CLIENT: CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

METHODOLOGY STATEMENT FOR

(REHABILITATION & FURNISHING OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN 
GUBIO AND DAMASAK COMMUNITIES RESPECTIVELY IN 
BORNO STATE) 

CONTRACTOR: A.G VISION CONSTRUCTION NIG. LTD

PLOT 348 J. C. OBANDE CLOSE
UTAKO DISTRICT, ABUJA.
 SCHEDULE OF MOBILISATION AND METHOD STATEMENT

1.0 MOBILIZATION

1.1 Introduction

Upon the award of contract mobilization program shall be conceived and implemented as
follows:

1.2 Site Facilities

1.3 Yard Facilities
1.4 Recruitment
1.5 Water supply
1.6 Procurement
1.7 Engineering
1.8 Planning
1.9 Surveying
1.10 Soil Investigation

1.2 Site Facilities

The following set-up shall be provided in order to facilitate proper execution of the project works
as per the layout.

a) Generator
b) Office accommodation for both Contractors & Consultants
c) Storage area for iron rod & formwork
d) Store
e) Canteen for workers
f) Cloakroom
g) Water supply for the site
h) Workers toilet and Shower
i) Shed as workshop for iron benders
j) Security Post
1.3 Yard Facilities

Set-up of yard facilities shall be provided simultaneously with site facilities.

The yards shall have the following facilities.

Within the Site

a. Stockage area for B/P

Outside the Site

a. Block factory
b. Main store
d. Workshop (Mechanical) for heavy duty and light vehicle/equipment
e. Stockage area

1.4 Recruitment

The Contract Manager in conjunction with the Personnel Department at the head office shall
commence during mobilization period recruitment and/or transfer of both technical and
administrative staff (Expatriate and local) in line with our attached organizational chart, and its
mobilization plan.

The recruitment and / or transfer of direct and indirect labour (skilled, trade tested and
artisans) for the execution of this project shall commence within this period.

1.5 Water Supply to the Site

If not already present, the water already present on site shall be used for the work.
Drinking water is supplied from either Water Board Corporation or sachet water
There shall be a temporary pressurized water network to supply all offices, toilets & showers,
canteen etc.

1.6 Lighting of the site

We shall ensure that the whole site is well illuminated by providing a spotlight on the tower
crane and other mobile lighting poles where necessary.
1.7 Procurement

The procurement activity should start during the mobilization period as follow:

1 – Ordering of plant & equipment, and site facilities assets.

2 – Preparing preliminary list of materials in coordination with engineering section.
3 – Selection of potential vendors, and sub-contractors in coordination with engineering
section and consultant.
4 – Preparation tender documents for call of sub-contracting tenders in coordination
with engineering and QA/QC
5 – Ordering imported materials required in the first three months of the project, after
thorough coordination with the consultant and engineering section.

1.8 Engineering

The Engineering activity will start immediately after contract award with the following targets:

1 Obtain approval on final drawings labeled “FOR CONSTRUCTION” from the

consultant or appropriate authority(ies).
2 Establish and finalize the renovation techniques and procedures in coordination with
the project team.
3 Coordinate with the M&E contractors all the details of execution.
4 Establish with the M&E contractors the procedures of communication and
coordination.
5 Prepare shop drawings where needed and get approval of the consultant before
commencement of the work.
6 Supervise the survey activity at the mobilization stage to establish levels, beacons,
etc…
7 Supervise the soil investigation campaign and study its results and implications on the
existing drawings for the borehole drilling.

1.9 Planning

Detailed planning activity will be developed at this stage, in the following sequence:

1 Review the planning thoroughly with the client.

2 Refine the resources leveling.
3 Interface the planning with the M&E contractors.
 4 Establish a working procedure with the client and others contractors, on
communication and progress control.
5 Educate the project team consisting of management and different site team levels on
all aspect of planning, through regular meetings.
1.10 Surveying

Prior to any work activities the geological surveying exercise will start at the beginning of
mobilization to ascertain the water table.
The contractor will submit to the consultant for his approval all relevant surveys.
 METHOD STATEMENT FOR REHABILITATION
(A) ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION WORK

1. Introduction
The existing health facilities are to be renovated. The existing structures shall not be removed
completely to build new ones but various activities to rehabilitate the structures shall be carried
out. The existing structure is old and requires a modern transformation.

