Client: Abu Dhabi Ports
Consultant: LWK + Partners & Cundall
Main Contractor: - Orient House for Development
& Construction Co.
Sub-Contractor: - Dar Al Yousif Metalic Const.
Ind. L.L.C.
Project: Topside Works for Abu Dhabi Maritime
Projects
Method Statement for Installation of Aluminum
Doors & Windows.
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Table of Contents
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1. PURPOSE .................................................................................................................. 4
2. SCOPE ....................................................................................................................... 4
3. LEGISLATION AND CODE OF PRACTICE ............................................................... 4
4. REFERENCES ........................................................................................................... 4
5. DEFINITIONS & ABREVIATION ................................................................................ 5
6. RESOURCES............................................................................................................. 5
6.1.
Materials and their approval. ................................................................................................................ 5
6.2.
Subcontractor Approval ...................................................................................................................... 5
6.3.
Shop Drawing Approval ...................................................................................................................... 5
6.4.
Equipment & Tools ............................................................................................................................... 5
6.5.1
Project Manager / Construction Manager ............................................................................... 5
6.5.2
Safety Officer ...................................................................................................................................... 6
6.5.3
QA/QC Engineer ............................................................................................................................... 6
6.5.4
Site Engineer ...................................................................................................................................... 6
6.5.5
Surveyors ............................................................................................................................................. 7
6.5.6
Foreman ............................................................................................................................................... 7
6.5.7
Operator ............................................................................................................................................... 7
6.5.8
Skilled Laborers................................................................................................................................. 7
7. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................... 7
8. DETAILED CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE (METHODOLOGY) ............................... 8
Planning of Work Activities ............................................................................................................. 8
8.1
Survey and Setting Out .................................................................................................................. 9
8.1.1
8.2
Procedure for fabrication and Installation for the Doors & Windows ........................................... 9
8.2.1
General ................................................................................................................................................. 9
8.2.2
Receipts, inspection and Storage Material. ....................................................................................... 9
8.2.3
Fabrication .............................................................................................................................................. 9
8.2.3.1
Preparation: .................................................................................................................................. 10
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8.2.3.2
Cleaning Requirements: .......................................................................................................... 10
8.2.3.3
Fit-Up and Alignment:............................................................................................................... 10
8.2.3.4
Welding: ......................................................................................................................................... 10
8.2.4
Inspection: ............................................................................................................................................. 10
8.2.5
Marking and Packing: ........................................................................................................................ 11
8.2.6
Delivery material on site:.................................................................................................................... 11
8.2.7
Installation Procedure: ........................................................................................................................ 11
9. INSPECTION AND TESTING PLAN ........................................................................ 11
10. RELATED FORMS ................................................................................................... 11
11. ATTACHMENTS ...................................................................................................... 11
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1. PURPOSE
This Method Statement describes the installation of Aluminum Doors & Windows activities that
shall be undertaken for carrying out. This method statement is prepared to identify the work
stages while carrying out the related works for the "Construction of Topside Works for Abu Dhabi
maritime Projects” to ensure the works shall be carried out in compliance with relevant approved
for construction drawings and project specifications.
Furthermore, Orient House for Development & Const. Co. team in coordination with the safety
team on site shall ensure that all safety rules and regulations are strictly adopted as set by the
local authorities to comply with the Client to safely accomplish the desired task.
2. SCOPE
This method statement describes the overall sequence of Aluminum Doors & Windows activities
that shall be carried out during the construction of " Topside Works for Abu Dhabi maritime
Projects” It also outlines the material used, machinery and equipment involved for ensuring the
works are carried out safely and in compliance with relevant drawings and project specifications.
3. LEGISLATION AND CODE OF PRACTICE
ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.)
BS
British Standard Institute
ISO International Organization for Standardization.
DOT-M-08 -Environmental, Health and Safety Manual for Road Projects;
4. REFERENCES
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Abu Dhabi Ports specification.
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Arch Particular Specification.
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Project Relevant Contract Drawings and IFC drawing
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Project Standard Construction Specifications
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Orient House for Development & Const. Co. Project Quality Plan
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Orient House for Development & Const. Co. Project Health and Safety Plan
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Approved Shop Drawings.
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Material Submittal for Thermoplastic Reflective Road Marking
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Applicable Standards & Codes of Practice
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Work Inspection Request
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Inspection and Test Plan
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Checklist for Bicycle Track Coating
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5. DEFINITIONS & ABREVIATION
Client
Abu Dhabi Ports
Consultant
LWK+PARTNERS
Engineer/Consultant
CUNDALL
Contractor
Orient House for Development & Const. Co.
ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials
BS
British Standards;
WIR
Work Inspection Request
ITP
Inspection and Test Plan
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
6. RESOURCES
6.1. Materials and their approval.
All material as per approved shop drawing
6.2. Subcontractor Approval

