1.
0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The intent of the project is to design and build a thirty million liters capacity tank storage terminal
to be located at Herma Shipyard, Mariveles, Bataan. This will be the first phase of a seventy
million liters capacity tank farm master plan. The terminal will be a complete liquid bulk
receiving, storage and loading facility consisting of five (5) vertical storage tanks, pipeline,
equipments, truck loading facilities, buildings, and other pertinent support facilities. The terminal
will store multiple grade and multiple type products which include fuel distillate products,
molasses, palm oil and other liquid products that may require bulk storage facility. The storage
terminal will be built inside the Herma Industrial located at Herma Industrial Complex, Barangay
Baseco, Mariveles, Bataan.
1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
1.1.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this methodology is to provide the construction team with this recommended
procedure for construction of the tank farm safely and as efficiently as possible. It provides
detailed information on the procedure and rules for conducting all construction activities, such
as; civil works, mechanical, electrical, fabrication, erection, testing and commissioning of the
storage tanks and similar static equipment. All the tasks / Activities should be completed
with utmost care with good workmanship and in accordance with the specifications to realize
satisfactory completion of the entire activities. This document will provide a reference for a
proper methodology to realize the activities during a proper sequence for construction,
fabrication, erection, testing and commissioning of the storage tanks and appurtenances.
This Method Statement applies to the following: (a) Civil Works - General construction facilities,
care of water during construction, safety & environmental requirements for civil works, site
grading structural excavation, fill and backfill, concrete, reinforcing steel, drainage and
appurtenant structures, grouting, high density polyethylene liner, drain pipes, and PVC water
stops, (b) Mechanical Works-Design, safety & environmental requirements for mechanical
works, fabrication, erection and testing of diesel fuel oil storage tank, supply, install and test of
fuel oil transfer pump and fuel oil transfer, waste oil/water piping system, fire extinguisher
system and equipment marking and labeling,( c) Electrical Works – Safety requirements for
electrical works, Supply, installation and Test of Pump Motor Power Supply including
necessary control, monitoring and protective devices, Power and Lighting System, Insulated
Copper Conductors, Conduit System, and all other works and services including those not
specifically detailed herein but are required to fully complete the project referring with approved
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical drawing.
1.1.2 Scope
This methodology covers the entire construction activities to be carried out as per approved drawings and
manufacturers specifications, DCAMS specification, applicable codes and standards for this project.
2.0 REFERENCES AND STANDARDS
All work scope to be done will be executed in accordance, but not limited, with the following documents as
listed below. Where specifications are not clear or covered by these documents the client will be informed
and applicable documents will be provided by the client in order to have clarity on requirements that
should be achieved.
Following references & standards are applicable to this Project:
Approved Drawing / Specification
Manufacturer’s Catalogue and Guidelines
Contractual Requirements and Specifications
API 650
IS 803
ASME Sec IX
ASME Sec V
NFPA
BS STANDARD
National Building Code of The Philippines
Fire Code of the Philippines
ISGOTT
3.0 ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
3.1 ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS
DCAMS Delta Construction and Marine Services
PII Portside Industries, Inc.
PPI Petrotrade Philippines, Inc.
PM Project Manager
CM Construction Manager
ISO International Organization for Standardization
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
EPC Engineering, Procurement and Construction
O&M Operation & Maintenance
IFC Issue for Construction
QMS Quality Management System
QA Quality Assurance
QC Quality Control
Contractor The Main Contractor
ITP Inspection and Testing Plan
RFI Request for Inspection
NCR Non-Compliance Report
HSE Health Safety Environment
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PTW Permit To Work
4.0 RESOURCES AND MANPOWER
The team members in all key positions, which require approval from the client, are being
submitted to the client for approval. Positions not requiring approval from the client will have
the required qualified and experienced needed for their position in order to complete their
responsibilities successfully.
Should there is need to accelerate the progress and catch-up the project schedule SSEM
sub-contractors may be employed any time but would function as part of SSEM’s team. List of
SSEM sub contractors will be made available once their qualification is approved by the client
and mobilized to site.
Organization Chart
5.0 Responsibilities of Key Personnel’s
5.1 PROJECT MANAGER –
Construction Manager shall be responsible in providing all necessary
resources at site such as manpower, materials and equipment to carry out
steel structure building erection with safety and quality as per project
specification.
5.2 SITE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Shall be responsible for overall execution of civil works, and also responsible for
following all HSE and quality procedure pertaining to the structural and civil aspect of the
project.
