LOYAL BUILDING CONTRACTING LLC

METHOD STATEMENT: Electrical

PROJECT : PROPOSED FACTORY, LOGISTICS WAREHOUSE & (G+M) OFFICE

CLIENT : M/s MASTER MARKETING FZCO
CONSULANT : M/s SJ LEWIS ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
CONTRACTOR : M/s LOYAL BUILDING CONTRACTING L.L.C
SITE NO : TP 030702 @ TECHNOPARK-JAFZA, DUBAI-UAE.
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Electrical METHOD STATEMENT

SIGN-OFF
PROPOSED FACTORY, LOGISTICS WAREHOUSE & (G+M) OFFICE
AT PLOT NO TP:030702 @ TECHNOPARK-JAFZA, DUBAI-UAE.
After reviewing the policies and practices as outlined in this plan, the
company Managing Director, General Manager, Operation Manager, Project
Manager, Project Engineers, On-site Foreman, lead hands and all subcontractors
are to be sign off this sheet.

Main Contractor: LOYAL BUILDING CONTRACTING L.L.C.

Project Manager
Name: Date:

Signature:

Consultant: M/s SJ LEWIS ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS.

Project Manager
Name: Date:

Signature:

Client: M/s MASTERBAKER MARKETING FZCO.

Project Manager
Name: Date:

Signature:
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Electrical METHOD STATEMENT

“This method statement sets out to demonstrate our ability to carry out the works
in the optimum time, in the most viable and safe manner to achieve a completed
project to the satisfaction of all parties involved.”

Contents
 General
 Pre-Construction
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 Site Management
 Security and Site establishment
 Personnel
 Site Access and Deliveries
 Signage
 Movement and Hoisting of Materials
 Storage and Handling
 Waste Management
 Scaffolding
 Temporary Services
 Dust and Debris
 Safety
 Noise control
 Construction Method
 Log out / tag out
 Materials
 Pre installation
 Preparation
 Wire pulling
 Cable puling&termination
 Insulation resistance test
 Cable identification
 Work at height up to 15 metes
 Use of mobile lift and scissor lift
 Handover documentation and Client Training
 Protection of Completed Works
 Conclusion

General
This Method Statement details general procedures to be followed for
construction of Electrical Works for Projects.
We have included our intentions for managing and supporting
the project and the particular approaches that will be taken for
certain key aspects. These additional key method statements will
comply with the requirements of the relevant regulatory bodies and
will be prepared by the specific contractors involved.

Pre-start Investigations
Site Logistics Site Logistics Site Management Site Management
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Prior to commencement of site works, an external survey will

be carried out to confirm the existing site levels, extent of any
existing services and the condition of the existing environs.

These will be plotted on a drawing and a photographic record

will be taken, which will be maintained as a record throughout the
stages of the contract.

Notification of the project commencement will be issued to all

Statutory Authorities, advising them of the construction works and
advising them of Loyal Building Contracting LLC proposed
Programme of works.

At the commencement of the contract, Loyal Building

Contracting LLC will start the Logistics activities, which are detailed
below.

Site Management Establishment

The site management for the project will comprise a site based
Senior Operation Manager who will lead the site team and
administer the contract. (See Project Management Chart)

The Senior Operation Manager will be assisted and supported

by the following site based construction management personnel,
responsible for the management and supervision of the site-based
operations.

 Project Manager/Engineer responsible for specific areas of the

construction process
 A Project Supervisor will provide the commercial and procurement
resource.

The site team will be supported and assisted by our head office
based staff including environmental, planning, temporary works,
health and safety managers.

Services installation co-ordination and management will be

achieved by the appointment of our Services Manager to the project.

Security and Site Establishment

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Plywood hoarding or corrugated GI sheet will be erected on the

site boundary, shown on the enclosed Site Logistics plan, to secure it
during the contract period. These hoardings or fences will be
maintained and adapted during the contract to suit the phasing of
the works.

Site office and welfare facilities will be established as identified

on this plan, utilizing the servicing points identified in the
documents and shown on the drawings.

Temporary site accommodation and welfare will comprise of the

Site office, Conference/Meeting and Induction room, First aid and
Welfare facilities and will be erected on hard standings within the
contractor’s working area.