The works as described in this method statement shall be strictly carried out by
subcontractor Dar Al Yousif Metalic Const. Ind. LLC
6.3. Shop Drawing Approval

All relevant shop drawings approved from Engineer/Employer will be used as
reference during the application.
6.4. Equipment & Tools

Drilling Machine – 2 Nos. Portable hand tools

Portable crane – 30 MT (To be provided by main contractor)
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Lifting Equipment if required (To be Provided by main contractor)
6.5.1

Project Manager / Construction Manager
Ensure that the program of works is submitted and the satisfaction of the
Consultant/Client.
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Develop a good relationship with the Consultant/Client.
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Tracking all contractual issues with Consultant/Client.
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Give technical support and guidance to the construction team on site.

Ensure full coordination with the construction team and the safety on site to ensure
that all risks and hazards are eliminated and control measures are in place to avoid
any undesired accidents.
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Monitor the construction program on site to comply with the approved work schedule.
6.5.2
Safety Officer
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To ensure all safety signs are in place and in good working condition at all times.

Make frequent and unscheduled inspections on site to ensure that control measures to
reduce or eliminate hazards are effective and still in place while the structural steel
fabrication & Installation for the Doors & Windows.
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Act upon and monitor the progress of the safety related activities based on each
situation or/and the recommendations of the Project Manager or Engineer's/Client's
Representative.
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To coordinate with all parties and to brief them from time to time on any related
safety issues on site.
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To ensure that the preventive maintenance is carried out on daily basis.
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Carry out Tool Box Talks (TBT) for the labors in the presence of General Foreman to
highlight safety matters prior to the commencement of the works.
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Ensure Plant/Equipment are equipped with reverse sound alarm system

To carry out investigation, report to relevant parties and coordinate if there are any
accident happened on site.
6.5.3
QA/QC Engineer

Ensure that work shall be carried out according to the approved shop drawings,
approved method statement and quality control procedure.
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Inspect the works prior to calling for Consultant inspection.
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Maintain completed inspection and test records for any future references.
6.5.4
Site Engineer

Implement all approved method statements, health and safety procedures on site.

Follow up the work and ensure that every activity is carried out according to the
approved shop drawings and specifications

Ensure that all materials, tools, equipment and manpower are sufficient enough to
execute the work
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6.5.5
Coordinate with QA/QC Engineer for inspection of work activities all completed
work.
Surveyors
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To establish the main horizontal and vertical reference points, required levels, bench
mark as indicated in the approved for construction drawings to avoid excess
Installation for the Doors & Windows.
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the structural steel fabrication & Installation for the Doors & Windows are set out as
per approved Shop Drawing.
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Surveyor should check all the levels throughout the project must be related as
indicated in the approved for construction drawings.
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Make sure the survey records shall be jointly signed by Orient House for Development
& Const. Co. site engineer in-charge and the Consultant/Engineer and copy of the
approved record sheet shall be kept on file for future reference.
6.5.6
Foreman
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Execute the works as per the instruction given by the site engineer
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Carry out the works according to the approved shop drawings.
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Provide daily report to site engineer
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Make sure that safety is well practiced on site.
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Control site disposal of waste materials.
6.5.7
Operator
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Operator should check their equipment to make sure they are operational prior use.
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Clean, maintain and make basic repairs to equipment.
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Report malfunctioning equipment to foreman.
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Ensure that safety standards are met.
6.5.8

