Program: King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
Document Submission Sheet
Program No: KAFD00296
Cluster / Parcel: KAFD Temporary Offices / Parcel 6.29
Document Title: Method Statements for cement board installation
Document No.: KAFD-629-UNI-ARC-MES-00002
Revision No.: R01
Action Print Name Signature Role Date
Prepared Awais Ahmed QA/QC Manager 06/07/2024
Checked Mohammed Atef QA/QC Manager 06/07/2024
Approved Bassam flyhan Project Manager 06/07/2024
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Document Title: METHOD STATEMENT FOR CEMENT BOARD INSTALLATION
Submission Details
No. Item Description
1 Reason for Issue / Purpose of issue Issued for Approval.
Contract, Agreement, or
2 Specification Reference(s) KAFD00296
*Limit to 5Nos. References
This document has been prepared, checked and
approved in accordance with Management System
3 Compliance Statement
processes and complies with the Contract, Agreement, or
Specification References above.
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Method Statement for Cement Board
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Document Title: METHOD STATEMENT FOR CEMENT BOARD INSTALLATION
Table of Contents
1 Scope of Work ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2 Purpose .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
3 Reference........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4 Definitions.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5 Resources .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.1 Equipment ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.2 Direct Manpower Requirement ................................................................................................................................... 4
6 Roles and Responsibilities ..............................................................................................................................................5
7 Method and sequence of Work ...................................................................................................................................6
1.7 Floor cement board wall & decking installation ......................................................................................................6
7.1.1 Delivery, Storage and Handling ...................................................................................................................................6
7.1.2 Tools and Equipment ......................................................................................................................................................9
7.1.3 Sequence of works......................................................................................................................................................... 13
7.1.4 Cement board floor installation ................................................................................................................................. 13
7.1.5 Cement board wall installation ................................................................................................................................... 16
8 Quality Requirements.................................................................................................................................................... 16
9 HSE Instructions .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
10 Appendices ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
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Document Title: METHOD STATEMENT FOR CEMENT BOARD INSTALLATION
1 Scope of Work
This method statement outlined the following items involved in internal works
Floor cement board wall & decking installation.
2 Purpose
The method statement for Modular Building Finishing Works is to explain the systematic procedures,
arrangements, and safety measures, which ought to be followed during floor wall & decking,
Contractor shall be accountable to comply with all work and safety stipulations/measures as stated
in this method statement.
The objective of the work activities enumerated herein is to facilitate the construction works which
related to Prefabricated Building Finishing Works under the above referenced project
3 Reference
SBC 201 CR-18
Project quality plan
ASTM C 475 Specifications for Joints Treatment Materials for cement Board
ASTM C 840 Specifications for Application and Finishing of cement Board
4 Definitions
Project: KAFD Temporary Office / Parcel 6.29.
Owner: The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company.
Project Management Construction Management (PMCM): Saudi Arabian Parsons Ltd. (SAPL).
Supervision Construction Consultant (SCC): Saud Consult.
ITP: Inspection and Test Plan.
MST: Method Statement.
NCR: Nonconformance Report.
PQP: Project Quality Plan.
MST: Method Statement.
QMP: Quality Management Process.
QMS: Quality Management System
5 Resources
5.1 Equipment
5.2 Direct Manpower Requirement
Qualified Fabrication Supervisor/ Forman.
Qualified technics.
Non-Skilled Labour.
Note: The type and quantities of equipment are subject to change to suit the site requirements.
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6 Roles and Responsibilities
Project Manager The Project Manager shall be responsible for the over- all
direction, monitoring, coordination, and control of all
construction activities.
QA/QC Manager Communicating with all site staff about the Quality
requirements as per QMS.
Shall ensure all inspections and tests are conducted as per the
approved Inspection and Test Plan.
Ensure only approved materials incorporated in works.
Make sure that Raw Material is as per approved make and
traceability maintained.
Ensure required training and induction provided to all
workers/supervisors.
Make sure procedure is as per approved Method Statement.
Ensure all testing is performed, witnessed, and verified.
Project Engineer Understanding the drawings prior to start of work and all
details are provided to execute the work. If not, then take
clarification from Client.
Compliance to EHS and QA/QC requirements prior to
commencement of work.
Engaging workmen in work according to plan.
Cross checking the activities intermittently during day’s work
and ensuring the activity is done within tolerance limits.
Mobilizing the materials required for work prior to start of
work. Preparing safe to work card for all activities and giving
toolbox talk based on the safe to start work card as part of the
work instruction to workmen working under him highlighting
the risk involved in the task.
To ensure safety of workmen working in his area. To ensure a
proper working platform with access to keeping materials.
Ensure all working and checking tools are available on site with
the working team before start of work.
To ensure proper housekeeping at site at the end of day’s
work.
Understanding HSE requirements of project from HSE plan,
HSE management systems, EHS Manual & following the same
in execution of work.
Marking legibly grid reference/ Date of construction.
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Ensuring implementation of proper work methodology for all
activities.
Co-ordinate with site engineers and ensure that the survey
works are carried out according to the latest drawing.
Ensure that all construction equipment and vehicles are
inspected and cleared by the HSE department.
QC Inspector The QC Inspector shall be responsible for checking and
implementing of Quality requirements on site.
Construction Supervisor Shall be responsible in monitoring actual site works activities
from fabrication to installation to ensure that each piece of
fabricated steel structure is as per drawing specification.
Ensure that equipment’s and manpower are enough necessary
to complete the project schedule.
Safety Supervisor Shall be responsible in monitoring and overseeing safety
implementation activities related to site installation area and
ensure that all safety parameters are being complied with all
working personnel.
