Method statement

What a method statement includes

A method statement describes the practical way a work package will be delivered. A useful document covers the scope, materials, labor, equipment, access, temporary works, sequence, safety controls, quality checks and records.

Why it matters for builders and investors

Without a method statement, a contractor can price one approach and execute another. That creates disputes over productivity, access, protection and rework. For investors, the method statement is a way to see whether the price includes the real means of doing the work.

Good method statement signals

• Clear step-by-step sequence.
• Named hold points and inspection records.
• Required tools, equipment and access assumptions.
• Material handling, protection and waste allowances.
• Links to drawings, specifications and supplier data.