... assumptions made in formulating the plan for completing them. Objectives of preparing a method statement; i. To enable managerial experience to be called upon during estimating. There is a demand relating to performance. Managers find it necessary to record resources, quantities and time in order to contribute. ii. To enable data concerning new construction techniques and methods of handling material to be included in an estimate. As the planning debt is often consulted on method statements, a method statement may be developed from work study data and planning cycles prepared for alternative plant and labour situations. iii. To allow the plant requirements for a project to be summarized for inclusion in the prelims or plant schedule iv. To ensure the output and duration of different methods of machines is realistically matched v. To give guidance to the estimator or specific bill items relating to plant and labour requirements in order that realistic rates may be built up Network programme Method Statement Establish ...

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