plan
SD Shop Drawing
MTS Material to Submit
MIR Material Inspection Record
WP Work Progress
WIP Work Inspection Request
AS BUILT Mark-ups on drawings by the contractor
building a facility or fabricating equipment that
illustrate how the item or facility was actually
built versus the original design. Drawings
showing what has actually been built are as-
built drawings.
4.0 REFERENCES
a. Project Design
b. Approved Material
c. Project Quality Plan.
d. HSE Plan
e. Organizational Chart.
5.0 RESPONSIBILITY
5.1. Project Manager - To ensure that the work described hereunder is executed in accordance with
all the contract requirements including this method statement and all safety aspect of the installation
5.2. Construction Manager – Responsible for the verification of this method statement and of any
subsequent revision. He also responsible for ensuring that all works are performed timely, properly,
accurately and completely and aside from making sure that corrective action is taken in case the work is
not done correctly. Also ensures that all safety issues are promptly addressed and remedied, and safety
requirements and stipulation are met and that all works are performed in accordance with well-
established practices and procedures. The Construction Manager reports to the Project Manager on the
overall status of the site execution works.
5.3. Site Engineer
• Secures Work Permits to execute the job and ensures that a copy of the permit is displayed in the
work area.
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• Ensure that all safety requirements to start the activity as listed in the work permit are in place.
• Coordinates with the QC inspectors to ensure that all relevant inspections are completed and
approved to allow succeeding work to proceed.
• Supervises the execution of the work and ensures that it is being done as per approved project
specifications, drawings, material technical date sheet, and work procedure
• Ensures that all operatives involved in the performance of this work have been briefed with this
method statement and have the correct information as to the works that they are required to perform
• Takes corrective actions required if any work has not been performed correctly
• Prepares and submits inputs to the daily report
• Reports directly to the Project Engineer
5.4. QA/QC Manager - Responsible for reviewing this procedure and also has the overall
responsibility of ensuring that works in the field are performed in compliance with all applicable quality
standards, stipulations and procedures in addition to ensuring that corrective actions are taken in cases
where are not performed correctly
5.5. Safety Supervisor/Safety Officer
• Responsible for ensuring that all safety requirements necessary to start these activities is provided by
the construction group as per project HSE Manual and specification.
• Conducts inspection to ensure that all safety requirements are being maintained up to the completion
of this activity.
• Shall coordinate directly with the Project / Site Engineer regarding advisement on safety issues and
problems
• To report any safety violation to HSE Manager in order to take corrective action
5.6. HSE Manager – Responsible for reviewing this procedure to ensure systems of work are in
place/considered in each phase of the activities. He also has the overall responsibility of ensuring,
thought the safety supervisor/Safety Officer. Who works in the field are performed safely and in
compliance with all safety standards, stipulations functional responsibility to the project manager.
5.7. Construction Foreman
• The foreman will out his duties by maintaining continuous with the site engineer on daily basis, and
ensure proper distribution of the workforce in the required and planned locations.
• To ensure that his assistance foreman/charge hand is aware of the job requirements and they have
enough information to carry out their duties properly.
• To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower involved the works are moving as
agreed and planned for the work
• To co-ordinate with the main contractor, MEP Coordinator and Safety Officer, for a safe and proper
execution of the works.
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• To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain safe work and proper housekeeping of
the site, following the approved safety measures and further ensure that all his working team are aware
of the same to prevent accident and loses.
• To inform the site engineer and of the areas ready for inspection
• Control of material shall be monitored by foreman and store keeping.
6.0 Materials and Equipment:
Motor-driven saws for cutting masonry units Blocks
Water cooled saws Compressive filler
Electrical grinders for cutting for embedded 100mm Hollow and Solid
E/M conduits.
(Tools; wire level, plumb bob, chisel, concrete 150mm Hollow and solid
swivel, aluminum bar,
200 hollow and solid
steel angle 90o/45o/135o, rubber hammer,
brush, bucket, one wheel trolley) 200mm insulated blocks (external wall)
Mechanical mixer machine for mortar job mix.
7.0 METHODOLOGY OF WORK
7.1. Delivery of Materials
Blocks shall be delivered to the site palletized and offloaded as near to the point of use as
practicable on a clean hard surface free from contamination by mud or surface water.