Further accommodation for sub-contractors will be sited as

required and the meeting room will be available for the Client’s
representatives when visiting the site.

Personnel
All personnel will be inducted prior to gaining access to the
site. They will be informed of the specific site rules required in the
preliminaries relating to this project as well as LBC’s site rules and
their own companies method statements.

Site Access and Deliveries

Vehicular and pedestrian access to the site compound will be
from the entry on site. Delivery vehicles will be provided with
directions to the site and be required to turn off engines to avoid
nuisance upon arrival.

A delivery vehicle lay-by and wash down area will be provided at

the entrance of the site compound.

No site access will be permitted during the busy Schedule like

(Concreting / Erecting or other major activities) set down and pick
up times during the day.

Delivery constraints will be identified to all suppliers and trade

contractors.
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Deliveries of materials, plant and equipment will be strictly

controlled and co-ordinated to prevent congestion and disruption to
traffic using Graded Road.

Signage
Adequate signage will be installed such that vehicle deliveries
and access to the site are clearly defined within the general site
geographical area.

A main construction signboard will be positioned in agreement

with the Client.

Site signage will be provided within the curtilage of the site as

necessary to advise Operatives /visitors and delivery staff of safety
requirements within the confines of the site and where to report on
arrival. Such signage will include: -
 Visitors should be reported at site.
 Speed Limits
 Overhead / Underground Services
 Safety Helmet and Footwear Requirement
 Noise
 Vehicle Movement Area

Movement and Hoisting of Materials

Hoisting provisions will be as described under the logistics
section of this method statement.

All vehicle movements and deliveries will be subject to the

control of LBC.

The storage of materials on site will be kept to an absolute

minimum and therefore delivery scheduling will be carried out to
ensure supply is on a ‘just in time’ basis only.

All concrete and screed deliveries will be proposed as ‘ready

mixed’ and will be delivered to site in appropriate vehicles.
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Concrete and screed placement techniques will be changed and

adapted to suit the location and suitability of the equipment for its
placement.

Storage and Handling

The contractor’s site area will provide the storage area for all
plant and materials delivered to site. Materials will be stored within
the building, ready for the finishing trades, once remodeling has
been completed.

More vulnerable materials/equipment will be stored in the

secure area, shown the site plan, or programmed on to site to be
incorporated directly into the construction.

Waste Management
A waste removal strategy will be developed during the pre-
commencement period. This strategy will be incorporated within all
trade contractor orders

For tender purposes we propose that rubbish skips will be

provided within the contractor’s site area, which will be removed and
replaced on a regular basis. All trade contractors will be required to
transport and deposit their rubbish within this provision.

We are also working towards better understanding waste

management so the volume of waste to be disposed is reduced and
segregation enables as much as possible to be recycled.

Scaffolding
Conventional scaffolding, where required, will be independent
with boarded lifts to suit the nature, location and type of the
particular operations.

All scaffolding will be securely tied to the structure and will

include suitable ladder access. Scaffolding will be provided, erected
and maintained in accordance with all current statutory regulations.
In addition brick guards will be provided on the ‘live’ lifts.
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Suitable guard railing will be utilized to prevent falling from

unprotected edges of the excavations, upper floors and staircases as
applicable.

No person other than certified competent scaffolders will be

permitted to erect, alter, adapt or dismantle any conventional
scaffolding.

Temporary Services
Power supply will be provided by a generator until the new electric
main and substation
have been commissioned.
110/220v power will be utilized throughout the building.
Water will be provided direct from the mains system for use in the
welfare facilities.
Temporary drainage will be connected to an underground storage
tank until the new
Pumped foul main has been installed and commissioned.

Dust and Debris

The site will be kept clean and tidy at all times and will accord
with any statutory requirements.

Particular attention will be given to preventing the

contamination of adjoining roadways and existing water courses.

Safety
All trade contractors are obliged to provide safety policies,
plans and method statements and will be interviewed prior to order
placement on all aspects of safety, health and welfare.

All sites are subject to independent site safety checks,

inspection and reports by our independent site safety inspectors and
advisors.

