CONSTRUCTION METHOD STATEMENT

FOR THE PROPOSED McCARTHY AND STONE

DEVELOPMENT

Gable Lodge
108 Church Hill
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1LG
LOCATION.

The Site is located on the junction of St Johns road and Church Hill, The development is
within a Residential area with Church Close to the North Eastern boundary and Grassmere
Close to the North West.

DESCRIPTION.

Demolishment of existing building and construction of a three storey Apartment block

comprising of 11 age exclusive apartments with associated communal facilities, access,
parking and landscaping.

CONSTRUCTION METHODOLGY

PRE-START INVESTIGATION

Surveys will be carried out to verify the positions of existing services and any additional
surveys that are required will be carried out prior for the main construction works
commencing on site.

Notification of commencement will be issued to all Statutory Authorities. Drawings of

existing services will be obtained and compared to the site survey.

A survey of dilapidations of all surrounding buildings, features, roads, etc will be carried out
before any major works commence. This will consist of a photographic record and all
necessary measures required to protect existing features will be put in place.

All findings will be circulated to the necessary parties and these will be used to prepare the
Health, Safety and Environmental plans prior to works commencing on site.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

McCarthy & Stone employ an appointed firm of external Safety advisers who regularly
attend site and advise on relevant statutory provisions and safety matters in general and
ensuring McCarthy & Stone act on their recommendations.
Access and egress to the Site during the Construction phase will be supervised under the
control of a Competent Banksman.
All signs will be kept clean and at a height where they are easy to read. All statutory
requirements regarding posting of notices will be complied with at all times, including:-
· Notification of Project
· Public Liability Insurance Certificate
· Emergency and Contact Details and Telephone Numbers
The project sign is currently planned to be situated adjacent to the site entrance.

TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION

Following vacant possession of the site a 2.4m high plywood hoarding will be erected
around the working area and the site set up for the project accommodation will be
established.

For the initial enabling works phase, during which any demolition works, service diversions
and new infrastructure, a stand alone oasis unit will be provided.

The main accommodation will consist of Jacked Legged cabins. The attached drawing shows
the proposed logistics plan for the construction with the cabins placed in the proposed set
up.

SITE HOURS

The site hours will be as dictated by the planning permission. Construction plant will only be
allowed to operate between the following hours:-

7:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday

8am to 1pm Saturday (Only if the programme dictates necessary)

No working allowed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

SECURITY

The site will be made sufficiently secure to deter and prevent entrance to the site by
unauthorised persons and to prevent removal of materials or goods from the site.

DUST/NOISE POLLUTION
At all times, McCarthy & Stone will comply with all relevant Environmental Health
Legislation and will take a pro-active approach to pollution by way of noise, dust or airborne
partials to minimise risk and disturbance to the site operatives and the general public.

Noise and vibration will be minimised by using modern plant and equipment fitted with
suitable silencers, by muffling of all breakers and through the use of crushers in-lieu of
impact breakers where ever possible. It is envisaged that the mains electric supply will be
installed at the earliest opportunity so as the tower crane, site offices and Cement silos will
be on the main power supply thus disposing with the use of generators.
During dry periods and during activities such as demolition, where dust can be produced the
site will be sprayed with water to reduce or eliminate dust.
The situation will be closely monitored and should it become necessary at some future date
McCarthy & Stone will agree a monitoring procedure with the environmental officer.

THE CONSIDERATE CONSTRUCTORS SCHEME

McCarthy & Stone recognises the sensitivities associated within an urban environment and
will therefore carry out all works in a manner so as to minimise the disruption to the
surrounding local environment. McCarthy & Stone sites that require to be registered under
Code 3 operate under the Considerate Constructors Scheme which is operated by the
Construction Industry Board as a voluntary scheme to improve the image of the
Construction industry.

A Code of practice has been established for contractors to work to. The code of practice
requires contractors to:-

Considerate

Everyone affected by the work to be carried out should be advised before it actually starts.
Nuisance caused by deliveries, traffic and parking should be minimised. Diversions should be
clearly signed with special attention paid to the needs of pedestrians and those with sight,
hearing and mobility difficulties.

Environment

The potential environmental and ecological effects of all operations should be identified and
evaluated and appropriate action taken to minimise all forms of pollution. Every effort
should be made to reduce, reuse and recycle waste. Materials should be obtained from
sustainable sources and local resources used where possible. All operations should make a
positive contribution to the natural environment.