Site foreman Supervise the execution of the work and ensure that it is being
done as per project approved specification and drawings and
approved work procedure.
Ensure that manpower and equipment are properly
distributed.
Coordinate with other construction team working adjacent to
his location of work.
Conduct JSA to ensure that each member of the crew is aware
of the
hazards.
Ensure that all control measures to arrest the hazard are being
implemented.
Arrange for the required materials, tools, and equipment.
Prepare and submit the daily report
7 Method and sequence of Work
7.1 Floor cement board wall & decking installation
7.1.1 Delivery, Storage and Handling
The sheets are packaged on pallets. They are to be transported under a tarpaulin.
Wide straps must be used when the sheets are moved by crane. Steel cables may not be used
because they can damage the sheets.
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The sheets must be stacked in a dry ventilated space. If the sheets are stored outside, they must
always be protected against rain by a tarpaulin or plastic sheet. If the sheets do become wet in
the packing, all packaging must be removed and placed in a way that they can dry out
thoroughly. It is recommended to allow the sheets to acclimatize in the space where they are
to be used. Ensure that foil is always placed between stacked sheets to avoid paint damage.
The sheets must be horizontally stacked on a flat surface. The sheets must always be sufficient
supported so that they do not sag.
A sheet must always be lifted from a stack by two persons and then be carried vertically.
A sheet must always be lifted from a stack by two persons and then be carried vertically.
For decorative applications one is advised to wear gloves to avoid sweat and grease marks.
When working on the sheet it must be sufficiently supported so that it does not sag. The sawing
bench must be very stable and may not vibrate. The sheet may not be under tension when
sawing. The sheet must be free of vibration and tension during sawing for a good saw cut.
All products can be drilled with a special drill for fibre cement in hard metal, but with a drill
without hammer action. For not-autoclaved sheets, normal drills for stony materials are not
suitable because they can damage the panel around the drillhole.
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7.1.2 Tools and Equipment
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7.1.3 Sequence of works
7.1.4 Cement board floor installation
Installation instructions: To cut with electric fibre cutter is suitable for boards in every size (3.5 –
18 mm).
Installation instructions: To cut with cutter is suitable for boards in size (3.2 – 4 mm).
Installation instructions: To drill the boards – Drill small hole continuously with electric drilling
machine according to the set line.
Place 18 mm. fibre cement board thick on steel frame and fixed by self-drill screw 45 mm. with
maximum 40 mm. spacing and 1.2 m distance from the edges.
Clean the jointing aera by using a hard brush.
Fix next piece of boards together without space lining.
Apply the joint component between the edges spacing.
Cover the screw head by putty.
Install next boards by the following the above method until complete and clean all surface to
be out of dust and oil stain by moist cloth.
Install the surface cover material such as ceramics tile, laminate, parquet, etc. (as indicated in
method).
In case that the surface cover material is not installed, clean the floor and coat by the prime
coat for original cement prior coating with epoxy twice (as suggested by maker) in order to
prevent the surface from scratching.
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7.1.5 gypsum board wall installation
Fix studs to structural element no more than 60 cm apart.
Attach insulation or moisture impermeable membrane.
Fixing cement board 8-16 mm thick by self-drilling wing screw 32 mm 20 cm apart from each
other and 1.2 cm apart from edge of board. Fixing cement board 16 mm thick by self-drilling
screw 45 mm.
Leave the space between board 0.8 – 1.6 cm.
Cover the space with tape before applying polyurethane joint sealant, take tape off, leave it dry.
For internal corner, leave the space between board and apply polyurethane joint sealant to the
space, leave it dry.
Paint old cement primer before covering with acrylic for external painting two layers at least
8 Quality Requirements
The contractor shall submit ITPs based on the scope of work and design standards of the
projects, for approval. The ITPs shall set out the sequence of construction activities for
inspection, examination, and testing, and include the type and level of inspection such as hold,
witness and review points for the contractor and the client.
The contractor shall submit a Bi-Weekly Construction Look Ahead schedule to the project
management to enable the site supervision consultant to plan their weekly activities accordingly.
The site supervision consultants shall validate construction activities through Work Inspection
Requests via PMIS.
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The site supervision consultants or the contractor’s quality control team are the entities who
normally notify the nonconformities to the construction contractor through Site Observation
Notice or Nonconformance Report (NCR) along.
Approved laboratories must be engaged for testing materials and calibrating equipment used
for measuring and testing.
o Construction activities are normally evaluated and validated through:
o Work Inspection Requests.
o Material Inspection Requests.
o Periodical First Party and/or Second Party Audits.
o Inspection and Test Results.
o Quality Assurance and Quality Control Records and Results.
o Corrected Nonconformances.
9 HSE Instructions
o Safety Supervisor/Officers shall carry out the safety site inspections to ensure that safety
requirements are met prior to start work.
o Valid Permit to Work shall be obtained from the concerned authorities including revalidation
at predetermined intervals if required.
o All work shall be in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and any other applicable National
or local codes and with any safety requirements specified by OWNER.
o equipment and tools shall be inspected and certified by SUBCONTRACTOR according to
the inspection program.
o Daily Toolbox Talk shall be carried out as per execution plan, involving all concerned
individuals to aware and inform them of all safety aspects.
o Equipment & machine operators shall be qualified and experienced.
o Task specific PPE shall be provided and worn by personnel.
o All personnel shall have attended HSE induction / awareness training programs conducted
in-house.
o All safety precautions shall be followed as per the established Project Safety Plan.
o Work area shall be maintained neat and clean.
10 Appendices
Appendix 1: RAMS.
Appendix 2: MSDS FOR COSHH
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