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Project Title
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Method Statement for Block Works

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE
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2.0 SCOPE

3.0 REFERENCES

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

5.0 EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

6.0 MATERIALS

7.0 WORKFORCES

8.0 PROCEDURE

9.0 HSE

10.0 DOCUMENTATION

11.0 ATTACHMENTS
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1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to define how Masonry block works shall be carried out under
controlled condition. All block works are carried out in accordance with the approved shop drawings
and contract specifications.

2.0 SCOPE

This method statement covers the detailed procedure to be followed for external and internal masonry
works laying, reinforcing and anchoring process.
This procedure shall be read in conjunction with contract specification where applicable.

3.0 REFERENCES

 Project specifications:
 Latest revised Approved Shop Drawings
 Contract Drawings
 Project HSE Plan
 Project Quality Plan

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Manager

Site Manager Surveyor QA/QC HSE Supervisor

4.1 Project Manager is responsible:

 For overall implementation of this method statement and supervision of construction activities.
 For submittals and approvals of Drawings, Plans, Method Statements including Inspection and
Test Plans and Risk/Impact Assessments.
 Liaison with the client and all other parties for approvals permits for the smooth operations.
 Arranging the human and material resources and scheduling of execution activities.
 Overall supervision of Quality Management System.
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 Overall Supervision of OHS & E Management System.

 Project execution and handing over of site to client and to obtain completion certificates.
 To coordinate with client for any changes to design and or project requirements.
 Controlling the progress work and ensure final approval is obtained at least 3 days before start of
works.

4.2 Site Manager/Site Engineer is responsible:

 For execution of project activities.

 For carrying out works as per approved drawings, method statements, and QHSE Procedures.
 For getting client/client representative’s approvals for works done, wherever applicable.
 Notifying QC engineer and issuing WIR (Works Inspection Request) in sufficient time
(normally 24 hours in advance) when work is ready for inspection as detailed hereunder.
 Liaison with MEP contractor engineer for marking out and installation of embedded items/cut
outs.
 Facilitate the inspection by engineer and obtain approval.

4.3 Surveyor is responsible:

 For carrying out survey activities

 For marking lines and coordinates and bench marks as per the approved layout drawings.
 Ensure that all measuring equipment used are calibrated and in proper working conditions.
 Comply with the QHSE requirements of the Project.

4.4 Lead QA/QC Engineer is responsible:

 For ensuring that all works are carried out as per approved drawings, method statements and
Inspection and Test Plans.
 Coordinate with client/client representative for the approvals of works as per approved ITP and
maintaining records of the same.
 To ensure all measuring devices are calibrated and in proper conditions.
 To ensure that all material used, which is permanently going to be installed in approved by
client and meet project requirements.
 Comply with the QHSE requirements of the Project.
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4.5 HSE Advisor is responsible:

 For carrying out Task specific risk assessments for each activity.
 Conducting tool box talks to create awareness regarding assessed risks and environmental
impacts associated with each activity.
 For carrying out daily inspections to ensure works are being carried out in accordance with the
OHS & E Procedures and legal and other requirements.
 To ensure that work permit system is implemented as per the OHS&E requirements.
 To ensure that all equipment have safety load certificates (where applicable) and all operators
having licenses and permits.
 To supervise the construction activities as per the OHS&E requirements.
 To ensure that all activities are assessed for environmental impacts and compliance to the legal
and other requirements.
 To liaise with the client for any OHS&E requirements.

5.0 EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

The list of equipment to be used for the execution of works includes but not limited to the following:
Below is the equipment involved in the construction of the block works / cavity walls:-

 Nail Gun

 Table Grinder from block cutting

 Scaffolding Platforms

 Electric drills

 Trowels & Hand tools

 Mixer machine

 Wheel barrow

 Masonry saw

 Mason square

 3m long Aluminum straight edge

 Spirit level

 Water level
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 Measuring tape

 Line dory

 Plumb bob

 Calibrated survey instruments.

