Category Archives: Roadworks

This section provides method statements and other relevant documents related to the road works. We have combined all method statements in editable word formats which you can also download from THIS LINK.

Standard Road Maintenance Routine Requirements

The works mentioned in this Section shall apply to maintenance of road and shall be carried out manually or by machinery in such a way that the quality of end product meets the specified requirements. Whenever the Specification is not clear, good engineering practice shall be applied to the satisfaction of the consulting engineer. This… Read More »

Standard Procedure for Management of Construction Equipment Project Plant Assets

This procedure describes standard procedure for Management of Construction Project Plant Assets. Project plant coordinator is overall responsible for the implementation of this procedure on the construction project. The asset management procedures describes the minimum requirements. Organization will only purchase assets when suitable hire/rental equipment is not available in the market place, and where an… Read More »

Road Maintenance Standard Requirements During Defect Liability Period

The road maintenance contractor shall be responsible for undertaking all routine maintenance of the existing road and all bridges on the road from the day the road is officially handed-over to the client until the issue of Defects Liability Certificate by the engineer. Contractor shall also carry out all the routine maintenance of the completed… Read More »

Possible Causes of Road Crack and Defect – Road Maintenance Inspection Guide

Below you can find some major causes of road crack and road defects. The page also provides what are the effects if these road defects are not properly addressed. Alligator Cracking Alligator cracking is a series of interconnecting cracks creating interconnected patterns on the road. The cracks start at the bottom of asphalt surface and… Read More »

Road Pavement Construction Inspection Checklist

General road construction site inspection checks: Contractor has all necessary permits to work in road where applicable, i.e. Construction Permit, Insurance, Bonding etc. available. Safety to public considered: (barricades, covered walkways, etc. provided) Barricades available around excavations in street. Barricades available around stockpiled materials in street. Adequate detour signs to get the public through or… Read More »

Method Statement for Flexible Pavement Asphalt Driveway Rehabilitation and Road Resurfacing

The purpose of this method statement is to describe steps for flexible pavement that can also include asphalt driveway rehabilitation and road resurfacing. The sequence of the work to be carried out shall be as follows: Resurfacing Works Partial Reconstruction Works Total Reconstruction Works Cold In-Place Recycle (CIPR) – Cement Treated Base Cold In-Place Recycling… Read More »

Quality Control in Road Construction Works

Quality control of construction materials and product is an essential requirement for obtaining improved and uniform standard of road construction. Quality Control is an essential part of any production process and highway constructions are no exception. The need for quality control on these specifications has increased considerably in recent times due to a significant increase… Read More »