2. Details of plant and machinery

2.1. Skip Tank - 1 No
2.2. Oxygen Acetylene cutting torch – 1 No
2.3. Electric Concrete breaker – 1 No
2.4. An excavator – 1 No

3. Preparative Activities and Important Remarks

3.1. All demolition works shall be complying the given specifications: Code of Practice for
Demolition. Also, the demolition of structure shall be carried out in accordance with the
provisions set out in the Workplace Safety and Health Act.

3.2. All underground and above ground services at the site and around the site perimeter shall
be detected and a services plan will be produced.
i.e.: A) Electricity;
B) Water;
C) Gas;
D) Telecommunication;
E) Drainage;

3.3. Pre-renovation Survey shall be carried out including the proposed demolition site and the
vicinity and a report shall be prepared. The report will sign by neighbor sand shall be submitted
to consultants.
3.4. All utility companies and relevant agencies shall be consulted prior to demolition of the
structure if the corresponding services are going to be affected.
3.5. All the services within the area of demolition shall be terminated or capped off and the
last manhole/inspection chamber shall be sealed.
3.6. The demolition plan shall ensure that no existing utilities in the vicinity of the demolition
sites are affected by the demolition operation.
3.7. RTO shall be provided for standing supervision during the demolition operation.

4.0 Methodology for Demolition works

Careful programming of all elements i.e. soft stripping and demolition is to be adopted with
areas being handed over as they are cleared for the next operation. Sectional completion of
elements/areas will enable the works to progress in the manner as described below;

4.1 Perimeter protection

The site perimeter is to be protected with a mix of timber hoardings and existing brick walls
where practical (specifically around the Masonic Hall). In order to facilitate the hoarding works a
temporary block and mesh panel fence is to be erected to protect the public from the hoarding
works. Solid panels on temporary blocks will also be used in sensitive areas whilst hoarding
erection is taking place and may also form the perimeter barrier where site conditions/logistics
will be changing directly following demolition works or short duration works are being carried
out. All solid panel fencing will be erected complete with raking braces to the internal elevation
to prevent any collapse due to wind pressure.

4.2 Soft strip of internal fixtures and fittings

Prior to soft stripping works commencing the operatives are to remove the agreed windows at
each floor to enable loading points to the designated drop/loading zones. The designated
drop/loading zones are to be established and fully cordoned off using fencing displaying warning
notices at vantage points. The location of the drop/loading zones are to be in the recesses to the
rear of the structure and central to the working area as indicated on the drawing attached. The
structure is then to be soft stripped of all its fixtures and fittings by the demolition operatives
using traditional methods utilising hand held tools including, but not restricted to, pinch bars,
hammers, mattock picks, shovels and wheel barrows. Materials are to be kept in their separate
categories where possible for recycling purposes.

4.4 Suspended ceilings

The suspended ceilings are to be removed by operatives working from mobile access platform
scaffolds suitably positioned. As the ceiling tiles are removed, by pushing the tile up and out of
the frame and twisting it sideways to enable removal, whole and intact they are to be lowered to
ground in a controlled manner bypassing them down to the ground operative. At ground level
they are to be periodically collected and bundled into man handlable sized parcels using adhesive
tape. As the works progress the suspension system is to be removed by the operatives working
from the mobile access platform scaffold. Working from the platform the fixings are to be cut as
flush to the ceiling as possible using hand held cold cutting tools (nips and/or croppers). Once
again, the removed items are to be lowered to ground in a controlled manner where they are to be
transported utilising the wheelbarrows and carrying by hand to the designated drop/loading
zones.

4.5 Floor coverings

The carpet coverings are to be removed by the operatives using the mattock picks and shovels.
Where the carpets are of a roll able nature these are to be cut into strips, whilst still laid, and then
rolled up for collection. Carpet tiles are simply to be lifted. Both the carpet tiles and rolls are to
be bundled and taped as previously stated. All resultant materials are to be transported utilising
the wheelbarrows and carrying by hand to the designated drop/loading zones.