Skilled Laborers
Execute the works as per the Foreman's instructions.
7. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

For Orient House for Development & Const. Co, Safety is always paramount on all
its projects.
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All staff involved in the project shall be inducted on the safety, health and
environmental issues associated with the work.

Only trained personnel with relevant experience shall be allowed to handle
machinery.
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Appropriate Safety Signboards, barriers and lighting and other safeguards shall be
provided as required by the nature of and location of the works. All operations shall
be carried out in accordance with the safety requirements.
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All field personnel will use PPE safety requirements like safety shoes, helmets, cover
all, dust mask, etc. ad required.
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Before starting the works, multi lingual sign boards shall be posted in the vicinity of
the working area to warn laborers to take all precautionary measures on site.

All personnel who shall be involved in the Installation for the Doors & Windows shall
be given adequate training sessions on how to use the Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) (i.e. protective clothing, helmet, gloves, safety shoes, and goggles) at all times.

Tool Box Talk (TBT) shall be given on a daily basis to the workforce who shall be
involved in the above mentioned works. This TBT shall include both General and
Specific precautionary measures which must be adhered to during the works.
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All Plant and Equipment that shall be used in construction works shall be certified by
Third Party prior to being used to ensure that they are fit for purpose.

All Plant and Equipment shall be operated by competent operators who hold valid
operative certificate.
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Coolers for potable water shall be available in sufficient number to ensure the
abundance of water at all times.
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The safety of the works shall be closely monitored by Orient House for
Development & Const. Co. HSE Officers and site construction team.
8. DETAILED CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE (METHODOLOGY)
8.1
Planning of Work Activities

Orient House for Development & Const. Co. shall ensure that prior to starting any
work, a Permit to Work (PTW) and/or No Objection Certificate (NOC) is granted to
Orient House for Development & Const. Co. construction team from the relevant
authorities in order to safely proceed with the works.

Approved method statement and risk assessment shall be made available at the
workplace and communicated to all team members who shall be involved in the works.
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Prior to the commencement of the works, a Task Risk Assessment (TRA) shall be
prepared by a competent person to address all hazards and to put down the
necessary control measures to eliminate or reduce any unanticipated hazard pertinent
to the work activities.
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Construction team shall install all necessary hazards warning signage and
demarcation in the worksite.
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Issue to the Engineer the Work Notification 24 hour in advance prior to start any
activity.

Obtain engineers approval for the Installation of Doors & Windows Activities.

Mobilize all required equipment, tools and manpower.
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The surveyor shall set out the targeted area, staked and clearly marked whether a
cut or fill is required according to the profile provided in the issued for construction
drawings.
8.1.1
Survey and Setting Out
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8.2
Joint site survey and setting out will be conducted by the Contractor and Engineer’s
representative to verify location for the Installation of Doors & Windows activities as
per approved shop drawings.
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Approved Method statement for Surveying and Setting out will be used as reference
in setting out works.
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Joint survey data will be provided to the Engineer if required.
Procedure for fabrication and Installation for the Doors & Windows.
8.2.1
General

All the related documents such as shop drawings, method statements, material
approvals, subcontractor's approvals, test certificates, etc. must be available upon
request.

Prior to start of installation, Task risk assessment is to be prepared.

Once the TRA is completed the necessary work permits shall be raised and toolbox
talk is initiated. The toolbox talk shall designate areas of responsibility and ensure
that all personnel involved are familiar with the scope of work, know the
responsibilities and risks involved.

