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The project construction methodology covers the temporary and permanent works, as well as the services required to finish the construction.
The planned technique of construction, taking into account all contractual and legal requirements, construction limits, risks, and opportunities is referred to as construction methodology or project execution methodology.
A complete methodology for civil project construction is provided below, which may be used to plan a good project and demonstrate to clients and consultants that a civil main contracting company is capable of managing a project.
This strategy can be tailored to the needs of the site and can assist planning and operations teams in developing a professional construction practice.
PROCEDURAL APPROACH & IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY PLANS
This project implementation strategy, also known as construction methodology, includes broad information on the project’s methodologies, procedures, and sequencing. In the future, where specific areas of work are tough, there is a safety risk, or there is a specific demand, a thorough method description will be developed.
The site location should be addressed while establishing the plan because it will be essential to deploy and build various temporary facilities and equipment at the site prior to beginning the job.
It is also required to establish and maintain specific personnel on the job site. This will take place at a mutually agreed-upon location with the client.
The head office will handle the initial planning, compilation of shop drawings, detailing material purchase, and subcontractor arrangement.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The planning and documentation standards outlined here are regarded adequate for job control, and no additional criteria for comprehensive plans or procedures are deemed necessary.
Following the contract award, a complete project quality and management plan would be produced.
This will go over the contract requirements in depth, specifically the procedures and plans described in the various annexures for scheduled project management services.
CHART OF ORGANIZATIONS
The project’s company organization chart shows both the head office and the sue people. Initially, all administrative and technical staff would be based at the company’s headquarters. However, when the project is completely operational, the employees will be on-site.
Contract requirements will be followed when providing construction methodology or execution planning services. The level I work master schedule will be based on the tender scheme program and will be submitted after the contract is awarded.
The more elaborate tiers of programs will be produced after the level I program has been reviewed and approved.
The following documentation requires project control.
a) Preparation of shop drawings.
b) Purchasing of materials.
c) Coordinating subcontractors.
d) Material distribution
These items’ program dates will be generated from the overall project schedule.
To achieve this, these elements will be exported from the Primavera database to a spreadsheet.
This enables the creation of a customizable report outlining the status of each of these actions.
Initially, all planning operations will be handled by a senior planner in the company’s headquarters.
Monitoring progress, changing the timetable, and offering short-term look-forward programs are all part of the job done on a project.
Actual job progress is constantly monitored and compared to the schedule.
Variances are specified and assessed. In the event of a delay, a recovery plan is produced, including the cost and resource impact.
Project Construction Methodology –
Project Planning for Construction Methodology
Contract specifications will be followed when providing construction methodology or execution planning services. The level I work master schedule will be based on the tender scheme program and will be submitted after the contract is awarded.
After the level of the program has been reviewed and approved, the more complex tiers of programs will be produced.
The following documentation requires project control.
a) Preparation of shop drawings.
b) Material acquisition.
c) Coordinating subcontractors.
c) Material distribution
These items’ program dates will be generated from the overall project timeline.
To achieve this, these items will be exported from the Primavera database to a spreadsheet.
This enables the creation of a customized report outlining the status of each of these actions.
At first, all planning operations will be carried out in the company’s headquarters by a senior planner.
Project activities will include monitoring progress, revising the timetable, and giving short-term look-forward plans.
Work progress is regularly monitored and compared to the timetable.
Variances are specified and assessed. In the event of a delay, a recovery plan with costs and resource effect is produced.
Contract and Shop Drawings
Upon contract award, the contract-drawing list, as per the front index page, will be created as a spreadsheet.
This will serve as the foundation for the project’s drawing registration.
New columns or fields will be added to indicate when a drawing is sent to a specific party or subcontractor.
If any of the contract drawings are changed and reissued, a new entry will be added to the list. The spreadsheet will include a new field for the revision number and date.
The building processes would be thoroughly reviewed at the commencement of the contract.
A master list of shop drawings will be developed based on the intricacy of the specific task and the amount of detail in the contract drawings.
Subcontractors will be consulted to confirm the draft drawing list shop for their work.
On a spreadsheet, the master list of shop drawings will have the following information.
a) A drawing as a reference.
b) The title of the drawing,
d) Self-control
d) Creator of the drawing
e) The date of preparation.
f) Set an approval date.
Methodology for Selecting Subcontractors
A preliminary list of subcontractors will be generated and utilized for inquiries during the tender stage.
However, after the contract is awarded, a full evaluation of the list of subcontractors will be performed. At the commencement of the project, a list of all subcontracts will be generated.
The bill of quantities stern numbers will be used to properly define and identify the scope of work for the subcontractors.
The bill of quantities will be created on a spreadsheet, allowing specific activities/tasks pertinent to one subcontract to be taken out.