4.6 Non-load bearing stud partition walls

The traditional timber stud partitioning is to be removed by the operatives using suitable hand-
held tools, namely pinch bars, picks and hammers. The wall structure is to be de-erected by
removing the coverings using the hammers and bars. Once exposed the remaining timber stud
work is to be prized free and de-nailed. Once again, the resultant materials are to be removed to
the designated drop/loading zones. The rack style stud partitioning is to be removed by the
operatives removing the facing boards whole and intact. The boards are to be lifted from their
fixing rail/brackets and removed in the manner previously stated. Once exposed the remaining
timber stud work is to be prized free, de-nailed and transported to the drop/loading zones.

4.7 Soft strip material removal

At the drop/loading zones the materials are to be loaded directly to an approved space. The
materials will then effectively be loaded directly into the awaiting container skips (directly where
possible). A 360-degree excavator may help in ensuring full and secure loads. The works are to
progress in this nature block by block until complete. Works will cease whilst skips are swapped
and/or rearranged to enable continuous filling. Works will commence again once the necessary
movements have been completed. Movements on and off site are always to be fully supervised
by the ground operative. Site pedestrians are to be segregated by the fencing to be erected to the
agreed route. Damping down measures in the form of a hand-held water spray system may be
adopted should the need arise. All runoff water from the suppression operations is to be
channelled to the nearest low point of the building footprint. The constant monitoring of dust will
be carried out and all necessary suppression will be implemented as determined by the site
supervisor. All materials are to be removed to licensed disposal points via sheeted lorries with
full documentation being supplied upon completion of the works.
 

(B) MASONRY WORK

CONCRETE WORK
1. Materials

CEMENT
All cement will conform to ASTM C-150 with low alkalinity and the heat of hydration less than
325kj per kg. Rapid hardening cement will not be used. Appropriate test certificate will be
obtained from the suppliers.
Aggregates (Coarse & Fine) – Coarse aggregates will consist of crushed stone or gravel and will
be limited to 20mm nominal size for all concrete grades. Fine aggregates will consist of crushed
stone, crushed gravel or sand.
All aggregates will be protected from air borne contaminant during transportation and stored in
shade on concrete surface beds. Each types of aggregate will be separated by partitions to avoid
intermixing and the stores will be such as to prevent contamination by foreign materials.

CONCRETE MIXES
 Blinding 10MPa
 Mass concrete 35MPa
 Structural concrete 35MPa

CONCRETE PRODUCTION
Batching – Batching will be weight except for water and any permitted additive which will be
measured volumetrically. The quantity of each ingredient in each batch will be recorded
automatically. The batching equipment will be calibrated and records taken to ensure that its
accuracy is continuously maintained.
Effective measures will be taken to prevent the concrete temperature from exceeding the limits
specified for concrete in hot weather above 21°C.

TESTING
Concrete cube test will be taken in compliance with the specification and crushed at an approved
testing facility at 7 days, 14 days, 21 days and 28 days respectively. The cubes will be cured in
accordance with the specification. Cubes test carried at different days will help ascertain the
relationship between the 7days and 28 days cube strength. This will enable a reasonable accurate
early warning potential problem with the concrete if they exist.

REINFORCEMENT
Apart from the welded steel wire mesh, all reinforcement will be deformed high yield steel bars
with characteristic strength of 390N/mm2. Appropriate test certificate will be obtained from the
suppliers.
All reinforcement will be stored above ground supported on trestles or platforms and will
approved wire test that will be sent inward so as to avoid any protrusion into the concrete cover
zone. Particular attention will be paid to providing adequate cover to the reinforcement and
suitable sized concrete cover blocks will be fixed to ensure compliance with the specified cover.
Suitably dimensioned stools will be used at appropriate spacing to support the reinforcement
designed to be on the top of slabs.
The minimum cover to be provided to various elements will as follows:
 To surface in contact with soil - 75mm
 To external exposed surface - 50mm
 To internal protected surface - 40mm
 In internal building concrete - 20mm minimum or bar diameter

FORMWORK
All formwork will be of enough strength and stability to maintain its shape under the load of
newly placed concrete. The formwork tiles will be such that no metallic part of a permanent
nature will have less cover than that specified for the concrete it forms. Though bolts will not be
used.
Re-used formwork will be thoroughly cleaned and freed of any debris of any sort.
All formwork will be coated with a release agent (gloss) before the reinforcement is fixed. It will
be compactable with the surface finishing of the concrete and none will be allowed to meet either
concrete or reinforcement to which the newly casted concrete is expected to bond. Formwork
will be manufactured from either wood or steel depending on which material is most appropriate
to produce the quality of finish specified. It will be stuck in the time specified and all exposed
edges will be chamfered.