Appearance
The company should be doing all it can to create an image of which the industry can be
proud. All work areas including the perimeters and any facilities and company vehicles
should be clean, tidy and well presented. All materials should be neatly stored. Waste,
rubbish and litter should not be allowed to accumulate. Dusty operations should be
managed to prevent any inconvenience.
Good Neighbour

The supervisor’s should interact proactively with the client and all neighbours throughout
the work period to inform them about site activity and to avoid and pre-empt complaints.
Any complaint should be logged and handled positively to achieve a satisfactory outcome
for all concerned.

Respectful

Everyone within the company should help to create a positive image of all work areas and
maintain respectable and safe standards of dress and behaviour. Improper conduct and
language should be subject to severe disciplinary action. Pride in the supervision and
appearance of all work areas, temporary facilities and the surrounding area should be
shown at all times.

Safety

Systems should be in place so that construction work is carried out with care and
consideration for the safety of the clients, public and those visiting and working on site. No
work area should be a security risk to others.

Responsible

Considerate constructors should be aware of their obligations to personnel, act in a

professional and conscientious manner and play a part in the development of the industry’s
future workforce.

Accountable

The company should promote the Scheme’s aim of “improving the image of construction”.
Everyone associated with the company should understand and comply with the Code of
Considerate Practice. The training and development needs for all within the company
should be identified and addressed.

The above code of practice is at the core of McCarthy & Stones’ ethos
ACCESS TO SITE

For this contract access to the site, for all vehicles, will be via St Johns Road. All access
routes will be agreed in detail with the local council prior to works commencing on site.
Priority will be given to ensure that access for existing neighbours to their properties is
maintained at all times.

The state of the roads will be closely monitored and the use of wheel cleaning points and
road sweepers will be considered should the need arise, if necessary a wheel cleaning point
will be provided adjacent to the site entrance.

All Lorries will be within the confines of the site or compound area during loading and off
loading. Once unloaded the Lorries will return the way they came.

Signage will be erected to direct deliveries to the required route and all material orders sent
out will include specific directions and routes to be taken. This information will also be
advised to all subcontractors.

All vehicles will comply with the legal requirements of the high way and therefore will not
damage the adjacent streets. There are no planned works outside of the site boundary and
therefore no need for tracked vehicle to travel on the surrounding roads.

No vehicles will be allowed to wait on the streets adjacent to the site other than in
designated loading bays. All deliveries will be scheduled to ensure that there are only those
vehicles on site that can be unloaded and should vehicles arrive whilst the unloading bays
are full then they will be sent away and the driver will be phoned once there is space
available on site.

PARKING

Parking for the work force will be limited with minimal parking within the site constraints,
contractors will be encouraged to park sensibly within the surrounding area, ideally within
the adjoining Council Car Park. The sharing of cars and the use of public transport will be
encouraged to reduce congestion. The use of local labour will also help reduce the impact of
this project upon the local community.
MATERIALS STORAGE

McCarthy & Stone will erect a suitable tower crane for the construction phase for off
loading and dispersing material around the development.

On commencement of the works a specific method statement will be provided to control

the delivery, storage and handling of materials. A high priority will be placed on the safe
storage and movement of materials around the building footprint.

Areas will be allocated for storage of materials and containers and measures will be
investigated to ensure the efficient use of the areas. Materials will be stored off-site
wherever possible and practicable.

All materials will be stored in an appropriate environment with containers of liquid stored in
a bunded area to prevent accidental spills.

The Site Manager will make adequate provision to avoid accumulation of Bulk materials on
the site in order to prevent inconvenience or disruption and to eliminate the risk of fire, and
dust. Both McCarthy & Stone and Sub-Contractors will also ensure the site is left in a clean
and tidy manner both during and outside working hours.

Bulk materials will be stored in a suitable location on site and will not be moved around site.
This will aid the reduction of the potential dust hazard. Roads and access ways will be kept
clean.

LIGHTING

Safety lighting and lighting for working will be positioned to provide a safe level of light but
will be positioned to prevent the light becoming a nuisance.

Light for working will only be required during the winter months when the days are short
and will only be operational during the site working hours.

Security lighting will be positioned to prevent a nuisance.

WASTE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL

Sub-contractors will deposit waste materials in skips located in specific areas around the
site.
All skips will be regularly removed to registered tips as necessary. Individual skips will be
provided for the main recyclable materials and waste will be segregated and placed into the
appropriate skip.

Signage will be placed around the site to keep recycling to the front of people’s minds, and
to ensure that materials are put into the appropriate skips.

Recyclable waste will be sent to the recycling centre while waste materials that are not
recyclable will be taken the appropriate licensed tip.

We are committed to a year on year improvement in our environmental performance and

waste control is one of our key performance indicators

EXISTING SERVICES

McCarthy & Stone will be carrying out a survey to confirm and locate all services known to
exist on the site. Any services found will be plotted on a drawing and issued as an ‘As Built’
record. It will be necessary for trial holes to be excavated to determine depths.