This will give financial control reporting based on spreadsheet information.
New columns will be added to the spreadsheet to indicate which subcontract the job is assigned to.
If a billing item is shared between the primary contractor and many subcontractors, the bill item will be split.
Each subcontract will have its own set of drawings.
A project-specific standard form of the contract will be produced. This will reflect the major contract terms and conditions with the client.
The typical form of a subcontract will specify the facilities, services, temporary works, plant, and equipment that the primary contractor and subcontractor will supply.
Strategy for Construction Project Procurement
This element of the project construction technique plan addresses the acquisition of permanent works equipment, materials, and services, which can be arranged as follows:
Upon contract award, a detailed list of all permanent works materials, as well as the work parts to be subcontracted, will be provided.
Inquiries will be issued to possible suppliers or subcontractors based on this list. Inquiries will include pertinent elements of the bill of quantities, contract drawings, specifications sections, and program dates. Suppliers and subcontractors will be given a deadline to react.
The length of this period will be determined by the complexity of the supply or subcontractor job. The returned material or subcontract offers will be assessed for quality and capacity to meet program requirements in accordance with the contract terms.
Each offer’s pricing and commercial terms will be evaluated based on the best quality and ability to meet program and cost requirements. A possible material supplier or subcontractor will be identified and submitted for approval to the client.
After the material supplier or subcontractor has been approved, an award will be made using the usual format terms and conditions for the supply. Following the award, the particular program dates will be thoroughly addressed with the supplier or subcontractor.
The subcontractor will create shop drawings for his scope of work. Following the placement of an order, regular follow-ups with the supplier/subcontractor are conducted to guarantee compliance with the delivery schedule.
Material Quality Control Methodology
Where appropriate, samples of the material will be sent to establish the requisite standard of supplied materials. These will be retained on-site and used as submission samples.
These will be accessible for examination by the client and the consultant and can be compared to the materials supplied. When the merchandise is delivered. Quality control personnel inspect the articles to guarantee compliance with standards and approvals.
This work must be completed ahead of the main job’s scheduled completion dates.
Information and Communications Technology
It is critical that strong communication is maintained between the company’s headquarters and the site. The finest choices will be used to establish telephone and fax line connections to the site as a priority.
To facilitate the speedy and effective transmission of information between the company’s headquarters and the site, a dial-up internet connection will be set up with a service provider, allowing the transfer of documents and attachments between the headquarters and the site.
A number of desktop computers will be provided on-site and will be connected to a local area network as a peer-to-peer network. Following the sharing of drive or directory designations, will allow common project documents and information to be seen.
The following types of computer software are planned for the project:
a) Microsoft Windows operating system.
b) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access).
Methodology for Collaboration with Subcontractors
The subcontractors will be provided adequate attention and instruction in their operations, and frequent meetings will be scheduled to coordinate their work together and with the contractor’s main activities in accordance with the program.
Following the nomination, a separate meeting will be held with the MEP subcontractor, the Aluminum / Curtain Wall Subcontractor, and the Lifts Subcontractor to ensure effective coordination between all operations and to adhere to the schedule of works.
WORK DONE AT THE HEAD OFFICE
Technology:
a) Design and illustration.
b) Technical explanation.
c) Quality management strategy and procedures.
d) Inspection and testing strategy.
e) Safety and environmental procedures and instructions.
Preparation:
a) Master Program preparation and revision.
b) Manpower assignment and control.
c) Control and assignment of plant equipment.
Purchasing:
a) Finding and submitting subcontractors.
b) Material supplier sourcing.
c) Material procurement in accordance with site requirements
TASKS COMPLETED AT THE SITE OFFICE
The site office will carry out all activities required to execute the project in accordance with the contract criteria. The project manager will communicate with the headquarters.
The project manager will be authorized to communicate directly with the client and the consultant on subjects pertaining to the selection of subcontractors and vendors, the procurement of material/equipment, and financial choices pertaining to progress payments on variants.
The project manager will adhere to the general guidelines established by the corporate management and report to them via the project manager/management coordinator.
Project Mobilization Planning Methodology
EQUIPMENT and PERSONNEL:
A full personnel histogram for the duration of the project will be created based on the project schedule. The histogram is then copied to the Support Service Department for analysis, coordination, and making required arrangements for the availability of staff as needed.
The project manager will evaluate the histogram on a regular basis and instruct on updates/amendments as needed. The Contractor owns the primary plant yard in the area. The majority of machinery. Scaffolding, equipment, and tools are all available.
The yard has all of the materials needed for the building. The primary machinery (e.g., cranes) will be given at the start of the project. Additional equipment will be given from the plant yard or contracted as needed in accordance with the work schedule.
EQUIPMENT for LIFTING
To ensure the program’s success, adequate lifting equipment for the lifting of material, equipment, falsework, and formwork must be supplied.