BLOCK WORK
Hollow concrete block laid in stretcher bonds on cement mortar (1:6) filled solid with weak
concrete in 230mm side thick walls and 230mm thick layers in jam roof.

CURING
Horizontal exposed face of concrete will be in such a way that there are no dry patches and that
the water will be continuously replenished.
Alternatively, if appropriate, layers of hessian will be used to cover the exposed surface and kept
constantly wet.
In the case of vertical shuttered surface are concerned, timber formwork will be draped with wet
hessian immediately after the concrete has been placed. Immediately after the removal of the
shutters, wet hessian will be draped over the concrete and will be kept wet for the duration of the
curing period.

(C) ROOF WORKS

1. Notification of Order
The Managing Director meets staff involved in the project. The Q.A plan is introduced and other
sub-contractors identified:
• Responsibility for particular tasks is confirmed, where relevant
• Plans, materials, procurement, co-ordination and liason

2. Approach to the Installation of Roofing Services

A draughts person creates working drawings detailing all roofing trays,
trims and supports or cladding layouts.
The Architects, Main Contractors discuss these details, before sets of working
drawings are produced.
The Manager and Foreman ensure that enough time is committed to the installation of
the works as detailed in the drawings.
As standard, T R Freeman has a production/quality control monitoring system to
ensure that each operative is working to an optimum daily level.
All works progress in accordance with an agreed contract programme and on-site
operative numbers vary with each project.

3. Operating and Maintenance Manuals

T R Freeman will compile all necessary technical information when an order is placed
to ensure a complete and successful handover of the operating and maintenance
manuals.
4.0 Method of working
1. Scaffolding to be erected around 2No buildings by M.C.
2. Access to roof with access ladder / tower.
3. A lifting plan to be forwarded before the commencement of hoisting of materials onto roof.
4. Safety nets to be erected.
5. Materials / sheets will arrive on flat wagons and be hoisted onto steelwork with a crane and
landed onto steel rafters.
6. All materials landed onto steelwork will be tied off.
7. Operatives will erect a spandek system from eaves to ridge and this will be used as the
working platform until an area of roof has been laid.
Roof sheets when fixed can be used as the working platform.
8. Operatives will manually pick up sheet from pack and walk on the spandek and lay and fix
the sheet.
9. All operatives to wear gloves to avoid cuts from sharp edges.
10. Operatives will use 110-volt power tools.
11. Flashings to roof will be fixed working from fixed roof sheets.
12. Wall cladding will be fixed with operatives working from scissor lifts. Ground around
perimeter of building to be firm and hard standing without obstructions.
13. Flashings, gutters and R.W pipes to be fixed working from scissor lifts / cherry pickers.
Operatives working out of cherry pickers to be always attached.
14. All certificates for operating plant to be issued to main contractor. Only operatives with
licences to operate plant.
15. Site to be kept clean and tidy and all rubbish placed into skips provided by M.C
 (D) PAINTING WORKS
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2. EQUIPMENT
3. PROCEDURE 5
3.1 PAINT STORAGE
3.2 PRE-BLAST CHECK
3.3 MARKING
3.4 WHEATHER CONDITIONS
3.5 PRE-COATING CLEANING
3.6 SURFACE PREPARATION
3.7 PAINT MIXING
3.8 PAINT APPLICATION
3.9 TOUCH UP AND REPAIR
4. QAQC REQUIREMENTS
5. HEALTH AND SAFETY

1.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• It is overall responsibility of PM to organize resources to perform fabrication activities as per
project specification, in compliance with quality, schedule & safety
• Sure, that all the works are performed safely as per latest Approved for Construction
requirements.
• NBHH will Project specifications.
• The relevant Engineer and Supervisor will ensure that all the work is conducted in accordance
with this method statement and project specification.
• The QC Inspector will ensure that all work is executed according to project specifications
requirements.
• Safety and Construction supervision will be carried out under responsibility of Contractor and
Company may provide guidance if necessary.
2.0 EQUIPMENT:
• Compressor
• Sand Pots
• Power Disk – grinding machine
• Power cups brushes
• Hand steel wire brushes
• Hand chipping tools
• Paint brushes (assorted sizes)
• Hand cleaning brushes
• Paint rollers and with/Handles
• Mechanical paint mixer
• Abrasive paper disc
• Emery paper / Sandpaper
• DFT gauge
• Surface Thermometer