McCarthy & Stone operates a Permit to Dig System of Work for all excavations. No
excavation works are to commence until the site manager or engineer has issued the Permit
to the machine operator or the operative. This system of work ensures that the appropriate
checks have to be made in accordance with the latest regulations and the Health and Safety
at Work Act.

Careful consideration and planning will have to go into the isolation and diversion of existing
services, to ensure that all utilities are maintained to the existing homes during the
construction of each phase. Prior to the commencement of each phase the existing service
routes will be confirmed on site by digging trial pits, the statutory bodies will be mobilised
to start the diversion works following demolition. All the residents will be kept notified of
the works and made aware of the date and time of any loss of services whilst connections
are carried out.

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

The site hoardings will be erected on the back edge of the existing pavements, thus ensuring
that pedestrians have a safe walking environment.

Before any works that affect a public right of way starts, agreements will be obtained from
the local council and highways and the appropriate licences put in place.
Where there is inadequate lighting the hoardings will be lit with bulkhead lights to provide a
safe environment for pedestrians.

SEQUENCE OF WORK AND METHODS INCORPORATED

INTRODUCTION

This is only a guide to the sequence and methods of work and therefore may be liable to
change due to design and employers requirement amendments.

A Construction Health and Safety Plan will be prepared for the project ensuring, as far as is
reasonably practicable, the health and safety of all persons at work and those who may be
affected by the works. All contractors employed on the project will be reminded that this
document is not definitive and is a ‘live’ document and as such it should be treated as a tool
for use in the development of procedures required by Law and other safety regulations that
may apply to the type of work to be undertaken.

A careful programme of works will be prepared and this will sequence both the on and off
site works.

DEMOLITION & ASBESTOS REMOVAL

Following vacant possession a demolition asbestos survey of the existing buildings will be
carried out.

Once the site is secure the asbestos strip can commence, this will be carried out by a
licensed contractor and all waste will be kept in secure sealed containers for disposal at an
appropriately licensed waste site.

Following the issue of a clean air certificate , the demolition can commence.

McCarthy & Stone shall ensure to their satisfaction that all services to the structures to be
demolished are disconnected and isolated away from the area.

Prior to the commencement of the demolition operation, the Contractor shall satisfy
him/herself that there are no persons present within the zone to be demolished.

The demolition shall take place by a combination of mechanical and manual means. (Refer
to Health & Safety documentation from specialist contractor).
Demolition rubble shall be cleared away in skips or Lorries and the area shall be kept free of
dust as far as is reasonably practicable. Where arising's are to be recycled they shall be
stored in agreed areas of the site.

Waste taken to tip shall be accompanied by a Duty of Care Transfer Document, unless
hazardous when a Hazardous Waste Consignment ticket applies. Copies of these tickets
shall be kept for two or three years as applicable.

ENABLING WORKS

Following Demolition the new parking areas and paths will be set out and the existing
services will be diverted into their new locations. The roads and parking areas will be
constructed but with the wearing course and paving’s left until completion of the project
when there will be no construction traffic running over the roads.

The installation of the hard standings will reduce the dust and dirt produced by the site and
makes the management it much easier

FOUNDATIONS

Foundations will be excavated and blinding placed as required. Earthworks support will be
installed to minimise excavations if required and to provide safe working areas.

Reinforcing cages, as necessary will be pre-fabricated on site and placed in position.

Shuttering will be fixed and checked prior to placing concrete.

Concrete will be placed, where possible direct from the concrete truck, and protected until
the following day, when shuttering will be struck and removed.

Provision will be made for any drainage and ducts that pass either through or under the
foundations. On completion of the foundations, all grid lines and setting out will be marked
on the bases to check that they have been cast in the correct positions.

Once the setting out has been completed the installation of the surface water and foul
drainage connections will commence, this will allow provision for disposal of ground and
surface water during the course of the works. All underground drainage and ducts will be
installed at the earliest possible stage and any protection required will be provided,
including the re-routing of existing services, and the excavation of the new service trenches.

Job specific method statements will be requested prior to various aspects of the works
being carried out.
PRECAST FLOORS

Pre cast floors will be used for the floors of the flats , and the Pre Cast Concrete
subcontractor will produce fabrication drawings for approval by the consulting engineers
prior to manufacture. It will be imperative that this process is carried out as efficiently as
possible to minimise the lead-in period for the pre cast floors.
Full method statements for the delivery, storage and erection will be produced prior to
commencement of the work. These statements will address all safety related matters and
will be strictly adhered to during the execution of the work.