The document shall cover the relevant areas of Abu Dhabi Port.

Majority of fabrication / welding works shall be executed in Dar Al Yousif Metalic
Const. Ind. LLC work shop at ICAD-2. All the equipment and accessories shall be
thoroughly inspection prior to commencement of work.
8.2.2
Receipts, inspection and Storage Material.

Upon the receipt, all materials will be kept under proper storage.

All incoming materials will be subjected to inspection and approval from Consultant .
Rrecords will be maintained for the same.

Only upon approval of materials, fabrication will be started.

Transfer and storage of structural materials shall be performed in a manner, which
will not be detrimental to the material characteristics.

Lifting of material during the transfer, installation or fabrication shall be in such a
manner as to prevent damage to material surface.
8.2.3 Fabrication

The fabrication will be carried out at subcontractor workshop.
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The fabrication shop will be fully equipped for fabrication. Fabrication shop will
include all the Necessary hand tools, welding equipment, work benches, stands and
handling equipment.
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Daily status report shall be prepared for the evaluation of welding and welding
performance.
8.2.3.1 Preparation:

Bevel end and straight edges on Pipe shall be prepared by means of thermal cutting
and grinding to provide a reasonable smooth true weld surface.
8.2.3.2 Cleaning Requirements:

Bevel end and straight end edges shall be cleaned properly and slag produced by
cutting will be chipped and ground off the surface.

Paints, dirt, grease and foreign matter will be removed by grinding prior to any
welding from machined bevel edges on Railings.

Welding slag and spatters shall be removed by chipping, grinding etc, after each
weld pass. Welding shall be exclusively done by using proper welding consumables.
8.2.3.3 Fit-Up and Alignment:
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Fit ups shall be prepared by tack welding. Qualified welders will carry out tack
welding.
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Misalignment between prepared joints will not exceed the requirements.

Proper locking systems / supports will be used whenever required for alignment and
holding during welding operations to prevent distortion and twisting.

Temporary welding attachments will be used wherever required for fit ups.
Temporary attachments and weld metal shall be compatible with parent material.
8.2.3.4 Welding:

After welding is completed welding spatters will be removed by chipping and wire
brushed. Also dirt, rust and slag shall be removed to provide a clean weld bead for
inspection.

All temporary supports will be ground off level with the parent surface. After
removal of temporary welded attachments of all materials, the weld area shall be
dressed.
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Repair of weld will be carried out as per the approved procedures.

Weld bead and surrounding area will be dressed or ground as required to give the
correct contour for proper evaluation of the weld quality by QC Engineer.
8.2.4 Inspection:
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All fabricated Parts will be subject to visual inspection.
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All weld joints shall be subject to 100% visual.
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Material verification and dimensional checks throughout the fabrication and at
completion to check welding from a visual aspect shall be carried out to ensure that
fabrication is in accordance with the drawings.

All inspection activities shall be according to the approved Inspection and Test plan.
8.2.5 Marking and Packing:

Proper identification marks shall be provided on the pre-fabricated parts for each
size.

Finished items shall be packed in order to prevent any damage of the paint during
the transportation and handling.
8.2.6 Delivery material on site:

Delivery the materials to site.

Safety Induction for the personnel involved in the site activities.
8.2.7 Installation Procedure:

Obtain Orient House for Development & Const. Co. approvals and PTW for the
Installation works.

Carry out the site survey with Consultant.

Start Aluminum Doors & Windows.

Place Doors & windows in right position and fixed with anchors.

Check level and position of post.
9. INSPECTION AND TESTING PLAN

Related Inspection and Testing Plan attached.
10. RELATED FORMS

Works Inspection Request (WIR)
11. ATTACHMENTS

Inspection Check List (ICL).
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Inspection and Testing Plan (ITP).

Task Risk Assessment (TRA)
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