Tower cranes will be delivered in accordance with the approved site requirements. In due order, the planned arrangements will be submitted.
The tower crane would be used for:
a) Formwork erection, stripping, and movement, as well as reinforcing bar lifting
b) Precast lifting and placement
b) Construction material and equipment lifting.
Concreting would be done with a concrete stationary/mobile pump as needed, as well as a crane and racket system. A mobile crane will be provided when needed.
When the tower cranes are engaged in other activities, a mobile crane will be employed for unloading, loading, and other construction activities.Personal/material hoists will be installed as the concrete building progresses.
The Site’s Facilities and Layout
On-site temporary (portable) buildings will be installed for the contractor’s usage. The client and his representative will be given adequate space. These amenities will be distinct from the structures that are being built. (permanent). They will be set up in a suitable area chosen by the client.
During construction, electricity and water will be temporarily connected. If accessible and permitted, drainage lines will also be erected and distributed through sewerage lines.
The following would be included in the site facilities:
a) The primary contractor’s offices.
b) Offices of subcontractors.
d) Carpentry business.
d) Steel rebar lay down, cutting, and bending zones.
e) Material storage space
f) Store with a roof.
g) A small temperature-controlled storage facility.
Separately, a thorough site layout plan is submitted.
Topographical Survey and Setting Out
Upon contract award, a request for the survey and benchmarking will be addressed to the client. This information should be in writing and include the benchmarks’ levels, plan coordinates, and unique reference numbers.
This information will be displayed on an overall layout drawing and utilized to plan the construction of a series of interim benchmarks for the work’s layout. These benchmarks will be placed on orthogonal lines that are offset from the building’s edge.
Some extra benchmarks will be provided so that if any benchmarks are damaged or disturbed, others can be utilized in their place. Several survey rounds will be conducted to ensure the accuracy of the plan and level coordinates for the benchmarks.
This information will be reviewed and approved by the consultant or client.
Once the benchmark coordinate and level information has been approved, it will be distributed to construction staff.
All existing service drawings and papers will be thoroughly inspected.
Geotechnical Evaluation
Following the award of the contract, the site investigation report will be thoroughly reviewed for any anomalies or contradictions.
Any concerns about the site investigation report will be communicated to the customer and consultants in writing.
Prior to beginning foundation construction on any project, a visual inspection of the formation will be carried out to ensure that it is consistent with what was anticipated in the site investigation report.
Any discrepancies will be brought to the client’s or consultant’s attention prior to casting the blinding concrete.
Access to the Site
Temporary access tracks will be created within the Contractor’s portion of the site to provide safe and simple transit of delivery trucks, plant, equipment, and employees to the building block positions.
An access hoist/ crane would be used to move tiny items of construction materials and equipment to different levels of a building.
The concrete staircase and hoist cranes would provide labor access to different floors of the structure.
Access to the staircase adder via scaffold would be provided while work is being earned.
Demobilization
Following considerable completion and the start of testing and commissioning, as-built drawings and other maintenance documents will be delivered. The project manager will carefully arrange the demobilization on site in order to ensure a smooth turnover of the site to the customer on schedule.
This will include dismantling and removing machines, disconnecting temporary services, removing temporary buildings, stores, and connected areas, general cleaning, and re-establishing any sidewalks, services, and so on.
Methodology of Civil Works Construction
The Contractor will begin the project in accordance with the Client’s specifications. Site inspection and takeover will occur upon contract award. Any discrepancies will be brought to the attention of the customer or consultant prior to the start of the job. Site clearance and foundation excavation (pile caps) will be done with machinery and labor as needed.
Pile head treatment will occur when excavation and blinding are completed. The piling heads will be protected in accordance with the drawings and requirements. Raft foundation (Pile Cap) built using standard cast-in-place concrete.
A portion of the forms will be built as solid block work, ready for waterproofing. Formwork will be prepared in modules and will include horizontal and vertical timber stiffening and facing.
Horizontal waterproofing will be applied to the blinding as prescribed, then protected with the cement sand screed prior to the start of construction activities for raft stability. (fixing of reinforcement, forms for construction joints, and pouring of concrete).
Vertical waterproofing will be put to the block wall’s plastered surface and covered with bituminous boards. The superstructure will be built in accordance with the plans and specifications. Vertical and horizontal members will be concrete elements cast in place.
Concrete walls will be built in situ as a single lift pours for each level. Forms walls will be wood braced to maintain proper level and alignment and will be prepared on a modular basis for reuse on each level. Tie rods and supports will be provided to guarantee appropriate shutter alignment and bracing.
To ensure that the program is met, a suitable crane for lifting material, equipment, and formwork must be available. Tower cranes will be installed at strategic spots to cover the entire plot. The tower cranes would be 30/45 meters tall. The cranes will be used for formwork erection, stripping, and moving; lifting reinforcing bars, lifting construction material and equipment, and so on.