Employer’s direct contractors will be required to accord and be

subject to the same LBC safety procedures and requirements as our
own trade contractors and operatives, as outlined above.
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Safety inspections will also include the works of the employer’s

direct contractors if appropriate.

Noise Control
Management of noise pollution and vibration control will be
given a high priority. Where the works are in close proximity of
occupied buildings WD will ensure that acceptable levels of noise are
adhered to as well as statutory levels imposed by the Environmental
Health Officers.

Electrical Method statement

 Log out / tag out

Lockout/tag out is the specific practices and procedures to

safeguard employees from the unexpected energization or startup of
machinery and equipment, or the release of hazardous energy during
service or maintenance activities
 Disconnects the machinery or equipment from its energy
source(s) before performing service or maintenance.

 The authorized employee(s) either lock or tag the energy-

isolating device(s) to prevent the release of hazardous
energy and take steps to verify that the energy has been
isolated effectively.

 Materials

 All the materials used for the installation shall be as per

the consultant’s/client’s approval.

 Any material delivered at site should be inspected and

approved by the consultant before installing them.

 Pre installation
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 Ensure all drawings and electrical method statement is

approved and available to the installation team.
 Prior to the installation of cables in any area, cable
ladders or any containment system must be inspected and
approved. Ensure that the factory test reports for
continuity of the cables is provided and reviewed to
ensure the fault free installation.
 Check that ladders/trays are free from any sharp edges
and have sufficient space for installing the cables.

 Ensure that ladders/trays are provided with purpose made

bends to accommodate the minimum bending radius of
the cable. This is to ensure that cable is not given undue
stress.

 PVC sleeves shall be installed for all cables passing

through brick, block or concrete or similar structures in
case there is need for future withdrawal.
 Collect and keep ready at site materials such as cable
pulling sleeves, tools, rollers and tackles etc.

 Preparation

 Cables and wires shall be installed in accordance with the

approved shop drawings and properly coordinated with
MAIN CONTRACTOR site engineer/construction manager
for exact locations and levels.
 Proper marking / selection of location on site to be done
prior to commencement of electrical installation works.
 Complete a mock-up installation before main works and
get its approval.

 Wire pulling

 Make sure that all conduits and boxes in both ends are
free from damages and blockages etc and installation is
approved.
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 Blockage shall be checked by inserting the draw wire and

checking that it reaches to the other end without any
disturbance.
 Once the conduit is not blocked the wires shall be pulled
using the draw wires while ensuring no damage occurs
while pulling.
 Pulling compound or lubricant shall be used for pulling
the wires where required.
 Use soap-based pulling compound for short runs i.e. less
than 20 meters for semi conductive insulated wires.
 Use wax based pulling compound for the runs greater
than 20 meters for semi conductive insulated wires.
 While pulling the wires care should be taken to not insert
the pull tension greater than the manufacturer allowed
limits.

 Cable Pulling & Termination

 Transport and place the cable drums as per drum schedule
and at the locations where space is available for working.
The cable drum shall be placed on a jack & spindle
arrangement to ensure free rotation of the drum. Erect
scaffolding where required as per the site requirements.
Cable rollers shall be placed under the cable during pulling
over longer distances and standoff rollers for acute bends, to
ensure that the cable is pulled with minimum effort and the
cable outer jacket is free of scouring lines. The cable shall
be pulled by using pulling means such as fish tape, rope and
basket weave wire/cable grips so as not to damage cable or
its containment system. Care will be taken to ensure that the
maximum pulling tension of all the cables is not exceeded at
any time.

 Cable should be free of any static load i.e. to be places side

by side parallel on the cable tray or ladders. Any kind of dead
weight on the cable shall be avoided. At all times the cable
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schedule & section drawings for the relevant area will be

referred to ensure proper location of cable on the required
ladder and to ensure compliance with project specifications.
 A pulling compound / lubricant shall be used where
necessary as per site conditions i.e. in slabs and
underground conduits etc, the lubricant should not
deteriorate the cable insulation. The cables shall be secured
to the containment system using approved cable ties for
horizontal runs and cable cleats for vertical runs. All control
cables will be installed at a minimum distance of 100mm
from power cables unless otherwise agreed with consultant
as per site conditions.