3.0 PROCEDURE:
3.1Paint Storage
• The date of manufacturer, date of expiry and batch number shall be clearly marked on each
paint container and paints that have exceeded their shell life shall be discarded.
The same shall be monitored on regular basis as per manufacturer instruction.
• Paints and thinner shall be stored in the areas that are well ventilated, and as specified by
approved paint manufacturer.
• Painting material shall be adequately stored in the area designated, away from the sparks and
flames and protected against freezing and or deterioration. Painting drums
• Epoxy paint cans, paint skimming and cleaning solvents shall be collected and disposed in
accordance with local disposal law and regulation, dumping these material on ground, in ditches
or in sewer is prohibited.
• Discarded paint, Empty paint buckets, thinners, or any rags, cloths etc., shall be discarded into
containers and hauled off to an approved dumping site.
• MSDS of all paints and related stuffs shall be field at Shop.
3.2 Pre-Blast Check
• The Painting supervisor shall check and ensure that all the pre-painting activities like Welding,
NDT is completed and released for Painting.
He shall be carrying on checks if cleaning is required before blasting either by the chemicals or
solvents, utilizing the approved scaffolding built or certified man lift with skilled operator.
• The painting supervisor to be taken clearance from concerned QC inspector to make sure that
the equipment released for blasting and painting from any activities.
• Prior to blasting, welds and cut-offs shall be 2mm ground to a smooth edge and weld spatters
shall be removed, if any.
• All compressed air for abrasive blasting and /or painting supply shall be dry and free from oil.

3.3 Masking
• The painting supervisor shall ensure that all tag plates and any identification No is covered
properly by masking tape or any other proper method prior to blasting and painting activities.
• After completion of painting, the supervisor shall ensure that all masking, overspray etc. are
removed.

3.4 Weather Conditions

• Calibrated and valid hygrometer, disk type calculator or equivalent should be used to determine
the relative humidity and dew point.
Surface preparation shall be conducted in the following condition.
a. When steel temperature is less than 3°c above dew point.
b. When the air temperature is below 5°c.
c. When the relative humidity is very high as per coating and lining specification or by painting
manufacturer data sheet.
• Weather condition requirement as per clause 9 off coating and lining specification and as per
manufacturer recommendation.
Painting/Coating shall not be conducted in the same weather condition or abrasive blast cleaning
and under the following conditions as per coating and lining specification.
• Under extreme weather conditions like rain, fog, sand storm, high velocity wind, high wave
tide or such conditions are likely before the painting/coating has become dry.
3.5 Pre-Coating Cleaning
• Under not any circumstances the surfaces that have been contaminated should be coated before
the surface has been adequately cleaned by proper means, prior to surface preparation, surfaces
shall be tested according to coating and lining specification for soluble salts if the environmental
conditions indicate contamination could occur.

3.6 Surface Preparation

• Surface preparation shall be carried out as per coating and lining specification visible oil,
grease and soil shall be removed, as well as welds and sharp edges and all visible burrs, silvers,
scabs and weld spatters, if any.
• The surface shall be prepared prior to application of primer or paint as per the applicable
project painting/coating specification. Ensure the removal of all existing paint from the entire
area, if exists, including skirts incase the scope is for re-blasting and re-painting.
• Verify the cleanliness and dryness of abrasive.
• After Cleaning, the surfaces shall be kept free from oil, grease, dirt etc. until the coating has
been applied. Surfaces left over night or areas not meeting the blasting profile shall be re blasted
prior to coating
• Abrasive material shall be approved as per specification used abrasive shall be removed from
external surfaces by blowing down with clean dry compressed air or by any other proper means.
• Instruments, gauges, cables etc., shall be protected by plastics sheets and covered properly
during paint application at site or removed, if possible.
• Surface cleanliness profile requirement shall be as specification and in accordance with
manufacturer recommendation.

