
What is a Method Statement?
In construction management Method statements are an essential part of the planning process.Construction contractors use method statements to explain proposed working methods and to demonstrate the duration and sequence of work. Method Statements should be succient and clear enough to be used in "toolbox talks" for construction workers on site. stakeholdermap.com
Types of statement
Cooke and Williams group method statements into three types:- Tender Method Statement
- Construction Work Method Statement
- Safety Method Statement
Each method statement type serves a different purpose, but is still designed to communicate clearly and succinctly a well-developed and agreed process.
Contents, goal and audience of each type of Method Statement
Method Statement Type | Goal of this statement type | Typical Audience | Typical headings in this type of method statement |
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Tender Method Statement |
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Client, Estimator, Planners, Business Development, Sales and Technical sales |
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Construction Work Method Statement |
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Client, Construction Manager, Foreman, Supervisors, On site gang, Technical staff, Trades, Sub-contractors |
Depending on the level of detail the topics in a construction method statement would typically include:
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Safety Method StatementDownload a Safety Method Statement Template |
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Primarily the audience should be the on site operatives e.g. supervisors, the foreman, the gang doing the work. |
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Method Statements - References
Cooke, B. and Williams, P. 2004. Construction Planning, Programming & Control. Buy latest edition. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing Ltd.Health and Safety at Work, Reeve, P. and Carpenter, J. 2013. Method Statements: Less is more. [online] Available at: https://www.healthandsafetyatwork.com/risk-assessment/method-statements [Accessed 30 April 2017].