Concrete pumps will transport concrete. Concurrently with the progress of the concrete structure, the initial MEP works will be completed. Hoists will carry the vertical material and labor transportation. Following the upward advancement of the main structure, hoists will be erected in stages.
After the concrete work for several of the floors is completed, the block, plaster, and screed work will begin. The tiling (ceramic, for example) will then begin. All finished floor tiling will be covered with gypsum plaster or plywood, which will be removed and cleansed before handover.
Building finishes will be applied by completing wet building finishes on one area before beginning dry building finishes. Building finishes will be applied from top to bottom whenever possible to avoid damaging previously finished work. Work will also be done in a specific order; wet finishing on half of the block will be completed before dry finishes begin.
Dry finishes such as false ceilings, framing carpentry, aluminum, and so on will subsequently be applied alongside priming for paint. Beginning of aluminum (Curtain wall will begin from the bottom to the top. Upon completion of half of the concrete structure for the building, curtain wall fixing will begin. Curtain wall progress and finishes will be followed by the second fixing of electromechanical works.
Installation of chillier units will be advanced in order to begin air conditioning of certain portions of the building, which can provide completion of all finishes. – Painting will be completed except for the final coat, which will follow the completion of all dry finisher and MEP pre-commissioning activities.
Work on the external pavement and kerbstones will begin after the exterior envelope is completed.
Methodology of Block Work
A detailed method statement for block work shall be created, explicitly describing material kinds, quality of finish, and other critical features; block construction will begin when the scaffolding and formwork are removed.
Groundwork will begin after the slab for the second floor is completed, and the concrete blocks supplied for the site will be confirmed by the consultant.
Mortar will be mixed on-site according to the specifications and trail mixes allowed by the consultants, and standard accessories with consultant approvals will be utilized. Prior to laying block work, the alignment and level of the neighboring concrete works will be examined.
Adequate curing arrangements for block work will be given in accordance with requirements, and all junction details with reinforced concrete frame will be carried out in accordance with previously authorized plans.
Wall chasing will begin to supply all necessary’ conducting, followed by plastering preparation, fastening of angle beads and other accessories, and rush coat application.
Plastering Techniques
Prior to the start of plastering, it will be ensured that the block work has been laid to the true line and level, that all cutouts or voids in the block work have been filled or treated, that the block work has been properly filled with mortar and pointed, and that all required building services have been installed. A trial panel area of work will be completed and approved before the start of plastering on all areas.
GRANITE AND TERRAZZO TILES, CERAMIC FLOOR AND WALL TILES
Ceramic tiles and fixing methods will be approved by the consultant prior to procurement and delivery to the site. Upon contract award, a detailed method statement will be prepared specifically identifying material types, quality of finish, and other important aspects. Before beginning tiling works in wet areas, the floor will be tested and approved by the consultant.
The pattern of laying tiles will be identified and clearly indicated, as well as the level end datum of the tiles. – Tiles supplied to the job site will be verified for dimensions, integrity, quality, and conformity with the material submitted.
PAINTING TECHNIQUES
The specific methods to be utilized for the building activity will be according to the contract specifications and drawings. Before painting activities begin, the paint system must be approved, and paint materials brought to the site must be checked against the material approval.
A painting trial area will be carried out and approved by the consultant. Before beginning with the application, surfaces will be dry and prepared for the paint according to manufacturer recommendations. Adequate protection will be provided to avoid damage from paint spillage. Appropriate clean brushes, rollers, or sprayers will be available for the application of the painting material.
WORK IN ALUMINIUM
Prior to the start of aluminum work, a detailed method statement will be created, specifically describing material kinds, finish quality, and other critical factors; all aluminum work will be performed by an approved subcontractor.
Materials delivered to the site will meet the material approval sample. Workshop drawings must be approved by the consultant. Delivered components to the site will be protected from damage due to handling and transportation. Damaged components will be segregated and clearly labeled.
Each delivery will include certification for the thickness of protective coatings, as well as dimensions of manufactured members confirmed against authorized drawings.
CEILINGS ARE SUSPENDED
The specific methods to be used for the construction activity will be as per the contract specification and drawings; supply and installation of the suspended ceiling system will be carried out by an approved subcontractor; materials and suspended systems must be approved by the consultant before work begins on site.
A reflective ceiling plan for the layout will be created in collaboration with the MEP Subcontractor, as well as coordinating mechanical and electrical drawings. Adequate supports will be supplied for all light fixtures and diffusers.
Support spacing and system installation will be carried out in line with the manufacturer’s instructions, with the installation level of the suspended ceiling laid out in accordance with the approved shop drawings.
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