 Earth (green/yellow) cables shall also be pulled along the

power cables. At all-time of pulling, mark both power and
earth cables for pairing them on both sides of connection i.e.
at sending and receiving ends. Before termination complete
length and route of the cable shall be inspected by QA/QC
engineer, after which a WIR shall be raised for consultant
approval. Cable shall be caped and sealed on both ends after
installation until termination is done.
 Termination shall be done by using the approved termination
materials that include glands, lugs and other accessories
part of termination kit, by using proper crimping tools.
Matching colour gland sheaths shall be provided. All
termination shall be provided with tight fitting covering
sleeves.
 Insulation Resistance Test

 Set the Meggar meter to 1000 volts DC for cables and 500
volts DC for wires. Take reading between phase, phase and
neutral, phase and earth neutral and earth. Note that
resistance reading must not exceed 2 mega-ohms
(MΩ). Check and record the resistance readings as per
specification on the approved insulation resistance test
forms.

 Cables Identifications
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 Install the tags / labels as per project specifications and as

per approved material submittals.
 Cables shall be identified at feeders i.e. the sending and
receiving ends (outgoing cables in SMDB’s and final DB’s)
about 50mm below the gland.

 Identification labels shall be provided at all positions

where cable changes direction and each side of the wall or
floor slab and where cables are in multiple runs.

 Cores of cables connecting control gear, thermostats,

valves etc will also be identified and shall be fitted with
identification sleeves bearing the same marking as the
terminals of the apparatus to which these are connected.
 For cables at feeders, identification will be done as per
specification and approved materials.

 Work at height up to 15mtrs

 Ensure a safe working platform with proper hand rail and

intermediate rail

 Ensure all elevated working areas have proper hand

barriers/hand rail all around and install intermediate rails
where employees need to carry out then works in a
crouching position

 Ensure employees use proper fall arrest system such as

full body harness and hood the harness to a proper
anchorage point wherever fixing hand rails is not
practicable

 Ensure a proper and a safe access to working area

 Train employees on work height safely and the use of fall

arrest system

 Use of Mobile Man Lift and Scissor Lift

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 All mobile man lifts scissor lift must be equipped with

necessary warning and alarm system supervisors
(revolving beacon light/reverse alarms)

 Regular maintenance and checkup must be conducted

 Ensure only trained and authorized operatives are

operating

 A banks man must be assigned as necessary

 Oil leaks must be cleaned without delay

 Don’t lift any erection Steel materials, MEWP must be

only used for lifting working personals.

 Lone working is not permitted, , minimum of 2 persons

should work on MEWP

Handover Documentation and Client Training

In parallel with the construction phases we will put in place
procedures for monitoring the progress of information production
relating to the handover documentation to ensure it is available for
handover.

Protection of Completed Works

The sub-contractors will adequately protect all materials, equipment
and finishes to the satisfaction of LBC. To prevent damage arising
from weather conditions, construction activities, or any other cause
whatsoever during the progress of the sub-contract works and until
the completion of the Project.

The required level of, and type of protection required to protect

completed works will be agreed by all parties, in advance of any
works commencing.

Contract Administration and Handovers

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Throughout the contract, LBC will maintain the updated, tracked

and monitored Construction Programme for the works. In order to
ensure that the Programme is adhered to, LBC will hold regular on-
site progress meetings with Trade-contractors. At these meetings,
other issues such as quality and safety will be discussed in detail to
ensure that they fully comply with the contract requirements.

Prior to handover of sections of works, LBC will carry out their

own snagging of the works, with the aim of achieving ‘zero’ defects
at practical completion.

As built drawings, commissioning records and operation and

maintenance manuals will be prepared and issued to the Project
Manager, prior to completion of the works.

CONCLUSION
The above method statement has been developed specifically
to demonstrate our understanding of the project requirements and
the detailed methodology required to carry out a project of this
nature.

It is not however all encompassing and prior to the

commencement of each stage or phase of the construction works
specific method statements will be produced and agreed with the
Loyal Building Contracting Site Management Team.
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