The capacity / size of the above equipment shall be judged in accordance with site conditions,
requirements, and availability at the time of execution

6.0 MATERIALS

Materials in this construction activity include:

 Solid and Hollow Concrete Masonry Blocks

 Thermal Blocks

 Cement

 Sand

 Damp Proof Course

 Steel masonry accessories, head ties, lateral ties etc.

 Cement based Non shrink grout etc.

7.0 WORKFORCES

No. Position Nos Remark

1.0 Project Manager (1)
2.0 Site Manager (1)
3.0 Site Engineer (1)
4.0 QA/QC Engineer (1)
5.0 HSE Supervisor (1)
6.0 Skill Workers (25)
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7.0 Un-Skill Workers (8)

8.0 PROCEDURE

8.1 General

 Ensure that material, sample and method statement and masonry accessories have been submitted as
per the specification and approved by the Engineer.
 Masonry delivered to site shall be carefully unloaded & handled to prevent chipping and breakage
and random sample to be sent for testing.
 Masonry units shall store in dry location on plank platforms of adequate size.
 Verify that all reinforcing, anchors, dowels, lintels, flashings, and other built-in items are on hand,
of proper size, and locations established.
 Before commencement of work ascertain the nature and location of all MEP openings and built in
items.

8.2 Setting Out

 Line and location of block work walls shall be marked by the Surveyor and be officially inspected
and settled-out, as no related works may proceed for any area unless released by the Consultant.

