This method statement for Structural Concreting Works outlines the complete procedure for concreting works—from formwork and reinforcement checks to MEP coordination, concrete placement, vibration, finishing, and curing—ensuring full compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, and quality standards. It serves as a practical guide for engineers, supervisors, and QA/QC teams involved in substructure and superstructure concreting activities.
Structural concreting is one of the most critical activities in any construction project, forming the backbone of the entire building. Ensuring proper preparation, coordination, and execution is essential for achieving a durable, defect-free, and structurally sound framework.
1. Purpose
This Method Statement describes the procedure for carrying out structural concreting works for substructure and superstructure elements such as columns, beams, slabs, and walls.
It ensures that concreting activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, and quality standards.
2. Scope of work.
The scope covers all activities related to structural concreting, including:
- Formwork preparation
- Reinforcement fixing
- MEP sleeves and box-out installation
- Concreting of columns, walls, beams, and slabs
- PT (Post-Tension) slab concreting coordination
- Finishing and curing
The objective is to achieve a high-quality structure meeting all project requirements.
3. References
- Contract Specifications
- Approved GFC Drawings
- Approved Material Submittals
- ITP (Inspection & Test Plan}
- Project HSE Plan
- Project Quality Plan
4. Tools & Equipment
- Concrete transit mixers.
- Concrete pump and stand-by.
- Mobile crane/tower crane.
- Vibrators with a stand-by.
- Masonry trowels and other hand tools.
- Light projectors.
- Water tank and pumps.
- Stand-by generator.
- Placing Boom & Extension Pipe Line.
- Air Compressor.
5. Materials
- Form works.
- Steel reinforcements.
- Spacers and supports for steel reinforcements.
- Post-Tension Material for PT Slab.
- Tying wire.
- Different grades of Concrete.
- Form releasing agent.
- Curing Compound.
6. Manpower
- Project Engineer
- Site Engineers
- Charge hands
- Carpenters
- Steel fixer
- Masons.
- Skilled labours
- Unskilled labourers.
7. Safety Precautions
All the safe practices will be adopted during the concrete works.
- Wherever a special work permit is required, it will be taken before commencing that particular work.
- A working platform will be erected around the columns and slabs’ top for safe and efficient concrete works.
- Proper access for the labourers and equipment will be provided to the place of concreting.
- All the machinery will be checked for its maintenance records.
- The site will be cleaned of all the debris, steel waste, nails, etc.
- Proper material handling is required to avoid damage.
- Mandatory PPE: safety jacket, helmet, and shoes.
- Use a safety harness while working at height.
8. Responsibility
- The Project Manager is overall responsible for the implementation of the method statement and ensures that his team of engineers and foremen are aware of this method statement and all resources – human, material and equipment’s are available to carry out the work as planned and without any delay.
- The Project Engineer is responsible for carrying out the work as per the approved shop drawings, method statements, coordinating with the MEP sub-contractor and ensuring all MEP embedded items are in place, sturdy, and all necessary inspection and testing have been carried out. He is also responsible for ensuring adequate equipment for concreting and curing materials are in place before concreting.
- QA/QC Engineer is responsible for ensuring work has been done as per the specification and drawings, inspections are done as per Quality Control Procedure and the Inspection and Test Plan and offer works for (CLIENT/CONSULTANT) inspection.
- The Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring that all Safety precautions are in place, and that all personnel on site are using the required Personal Protective Equipment’s as helmets, Gloves, Shoes, and Coveralls. We will also ensure all relevant permissions are available for the works.
9. Work procedure: – General
- One coat of approved form-releasing agent will be applied to the formwork before placing the steel reinforcements.
- The formwork will then be erected in lines and levels, which will be confirmed by the surveyor.
- The MEP sub-contractor will install all the plumbing and HVAC box outs, sleeves, and electrical conduits and spacers. This activity will be coordinated with the placement of steel reinforcement.
- Care will be taken to ensure all conduits are systematically lined up and supported by tying it to the reinforcement. Sleeves and box outs placed shall be sturdy and supported, and checks will be made to ensure proper sizes.
- The works will be executed as per the approved shop drawings.
- Concreting levels will be marked on the formworks by the surveyor.
- A working platform will be erected around the columns and slab tops for safe and efficient concrete work.
- Slab formwork and reinforcement checks will be made at one time to ensure proper lines and levels that the steel has been placed as per the drawings; correct cover is maintained, and the MEP installation and box outs are in place.
- All the PT works materials will be supplied by an approved PT subcontractor as per consultant/client approval & all the PT works will be carried out under the supervision of the PT subcontractor.
- PT subcontractor will ensure that all the strands are laid 100% accurately as shown in the approved drawings, with compliance to the number of strands in ducts, profile, etc.
- Wall formwork will be checked twice, once with formwork on one side and all steel and MEP installations are in place and a second time when all the shutters are closed. Prior to the close of the outside shutter, MEP clearance & approval of PMC/Client/Consultant inspection will be obtained.
- After the inspection and approval of the contractor’s QC Inspectors and ensuring that all works are done as per the checklist, the works will be offered for the (PMC/CLIENT/CONSULTANT) inspection, and once approved by (PMC/CLIENT/CONSULTANT) structural concrete of the approved mix will be ordered.
- The Project Engineer will ensure that the concrete area is clean and that all the concreting equipment, accessories, manpower, and curing materials with standby available before the concrete arrives on the site.
Remaining Sections
11. Walls/ Columns Concreting
12. Slab Concreting
13. Verification Records