5.3 SITE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Shall be responsible for overall execution of mechanical works, and also responsible for
following all HSE and quality procedure pertaining to the mechanical aspect of the
project.
5.4 HEAD OF QUALITY CONTROL
Managing the development and implementation of the QMS for planning, fabrication,
inspection, documentation, and operations activities including: Planning duties within the
QA/QC staff and related work schedules.
5.5 QA/QC STRUCTURAL INSPECTOR
The QA/QC engineer will be responsible for the quality aspects of the works. He will
ensure that project QA and QC plan as per ITPs and other QA/QC documents are in line
with vendor procedures and other quality documents. The required (RFIs) will be
submitted to the MARAFIQ/ILF. He will proactively coordinate with the material engineer
and issue appropriate internal (Site Instructions) when he sees that performance of
works deviate from the approved method of statement or project and vendor
specifications.
5.6 HEAD OF SAFETY
Shall be responsible for the implementation of all safety requirements and to ensure that
the works are undertaken in a safe and proper manner, all in accordance with the
approved Construction Phase HSE Plan, the approved method statement and the
approved Job Safety Analysis.
Ensure that the procedures and risk assessment are understood, complied and applied
in the worksite. Ensure that all workers are provided with enough/complete information
regarding workplace hazards and planned control measures.
5.7 PROJECT COORDINATOR
Responsible for taking all necessary steps to prepare, authorize, and issue the Permit to
Work after assessing the work and work site and/or area hazards and the controls to
address these hazards.
5.7 PROJECT SUPERVISORS / PROJECT FORMEN
Responsible for taking all necessary steps to prepare, authorize, and issue the Permit to
Work after assessing the work and work site and/or area hazards and the controls to
address these hazards.
6.0 WORK PROCEDURE
6.1 RECEIVING, UN-LOADING, HANDLING, STORING, & ALLOCATION OF MATERIAL AT
SITE
6.1.1) Access to Site
The vehicle transporting the building parts must have proper access to the jobsite. All
obstructions must be removed. Take careful note of any overhead electric lines or other utilities
to avoid hazards. Inspect to ensure that there is enough room to physically perform the tasks
required to erect the building.
6.1.2) Unloading Operations
6.1.2.1) Location of carrier vehicle during unloading
Unload material near their usage points to minimize lifting, travelling and re-handling during
building assembly.
6.1.2.2) Prepare necessary access for truck:
The edges of the access to site, storage area and at job location and parking stations should be
protected to minimize the danger of skidding of vehicle. Recent incident in industrial area
witnessed poorly packed material falling down on road apparently due to sharp turn of
transporting vehicle at the corner of road with no control on speed. One important safety
consideration is the fact that the material which shall be stored on the floor may subject the
workers to possible injury from falling objects.
6.1.2.3) Schedule lifting equipment
The type and size of lifting equipment is determined by the size of the building and the site
conditions. Length of boom, capacity and maneuravility of lifting equipment will determine its
location for both unloading and installation. Use the same lifting equipment to unload and erect
structural parts. Lifting equipment costs are usually minimized by combining the unloading
process with building installation.
As soon as the truck is unloaded, the lifting equipment should start erecting the columns and
raising the assembled rafters into position.
6.1.2.4) Consideration of overhead electric wires (General Note):
Overhead powerlines are a continuing source of danger. Extreme care must be used in locating
and using lifting equipment to avoid contact with power lines. At our Job site this risk is not
available.
6.1.2.5) Schedule crew:
Depending on the crew size, valuable time can generally be gained if the Supervisor plans and
watches ahead instead of getting up with a particular unloading chore.
6.1.2.6) Check shipment:
When shipments are received in the field, two inspections are necessary:
a) When items, boxes, crates, bundles or other large components are received and unloaded
from the carrier, they should be checked with the packing list. If during inspection, damages and
shortages of items are found, a report should be filed with the transporter immediately at the
site. When damages are evident from the exterior of trailers, they should be opened and
inspected thoroughly at the time of receiving shipments.
b) When bundles, crates, cartons, boxes, etc. are opened following delivery, another check
must be performed to determine the quantity received and their condition.
During inspection, if damages or shortages of any items are found upon opening the crates or
cartons, the written claim shall be sent to as per PO terms. Record such damages with Quality
protocols and inform client.
6.1.3) Handling of Materials
6.1.3.1) Inspect all materials on the truck prior to releasing the tie-downs for loads that may
have shifted during transit.