8.3 Workmanship
 A Mock-up wall of typical wall type shall be constructed. The wall shall be constructed floor to
floor in height in the area designated by the Consultant. WIR shall be submitted for Consultant
inspection and approvals.
 After approval of Mock-up proceed with masonry works. Concrete block masonry work shall
match with approved mock-up wall
 The surveyor will mark out the layout for the block work using current layout drawings.
 In dry and hot climate, masonry units will be wetted before laying in order to prevent quick drying
and shrinkage of cement based mortars.
 200 thick thermal blocks shall be used for all the external walls or as per approved shop drawings
details.
 An approved Damp Proof Course (DPC) material shall be pre-laid into base of the wall along
alignment of the block wall. The width of DPC material shall be same as the particular thickness of
the blocks specified on the approved shop drawing.
 First layer of blocks to be solid blocks and it should be fully set out with proper alignment.
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 Blocks shall be properly laid on a full bed of mortar. Mortar joint thickness for the general purpose
mortar will be 8mm to 12mm
 Mortar made on site should preferably be mixed by machine.
 Mortar Mixing:
o Mortar mix ration is 1:6 OPC / Sand for CMU blocks and 1:4 OPC / Sand for thermal
blocks as specified.
o Add and mix thoroughly and uniformly in enough water to make mortar tightly ball in
man’s hand and to lightly ooze through fingers as the hand is closed.
o Mix no more mortar at a time than can be used within one half hour. Mortar not used within
the one half hour time shall be disposed off. Do not re-temper mortar.
 Place masonry to lines and levels indicated. Masonry units shall be set out with a storey rod so that
coursing lines up at steel shelf angles, sills, heads of windows and doors with full courses.
 Masonry units will be assembled together overlapped, so the vertical joints are staggered from
course to course. At the corners and wall intersections the overlapping should be the minimum
width of the units. Only cut dimension units will be used at these locations.
 Horizontal anchors for the masonry block walls will be respected as per specifications.
 All the horizontal joints shall be leveled and vertical joint shall be aligned during construction.
 Cutting of masonry will be done by power driven masonry saw.
 Walls shall be kept level at all times. Do not install any portion of wall more than 1.2 m in height
in any particular day. Carry up walls in a uniform manner, no part being raised more than 1000 mm
above any adjacent un-built course, and no area of walling higher than 600 mm, above any course
which is not fully set. Angles and reveals shall be kept true, square and plumb. Broken walls must
be laid up with a lead.
 Walls shall be constructed as true planes and when tested with a 3000 mm straight edge placed
anywhere on the wall in any direction shall be true to place within 3 mm and plumb within 4 mm.
Each horizontal joint shall be level and at same height in all walls around the room and true to the
lines and dimensions indicated on the drawings. Unsatisfactory work shall be removed and
replaced.
 Intersecting concrete block walls shall be tied together in a masonry bond.
 Extend masonry partitions, unless shown otherwise, to within 20 mm of underside of structure. Fill
the 20 mm gap with insulation under 25% compression, so placed that space is left each side of the
finished wall to accept joint sealant
 Install reinforced concrete lintels over openings in concrete block walls. Lintels shall a minimum
of 200 mm bearing on supporting masonry.
 Install solid concrete masonry bearing blocks at the jambs of all concrete block. The bearing blocks
to be of the same material as the adjacent wall surfaces.
 To Provide Lateral Support: Intersecting bearing walls shall be tied together with a prefabricated
"Tee Section" of wall reinforcement or strap anchor set in the second bed course and every third
course thereafter, full height of wall. Tops of masonry walls up to 45 mm thick shall be secured to
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cast-in place concrete slabs above with strap anchors securely fixed to the slab and securely
embedded into mortar joints of the wall. Space anchors not more than 600 mm apart.
 Block work more than 6 m in height shall be reinforced with reinforced concrete stiffening frame
work comprising of 200 x 200 mm verticals at 4.00 meter center and 200 x 300 mm horizontals at
mid-height or at every 3.00 meters in case wall height is bigger than 5.00 meters as per the
approved shop drawings. When the distance between the structural columns is more than 6.o
meters that is the width of panel Block masonry is more than 6.0 meter, and the height and the
height of the panel is more than 4.0 m, provide nonstructural columns (200x200) not exceeding 6.0
m on centers as stiffeners.
 Stiffener columns and beams shall be provided according to the approved shop drawings.
 WIR shall be submitted for the inspection and approval before any casting of stiffener columns and
lintels.
 Construct vertical control joints in masonry walls at maximum 6000 mm o.c. Joints shall be
constructed full height of the walls or partitions. Joints shall be formed by using one half and full
blocks to form a continuous straight vertical joint and placing continuous tarred or waxed paper or
asphalt emulsion on the end half-cells of the blocks; the resulting center key cavity is to be
completely filled with mortar as each course is placed. Vertical joint between the block ends shall
be raked out to a depth of 12 mm full height, both sides and left ready to receive caulking specified
under specifications.
 MEP Cut out: Maintain openings as per the drawing and cut units to accommodate frames, conduit,
fixtures, recesses and other MEP work.
 As Work progresses, install metal door frames, fabricated metal frames, window frames anchor
bolts, plates, conduits, pipes, and other built-in items into Work.
 All frame work shall be anchored both jams and set plumb and true.
 Block work shall built to the respective dimension, thickness and height mentioned on the drawing.
 Curing: Damp cure the block works for 3 days, lintels and sills for 7 days as per the project
specifications.
 Cleaning: As the work proceeds, carefully remove mortar splashes from masonry surfaces and
adjoining surfaces. After completing each section of the wall, clean down surfaces and make good
where required.

9.0 Health, Safety and Environment

 Prior to the construction of the block wall, a scaffold spanning the work area is constructed up
to the level of the construction. The scaffold is to be designed to be able to hold the material
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that is to be used in the block wall construction. Scaffolding will be erected so that it will
allow each mason free access without being tied off.

 All workers working at height will have to wear safety harnesses with lanyard.

 The area where the block work activities are in progress will be barricaded.

10.0 DOCUMENTATION

The work shall be executed as per specifications, approved method statement & shop drawings.

11.0 ATTACHMENTS
 Inspection & Test Plan (ITP)
 Checklist
 Impact/Risk Assessment