3.7 Paint Mixing

• Paint shall be properly mixed with power mixtures, strained and kept at a uniform consistency,
mixing shall be as per specification.
• Multi component material shall be mixed in the provided by the coating manufacturers as kits.
• Thinner ratio shall be as per manufacturer recommendation MSDS or TDS.
3.8 Paint Application
• Paint shall only be applied if the following conditions are met (and as specified by paint
manufacturer).
• All HSE requirement to be full filled in comply with project specification.
• Safe access should be provided for personnel and hooking points available.
• The surface shall be free of oil, grease, dirt, loose paint, rust and other surface contaminants.
Before primer application surface profile shall be meet the requirements as per specification and
paint manufacturer instructions.
• The surface temperature shall be at least 3°c above the dew point. Or as per painting
manufacture.
• Each coat shall be checked by QCI.
• Primers, Intermediate coats and top coats shall be contrasting colors. If more than one
application is required to achieve the film thickness, then the same color can be used. The coats
applied shall be within coating intervals specified in the product data sheet.
• Finished coatings shall be free of runs, drips, dry spray etc. Areas that are cracked
damaged or below minimum dry thickness shall be repaired in accordance with approved paint
system.
• Time interval for curing of minimum and maximum inter coat intervals shall be as per paint
manufacturer’s recommendation/MSDS.
• Paint application shall be by spray, however corners, angles, and interface of two non-planners
surfaces shall be painted by brush before spray painting.

3.8.1. Priming
• Primers shall be applied before flash rusting or other contamination occurs.
• If the intermediate coat(s) are not applied immediately after the zinc rich primer has cured, or if
the primer is exposed to humid or outdoor conditions prior to application of the intermediate
coat(s), a tie-coat to 25-micron thickness shall be applied on top of the primer immediately after
the primer has cured.
• Apply the Protective Coating system within four (4) hours of blast cleaning or in any case
before visual tarnishing of the steel occurs. Surfaces left longer than four (4) hours shall be re-
blast cleaned before coating. Surfaces that develop visual tarnishing (red rust or black spots) at
any time before coating shall be re-washed down with fresh water dosed with an approved
chloride neutralizing solution and re-blast cleaned prior to coating.
• Previously coated surfaces shall be protected d) from contamination and overspray.
• Primer shall have a uniform thickness over welds, edges, and corners and shall be free of mud
cracking.
• Primer shall not be applied within 100 mm of un-blasted surfaces or 150 mm from the edges to
be field welded.

3.8.2. Priming
• Each coat of paint shall be if possible, of a contrasting color to indicate extent of coverage.
• Each coat of multiple coat systems shall be allowed to cure sufficiently in accordance with the
coating manufacturer’s recommendations prior to top coating. The minimum drying time
between coats shall be in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. When the
maximum recoat time has been exceeded, previously applied coatings shall be roughened prior to
top coating or treated in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.8.3. Film Thickness

• Wet film thickness shall be checked during the application of each coat to assure the specified
dry film thickness (DFT) will be met. Wet film thickness measurements are not suitable for some
materials such as inorganic zinc primers.
• The DFT of each coat shall be checked in accordance with the procedures defined
• All gauges shall be adjusted to compensate for the substrate effect as described prior to
application of any coating.

3.8.4. Defects
• Each coat of paint shall be of a uniform film and of a uniform thickness and appearance, free of
defects (i.e., pinholes, voids, bubbles, skips, runs, sags, blisters, wrinkles, and mud cracking).
• Care shall be taken to prevent overspray, spillage, or application of coatings to surfaces for
which they are not intended. Dry spray and overspray shall be removed. Detailed procedures to
prevent the above shall be described in the CPS.
• Touch-up shall consist of application of repair coatings listed c) in section 19. The finish color
and gloss shall match, as close as practical, the adjacent surfaces

3.9 REPAIR TO DAMAGED COATINGS

3.9.1 General
• The provisions of Sections as above shall apply.
• Areas subjected to severe damage or field weld shall be prepared and painted in accordance
with original specification used for surroundings paint works.
• To achieve a sound firmly adherent applied paint system for the repaired areas, all repair work
and field weld painting, surface preparation and painting shall extend a minimum of 25 mm onto
surrounding paintwork. All such work shall achieve a high standard of decorative finish blending
in with the surrounding area.
• The coating shall be holiday tested when fully cured. Any defects shall be repaired.
The final test report shall be submitted to the CONTRACTOR.
• Any necessary repair or remedial work required and caused by handling or negligence of the
VENDOR/SUB.

