Finishing Works Method Statement for Building Construction

The below method statement is helpful for the building civil finishing works for any kind of project. Minimum site safety requirements are Safety Glasses, Safety Footwear, Helmet and High Visibility Vest. Any additional PPE as per the task risk assessment. Solid brick, Cement, Sand and other materials should be arranged into groups at appropriate place… Read More »

Construction Definitions & Terms – Beginning with E and F

Construction Terms Beginning With Letter: E EarnestMoney- A sum paid to the seller to show that a potential purchaser is serious about buying. Earthquake Strap- A metal strap used to secure gas hot water heaters to the framing or foundation of a house. Intended to reduce the chances of having the water heater fall over… Read More »

Pavement Materials Classification and Properties

Aggregates form the major portion of pavement structure and they form the prime materials used in pavement construction. Aggregates have to bear stresses occurring due to the wheel loads on the pavement and on the surface course they also have to resist wear due to abrasive action of traffic. These are used in pavement construction… Read More »

Aggregate Crushing Value Test Method

The purpose of this method is to determine the crushing value of the given sample of aggregate for the road construction works. The Principal mechanical properties required in road stones are: Satisfactory resistance to crushing under the roller during construction and Adequate resistance to surface abrasion under traffic. Also stresses under rigid tyre rims of… Read More »

Construction Definitions & Terms – Beginning with C and D

CO– An abbreviation for “Certificate of Occupancy“. This certificate is issued by the local municipality and is required before anyone can occupy and live within the home. It is issued only after the local municipality has made all inspections and allmonies and fees have been paid. Caisson– A 10? or 12? diameter hole drilled into… Read More »

AHU Installation Method Statement

This document defines the method statement for the installation of AHU at construction site in compliance with the approved designs and approved material submittals. Prior to installation of AHU, the supervisor and foreman will verify and ensure that all the safety requirements have been complied with and are in place. All installation I Construction I Testing works shall be carried out  in… Read More »