BRICK AND BLOCKWORK

Bricks and blocks will be delivered to site and off loaded where possible directly adjacent to
the areas in which they will be required.
The materials will be inspected upon delivery for quality and damage; any sub-standard
materials will be rejected.
The materials will be stored on their pallets and protected from the elements by shrink
wrapping. The materials will again be inspected for quality and damage before being
incorporated into the structure.
Care will be taken to establish the correct setting out the regular checks will be made for
line, level and quality as work proceeds.

Risk assessments for manual handling will need to be carried out to alleviate any risk of
personal injury. Relevant precautions will be incorporated into method statements.

Pallets of brick and blocks will be distributed around site using the Tower Crane, and they
will be elevated into position and deposited on an appropriately designed scaffold loading
bay. From there materials will be loaded out to the point of use by hand.

ROOF STRUCTURE

Upon acceptance and handover of the brick work the roof cladding works will commence.
Perimeter edge protection and where necessary internal birdcage scaffolding will be
installed by specialist subcontractors under the guidance of the roofing contractor.
After installation of the scaffold and acceptance by McCarthy & Stone the roof trusses will
be craned into location.
Roofing materials will be loaded out on the scaffold using the Tower Crane. Scaffold tower
stair cases will be used for access of operatives to the working area. Roof installation will
follow the same installation sequence as that of the brick and block work.
INTERNAL FINISHES

A finishes programme will be produced in conjunction with all trades which will then be
closely monitored throughout the duration of the project.
As soon as the building work is sufficiently advanced the first fix installation will proceed.
The partitioning/dry lining will be set out in accordance with the agreed Architects details.
During the plumbing first fix period all mains services, such as hot and cold water pipe work
and heating, will be installed. Testing will be carried out to an approved standard in stages
to suit the progress of the works.
The electrical first fix works will be co-ordinated with the plumbing and will consist of all
necessary conduits and trunking to facilitate the wiring of the electrical installations. As
soon as containment is sufficiently advanced wiring will commence.
All carpentry 1st fix items, i.e. door linings, frames, window boards, grounds etc., and will be
fitted prior to the commencement of plastering and finishing. All finished items will be
protected from damage during the construction process
Plastering and dry lining works will progress in line with the progression of the M&E 1st fix
items. Particular attention will be given to the following:-

· Confirming that all penetrations through walls have been completed made good and
fire stopped if required.

· Ensuring that all reasonable shrinkage has taken place within the block work and
there are no saturated areas.

· That all pre-finished elements are fully protected.

· That the buildings is sufficiently watertight and protected from the elements and
ensure that the temperatures are in the correct range for plastering works to
proceed.

· That good level of temporary lighting is provided.

· All areas of work are to be kept clean and tidy; this would be monitored on a day to
day basis by the Site Management Team.

All redundant off-cuts of board/studwork will be cleared from the workface on a regular
basis to an agreed location for removal from site for recycling.
On satisfactory completion of the dry lining and plastering, second fix activities will
commence such as the installation of grilles/diffusers, fixing of sanitary ware and connection
of electrical light fittings and accessories along with the installation of final items of
specialist equipment in line with allied building finishes.
Throughout the services installation, routine inspections will be carried out to ensure that
the services are being installed to the required standards within the requirements of the
specification. Sectional testing will be carried out as the progress of the work
As each area is released and accepted the carpentry 2nd fix works will commence and follow
the programmed sequence.
The decorations will naturally follow the carpentry 2nd fix and will be sequenced in this way.
Prior to decorations commencing all rooms and areas will be thoroughly inspected for any
defects, once areas are cleaned and only then will the decorations commence.
Protection of all joinery items will be maintained until Practical Completion. Following the
completion of the final fix, each unit will be inspected by McCarthy & Stone and any defects
found will be made good. The Unit will then be offered for inspection, and an agreed
snagging list will be prepared and the works made good.
Once the final snagging is completed the units will be handed over and locked up until each
unit is ready to occupy.

EXTERNAL WORKS
Arrangements will be made in advance for the inspection and witnessing of tests by the
local authority to ensure that works are carried out in accordance with their requirements
and to suit the construction programme.
Areas will be completed and handed over with the adjacent block or terrace. Adjacent areas
that have yet to be completed will be fenced off until such time as they are complete and
the adjacent block is ready for handover.