Remember: SAFETY FIRST!
6.1.3.2) Offload the material with the help of belt, forklift or crane using lifting chain in such a
way that the parent material should not be damaged. Long pieces should be handled carefully,
proper balancing should be made in order to avoid any damages.
Fig 1 - Crane Setting and Rigging
6.1.3.3) Boxes, chemicals, sandwich panels should be off-loaded carefully in order to avoid any
damage in wrapping or wooden box.
Fig 2 - Lifting degrees
6.1.3.4) Any damage in parent material shall be informed to Vendor. Paint damages can be
rectified as per the rectification procedure. (Refer points # 6.1 & 6.2)
6.1.3.5) Blocking by wooden packing under the columns and rafters protects the splice plates
and the slab from damage during the unloading process. It also facilitates the placing of slings
or cables around the members for later lifting and allows members to be bolted together into
sub-assemblies while on the ground. Extra care should always be exercised in the unloading
operation to prevent injuries from handling the steel and to prevent damage to materials and
concrete slab.
6.1.3.6) Without any proper information (weight, size, etc.), do not lift any material by hands.
Stand on one side of the panel, lift it by the seam. If the panel is over 3.00 meters long, lift it with
two or more people on one side of the panel to prevent buckling. Do not pick up by the ends.
Fig 3 - Recommended Manual Handling
6.1.3.7) 's roof and wall panels including color-coated, galvalume and galvanized, provide
excellent service under widely varied conditions. All unloading and erection personnel should
fully understand that these panels are quality products which merit cautious care in handling.
6.1.3.8) When handling or uncarting these panels, lift rather than slide them apart. Burred edges
may scratch the coated surfaces when sheets are slid over one another. Never allow panels to
be walked on while on the ground. Rough and improper handling of a panel is inexcusable and
a prime example of poor job supervision. Use gloves when handling metal panels to prevent
hand injuries. Be aware of the dangers of handling panels on a windy day. A large panel can
catch enough wind to knock a worker off his feet, even at ground level.
6.1.4) Storage of Material
6.1.4.1) Material shall be kept in plane surface. The soil should be strong enough to withstand
the steel loads.
6.1.4.2) Material should be kept in heap. Separate individual material with proper thickness and
dimensions. Multiples of wood for higher thickness can be used. (Refer point #3.5)
6.1.4.3) If material is being erected after more than 15 days from the offloading, it should be
covered by canvas tarpaulin or equivalent in order to prevent from rain, humidity, snow, water
entrapment and dust. Proper ventilation for air should be made after covering the heap.
6.1.4.4) If water is allowed to remain for extended periods in bundles of primed parts, the
pigment will fade and the paint will gradually soften reducing its bond to the steel. Therefore,
upon receipt of a job, all bundles of primed parts should be stored at an angle to allow any
trapped water to drain away and permit air circulation for drying. Puddles of water should not be
allowed to collect and remain on columns or rafters for the same reason.
6.1.4.5) All primer should be touched up as required before erection. SSEM has provided
Quality document for such requirement.
Under no circumstances should materials and plates be handled roughly. Packages of steel
plates should be lifted off the truck with extreme care taken to ensure that no damage occurs to
ends of the the plate or to side ribs. The packages should be stored off the ground sufficiently
high (Minimum 100mm clearance from the ground level, throughout the size of material) to allow
air circulation underneath the packages. This avoids ground moisture and deters people from
walking on the packages. One end of the package should always be elevated to encourage
drainage in case of rain.
6.1.4.6) Care should always be taken when walking on panels. Use safety lines and nets when
necessary! Panels are slippery. Oil or wax applied to the roof and wall panels for protection
against weather damage will make them a very slippery surface. Wipe dry any oil that has
puddled from bundles stored on a slope. Dew, frost, or other forms of moisture greatly increase
the slipperiness of panels. Always assume panel surface is slippery and act accordingly.
6.1.4.7) Use wood blocking to elevate and slope the panels in a manner that will allow moisture
to drain. Wood blocking placed between bundles will provide additional air circulation. Cover the
stacked bundles with a tarpaulin leaving enough opening at the bottom for air to circulate.
Fig 4- Recommended Storage of Panels
a) Block above ground to keep water out.
b) Slope bundles for drainage.
c) Stack sheeting with spacers between bundles
6.1.4.8) Retain stenciled part mark numbers on the members for easy identification & assembly.
