a. IC is urged to submit method statements whenever there are risks regarding safety of working personnel, safety of bypassers, safety of existing construction, and operation of existing systems. However, PMT may explicitly require method statements when complicatuions are foreseen during execution. //b. For mechanical and electrical works the following Method statements are necessary: 1. Works which requires tie-in point with the existing KAUST Fire Water, Portable Water and Sewer line. 2. Electrical connection with the existing KAUST substation. 3. Excavation for electrical ductbanks and pipe/conduit trenches in areas wherein there are underground utilities laid and if the excavation is crossing/parallel KAUST roads which may result in disruption of traffic. c. In addition to the above list, items for security and communication systems that require downtime, relocation and re-installation, removal and salvaging of equipments needs to have an approved method statement. 