3.9.2 Touch-Up
• Prior to application of any subsequent coat, all defects and damage to the previous coat(s) shall
be repaired. Damage to finished work shall be thoroughly cleaned and recoated.
• Damaged areas shall be spot blast cleaned or power tool cleaned as necessary to restore any
exposed steel to its original degree of cleanliness. All loose, cracked, anddamaged coating shall
be removed and the adjacent sound coating feathered back approximately 2 inches (50 mm) to
form a uniform and smooth surface. Feathering shall be done by hand or power sanding with a
grit wheel or sandpaper. The prepared surface shall be free of loose, burnt, or blistered coating.
• Unless specified otherwise, the coating used for repair shall be the same as the original and
shall have the same DFT

3.9.3 Repair
• Surface to be repaired must be blasted to near white metal SA 2.5 surface profile range shall be
50 microns to 70 microns.
• Will adhered coating/painting adjusting to the area of repair shall be roughened and feathered.
The feathered edge shall be approximately 1” width.
• Damage coatings for bare metal shall be repaired according to
• After repair the painted surface shall be re-inspected

4.0 QA/QC REQUIREMENTS

• All operators such as blasters and painters shall be qualified.
• The subcontractor will provide documented training & experience of all blasters and painters
before the qualification test.
• Painting inspector shall be approved by contractor prior to carry out the painting activities.

INSTALLATION OF SUSPENDED CEILING WORKS

1.0.Assembly and Installation Instructions
The ceiling system is made up of panels (either 2' x 4' or 2' x 2') which are supported by a
suspension system (main beams, cross tees and hangers), and perimeter molding. The integrity of
the entire suspended ceiling depends on the hangers – commonly wires – which are used to
support the suspension system main beams. Sections of main beams are spliced together and are
connected by cross tees. The ends of the main beams and cross tees rest on the wall molding
which runs around the perimeter of the space.

2.0.Before You Start

Although temperature and humidity recommendations vary by product, the space must be
cleared of debris and, in general, should be enclosed.
• The ceiling panels should be kept clean, dry, and protected from the elements. Panels should be
removed from cartons 24 hours before installation to allow them to adjust to interior conditions.

3.0.Equipment
• The tools you will need will vary depending on the type of hangers used, but generally, you
will need: – ladders or scaffolding
– A tape measure
– Pencil
– chalk line
– hammer
– Powder- actuated fastener
– Awl
– Pop-rivet gun
– screw driver or drill
– Sheet metal punch
– Aviation snips
– wire cutting pliers
– Utility knife
– Level (water level or laser)
– String; key hole saw
– And compass or dividers.
Most jobsites also require some safety equipment like a hard hat or safety glasses.
This ceiling system installation brochure is intended as a general application overview, covering
essential steps of a basic suspended ceiling installation

4.0.DETERMINE PANEL DIRECTION

• Ceiling panels can run in the direction that yields the most pleasing finished appearance.
• In spaces with bar or wood joists, main beams must be oriented perpendicular to the joists.
(You must locate and mark all joists if they have been covered with a drywall ceiling.)
DETERMINE BORDER PANEL SIZES (2' X 2' PANELS)
• To determine the border panel sizes, divide one dimension of the space by 2'.
• Our example shows a space that is 10' 8" by 14' 2" and the deck joists run in the 10' 8"
direction. 10' 8" ÷ 2' = five full panels + remaining 8".
• You can’t start with a full panel against one wall and leave one 8" border on the other semi
side; it will look unbalanced (and two border panels of 4" would be too small). So, add 24" to the
8" dimension, which equals 32". Divide that number by 2 to equal 16".
• The room would be divided into four full panels, plus two 16" border panels.
• In the other direction: 14' 2" ÷ 2' = seven panels + remaining 2".
• Add 24" to the 2" dimension, which equals 26". Divide that number by 2 to equal 13".
• This side of the room would have six full panels and two 13" border panels.