EXIT STRATEGY
McCarthy & Stone propose to hand over the finished units on a progressive basis. As units
are completed they will be handed over and once there is a safe route to the unit then
occupation can occur.
For each phase, the exit strategy will be implemented once safe access can be provided for
the public.
Refuse collection will be possible by agreement with the council, along the permanent
access roads.
MANAGEMENT OF THE PROJECT

SUBCONTRACTOR PROCUREMENT

In order to comply with the Construction (Design & Management) regulations 2007 all
potential sub contractors have to be assessed by McCarthy & Stone to ascertain their
capability to carry out a project of this size and also their Health and Safety procedures and
records. Once a sub contractor has been approved as capable they are placed upon our
approved list, from which all sub contractors who are asked to tender packages are
selected.

Each package will be tendered and from the returns a contractor will be selected who is
competent of performing safely and efficiently.

GENERAL SITE MANAGERS DUTIES

The Site Manager/ Contracts Manager is responsible for the efficient and safe running of the
site, he must;

· Ensure all method statements have been signed off and available before works
commence
· Consider the environmental impact of the site on the local community
· Arrange and manage the provision of safe storage for materials and chemicals to
ensure that there are no detrimental effects to the environment.
· Check and maintain all boundaries.
· Consider the impact of noisy plant and operations and prepare mitigation strategies.
· Consider the safe movements of pedestrians and provide a safe environment.
· Ensure that all necessary signage has been erected for a safe and efficient site.
· Ensure that all necessary surveys of services are carried out and ensure that the
drawings are correct.
· Display the employer’s liability insurance certificates, evacuation procedures and all
necessary certificates / signs required under the law.
· Ensure that there is sufficient welfare facilities provided.
· Manage the provision of first aid facilities.
· Manage and ensure all COSHH, Noise and Risk assessments are carried out,
recorded and available on site along with all necessary safety booklets.
· Make available and maintain a supply of Personal Protective Equipment for visitors
and ensure that the correct PPE is being used by the workforce on site.
 · Manage the process of ensuring that the site workforce has the correct certificated
for the task that they are performing and that they have been inducted into the
safety and operational rules of the site.
· Manage the safe and tidy storage of materials
· Manage the progress on site to ensure that the client’s aspirations are with regards
to time, quality and value are achieved.

INTERNAL SITE MEETINGS

Weekly meetings will be held to discuss progress on site, update the current position related
to the contract programme and to discuss and record ways and means of overcoming any
current problems relating to the processing of the works.
The weekly meeting will be a forum to discuss methods of carrying out forthcoming
construction works so as to plan for working duration’s periods or particular on site
operations and thus avoid any confusion or possible delays or abortive work.

A WELL PLANNNED JOB IS A GOOD ONE

At the meeting the internal procedures will be discussed and the programme adjusted /
updated should it be felt necessary, especially to make the running of the site more
efficient.
Also at the meeting all aspects of safety on site will be discusses, especially requirements of
forthcoming site operations.

REPORTING PROCEDURES
The following will be tabled for discussion at each internal site meeting:-
The status and progress recorded against the contract programme.
Current short term programmes and stages recorded against contract programmes with, if
necessary, actions for bringing works into line with the contract programme.
Weekly labour and plant returns.
A rolling schedule of approvals of all materials yet to be approved will be tabled. This
schedule will be updated on a weekly basis.
A schedule of materials and projects manufactured off site, with status of percentage
manufactured and anticipated delivery dates.
WEEKLY SUBCONTRACTORS’ MEETINGS
At weekly intervals a fully integrated Subcontractors’ meeting will be held, to highlight and
discuss sub contractor interfaces’ and co-ordinate any problems. On the same weekly basis
a foreman’s meeting will be held to ensure smooth running of the site operations, especially
concerning safety.
If required, spot and extraordinary meetings will be called for, if any specific areas of the
contract are causing concern so as to avoid any possible delays to site works.

DESIGN TEAM MEETINGS

At regular intervals a fully integrated design team meeting will be held, to highlight and
discuss sub outstanding information, and to co-ordinate any problems.
If required, spot and extraordinary meetings will be called for, if any specific areas of the
design are causing concern so as to avoid any possible delays to procurement and to the site
works.

SUMMARY

In the above method statement McCarthy & Stone have set out to demonstrate our
commitment to a well planned and safely executed project. We have shown that the works
have been carefully sequenced for both the construction and occupation phases of the
project.

The Exit strategy allows the early occupation of new homes and the progressive flow of
works. These are only our proposals and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss and
develop these further.
In the above text we have explained the sequencing of the works and the methods that will
be employed to deliver a successful project in the shortest possible time period.
The above trade method statements are of a general nature and indicative to a project of
this type. Therefore prior to the commencement of each stage of the construction works,
job specific method statements will be produced and agreed with the McCarthy & Stone
Site Management Team and the Planning Supervisor for inclusion in the Safety Plan.