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Start with a structural assessment
Provide available drawings and explain the intended layout. The engineer may need inspection or further investigation before specifying a beam, columns, bearings or foundation changes.
Check permissions and ownership
Use the official permit check for the address and work. Discuss shared walls, owners' association requirements and neighbour interfaces where relevant; engineering approval alone does not resolve every consent issue.
Coordinate temporary and permanent support
The contractor and engineer should align the construction sequence and support requirements. Temporary support is a designed part of the operation, not an incidental detail to decide during demolition.
Include the finishing work
A structural quotation should distinguish steelwork from service alterations, fire protection and wall, ceiling or floor repairs. Arrange inspection of critical details before finishes conceal them.