5.0.DETERMINE BORDER PANEL SIZES (2' X 4' PANELS)

• For 2' x 4' panels, divide one room dimension by 2' as stated above.
• Divide the other room dimension by 4' and add 48" to remaining dimensions to avoid unsightly
small border panels.

6.0.INSTALL PERIMETER TRIM

• Allow at least three inches below the old ceiling, ducts, pipes or wiring as clearance to
maneuver a lay-in panel into the opening of the grid.
• Mark the desired height for the new ceiling, adding the height of the wall molding. Mark a
level line around all three walls and snap a connecting chalk line on the fourth wall.
• Attach the molding securely. Screws or 6d (1-1/2") nails work well for wood; use screws for
metal; use powder-actuated fasteners or expanding anchors for concrete and stone walls. Joints
between inside and outside corners of molding must be tight.

7.0.INSTALL HANGERS AND FASTENERS

• Hangers need to be installed above the main beams typically every four feet.
• Snap a chalk line for each of the main beams. Attach hangers and wires to the deck above the
first row of main beams at four-foot intervals.
• Stretch a guide string from one end of the room to the other, below the molding where the first
main beam will hang.
• Stretch a leveling string from one side to the other 7/8" above the bottom of the wall molding.
• Bend the wires at the height of the string so that the main beam is held at the correct height.
• Wrap hanger wire securely around itself three times.

8.0.INSTALL THE FIRST MAIN BEAM

• Install the first section of main beam. (Cut the end so that a cross tee route hole is located the
border distance in from the end wall.)
• Insert a hanger wire into a hanger wire hole near the other end of the main beam.
Bend the wire up and wrap it around itself three times. Continue to insert all other hanger wires.

9.0.INSTALL BORDER CROSS TEES

• Find the location of the first border cross tee.
• Place the end of the white face of the cross tee against the edge of the wall molding at the side
and cut the cross tee where it crosses the guide string.
• Insert the uncut end of the cross tee into the main beam and rest the cut end of the cross tee on
the molding. (The far edge of the main beam should be directly above the string.)
• Repeat the process for the next cross tee.
• Temporarily fasten the cross tees to the wall molding so they do not move.

SQUARE THE GRID

• Join additional sections of main beam as required to reach the other end wall. Attach hangers
and check level as the installation proceeds.
• Use leftover piece of main beam from the first row to start the next row.
• Install two four-foot cross tees between the two main beams, in line with the first two border
cross tees.
• Measure across the diagonals of the 2" x 4" opening. The measurements will be the same if the
grid is square. If the grid is not square, shorten one of the main beams until the diagonals are
equal.

10.0. INSTALL REMAINING MAIN BEAMS AND CROSS TEES

• Complete the installation of rows of main beams.
• NOTE: If you have additional rows of main beams to install, stretch a second string from one
side of the room to the other, aligning it with the first four-foot cross tee as shown.
• This second string will be your guide for cutting the remaining rows of main beams. Just
measure from the end wall to the string to determine the distance for the first cross tee slot you
will use.
• You must line up all cross-tee slots for the grid to be square.
11.0. INSTALL PANELS
• Slightly tilt panels, lift above framework, and gently rest on cross tee and main beam edges.
• Measure and cut border panels individually. Using a leftover cross tee or main beam section as
a straight edge, cut panels face up with a very sharp utility knife. Border panels may require field
cutting of Regular edge details. All field cut edges “exposed to view” should be colored to match
the factory finish. Armstrong Super Coat Ceiling Panel Touch-up Paint is recommended.

12.0. LIGHTING AND OTHER FIXTURES

Lighting and other fixtures must be supported by the grid, not by the ceiling panels. Depending
on the size and weight of the fixtures, extra hangers may be required.
For more information and details about installing Armstrong Suspended Ceilings, call your local
Armstrong representative or visit armstrong.com/ceilings.
 

(E) SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME

SAFETY PROGRAMME
The Safety Officer/Supervisor shall provide adequate signboards at all strategic positions
warning the public to keep away from the work site and erect temporary fencing and barriers
where necessary around the site to prevent unauthorized trespassing during works.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME
All works should be carried out in accordance to best practice environmental management as
defined in the EMP for the clearing, cutting, filling and removal of materials from the TTP
project site.