Cement shall be stored off the ground, kept dry, and used in order of delivery.
Store metal ties and straps undercover and protect them from damage and distortion
7.2. Pre-Installation Preparation - Before stating the installation, the following
preparation should be made:
A survey and inspection on completion of structural work for structural element recording
deviations and deficiencies, if any a complete report of each building shall be submitted to the
Engineer prior to commencing building masonry assemblies on Foundation.
Clean the floor, under wall course of dirt using brush.
Remove any slurry, laitance, leaving a sound concrete.
Setting out for unit masonry work for each building in respect to coordinates from approved shop
drawing.
i. Procedure - Prior to staring any work covered by this procedure, A pre-construction meeting (if
required) between directly involved supervisory/management personnel of the contactor and the client
representatives shall be held.
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7.3. Installation and Workmanship (Unit Masonry)
Lay out walls for accurate spacing of surface bond patterns and for accurate
location of openings movement type joints, returns and offset.
Wet bricks before laying, allow units to absorb water so they are dump
but not wet at the time of laying the course.
Wet the floor under walls.
For starting course on footings spread out full mortar bed,
including areas under cell, following the approved setting of walls.
Masonry unit will be laid with full coverage mortar on horizontal and
vertical shells and will maintain a joint thickness of 10mm minimum
and 12mm maximum for joints.
Connection between walls and partition should be bonded, tied by using wall angle to be nailed in
the column before the succeeding layer is laid. For a partition to be connected to an adjacent wall,
this will be done by toothing.
Submitting “Work Inspection Request” to the consultant to get approval on the first course. It
should be signed by all concerned related discipline for coordination purposes.
After layout approval, courses shall be laid to comply with specified construction tolerances, with
courses accurately spaced and coordinated with other construction. No higher than six courses
shall be laid in one day.
At stopping and resuming work in each course, rack back one-half running bond or one-third unit
length for one third running bond, clean exposed surfaces of set masonry and remove loose
masonry units and mortar before laying fresh masonry.
Fill cores in hollow masonry units with mortar under bearing plates, beams, lintel and post, door
and window opening jambs.
Leave opening for E/M embedment and fixture after approved successful installation, complete
the masonry to match the adjacent wall. Opening for E/M embedment routing, grinder and chisel
will be used.
Lintel beams will be casted-in-situ. Use concrete lintels minimum depth 200mm for all openings
in masonry assemblies with 200mm minimum bearing at each jamb.
Install mortar in joint between top of partition and the soffit after filling gap with solid piece
blocks and install compressible filler.
Fill space between hollow metal frames and masonry solidly with mortar.
Clean unit masonry as work progresses by dry brushing to remove mortar fins and smears before
tooling joints.
Remove and replace masonry units that are loose, chipped and broken. Install new units to match
adjoining units with fresh mortar.
Curing of masonry will be for 3 days by sprinkling of water twice a day.
7. Adjusting, Cleaning and Protection
7.4. Cleaning and Repair
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a.) Remove and replace block units which are broken or damaged.
7.5. Inspection and Testing
The area where block are to be laid will be cleaned.
Surveyor, Site/Section Engineer, QC Engineer shall indorse the marking for block work
following the approved shop drawing. Tolerance as per the approved Shop drawings
8.0 Health and Safety Requirements
• All work shall be in strict compliance with approved procedures. Wear appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE) throughout the installation process, including safety goggles, dust
mask, and gloves.
• Use caution when handling sharp tools, such as wet saws or cutters.
• Take regular breaks to avoid fatigue and prevent accidents.
• Follow all relevant safety guidelines and regulations.
• All safety precautions required and other applicable safety standards while performing all
activities shall be implemented.
• All Personnel shall ensure the safety and well-being of the workforce and monitor the
environmental impact of the active works.
• Additionally, A well-trained personnel shall be allowed to perform the work.
9.0. Quality Control
Request for inspection (RFI) for Block Masonry will be submitted for Witness.
Approved Construction Check Sheet will verify the completed work.
10.0 Records - All records must be kept secure. Access to these records should be
limited to authorize personnel only. Records should be regularly reviewed and
updated.
ITP AS BUILT
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