6.1.4.9) The Sandwich panels should be stored in an area where they are not
susceptible to damage. Also ensure
the place of storage is free from moisture and the panels are stored on a level
surface.
6.1.4.10) When the Sandwich panels are exposed to the atmosphere, the following
care to be taken: Provide wood spacers at regular intervals and place the panels
above that. This is to allow ventilation in order to prevent moisture stains on the
sheet metal laminations. Cover the stack of panels with tarpaulin to avoid sunlight
and
moisture. Take care that the tarpaulin does not go to the ground, as it will block the
air circulation.
6.1.5) Allocation of Material on Site
5.1) As the construction material is unloaded, it should be placed in and around the construction
site near the place where it is intended for installation. While each job will vary according to size
or site conditions, the layout below typifies an arrangement which offers convenience and
accessibility during assembly and erection.
6.1.5.2) Rigid frame column is laid in position for rising.
5.3) Material is provided with two stenciling (hard punch, black paint marking) for the correct
identification. Both should match to avoid any confusion. Any mismatching should be
communicated to the Erection Coordinator.
6.1.5.4) Rafters are stacked for sub-assembly and easily accessible for setting.
6.1.5.5) Girts, purlins, eave struts and bracing are divided according to the requirements of each
bay. Nested parts (purlins, girts, etc.) should be separated and blocked to allow drainage of
collected moisture to prevent rusting, prior to erection. Cold formed sections or any pre-
galvanized materials should be kept protected from rain.
6.1.5.6) Endwell materials are to be laid out at each end.
6.1.5.7) Small components (nuts, bolts, clips, fasteners etc.) are stored in a designated area
convenient to all parts of the building.
6.1.5.8) Wall paneling, roof paneling and other components which will not be used in the initial
stage of erecting the steel are placed outside of the work area and properly stored and
protected from the weather. (Refer points # 6.1.4.1 to 6.1.4.8).
6.1.5.9) Insulation roll should not be stored on the edge of the roll as this will damage the edges.
6.1.6) Rectification of Any Damage
6.1.6.1) Any paint damages shall be made with the minimum quantity
of touch up paint supplied by before doing erection. This will help reduce rusting.
6.1.6.2) Any material missing, excess or damage shall be informed to 's Erection Coordinator
with immediate effect.
6.2 PLAN ERECTION & INSTALLATION ACTIVITY.
Maximum efficiency and progress of erection should be obtained when the following conditions
are met during the installation of building Steel Structure:
1. When safety practices with TBT are discussed and initiated in advance of any work
procedure.
2. Appropriate work permit shall be obtained before commencement of the task.
3. Task shall be carried out under the supervision of permit receiver, safety officer and task
supervisor.
4. When the overall work of erecting the building is divided into individual jobs, and when each
job is assigned (in proper sequence) to teams of workers consisting of two to seven workers
each, with three to five workers teams preferred.
5. When individual workers are properly trained and instructed in advance as to what they are
to do and the safe way to do it. This eliminates time wasted while waiting to be told what to do
next.
6. When building parts are properly laid out and in accordance with 6.1.5.6 in advanced
planning so as to avoid lost time in repetitive handling or in searching for specific items.
7. When as many parts as can be safely raised in a single lift are bolted together in sub-
assemblies on the ground where assembly work is faster and safer, thereby, requiring fewer lifts
and fewer connections to be made in the air using either boom truck or crane equipment with
the assistance & under supervision of certified rigger in accordance with the load capacity.
8. When Installation of the steel framework starts at one end and continues bay by bay to the
other end of the building/structure.
9. When the first bay is completed, the individual frames are erected and tied together by
skeleton purlins, and the fill-in purlins are installed.
10. When tools and equipment of the proper kind, in good, safe condition, are available in
sufficient quantity.
11. Using the boom truck or crane depending on the distance of the area, the cladding / roofing
sheets shall be installed in accordance with approved plan/ drawing.
12. Workers shall be working at height for roof installation using the manlift or temporary
elevated platform as required.
METHOD STATEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIL WORKS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Sl. No. Contents 1 Purpose 2 Scope 3 Roles & Responsibilities 4 Reference
Documents 5 Abbreviations 6 Inspection & Testing 7 Equipment & Tools 8 Work Permits 9 Health, Safety
and Environmental Procedures 10 Housekeeping 11 Quality Assurance & Control 12 Materials 13
Manpower 14 Work procedure 15 Health & safety
