Steps involved in a typical project - Beaumont Structural Consultants

1 Project Initiation

Architect appointment, development of client’s brief, architect prepares planning application. Civil Engineer develops preliminary drainage plans for planning approval, if necessary. Typically required for large projects, particularly new builds.

2 Project Planning

Architect submits the planning application – allow 12 weeks to obtain permission. Consult the Structural Engineer for a fee proposal and preliminary feasibility assessment.

3 Establish Design Team

Appoint Structural Engineer, HSPC, and other consultants as required. Asbestos and drainage survey undertaken. Structural Engineer produces a preliminary sketch scheme with anticipated member sizes to assist the architect’s development of the bye-law submission. Civil Engineer produces a drainage scheme to accompany the bye-law application.

4 Project Building

Architect submits byelaws application – allow 5 weeks to obtain permission. Structural Engineer requests site investigations, trial pits, and opening-up works.

5 Bye-Law Approval

ED issues byelaw permit, and approved documents deemed ‘frozen’. Finalise structural drawings and calculations – allow 6 weeks.

6 SER Construction Issue

Structural Engineer provides initial SER Certificate. Additional certificates may be needed before completion, e.g., project phased, contractor-designed Schedule 2 items, variations to project during construction. Latest time for HSPC to be appointed by the client.

7 Building Works Commence

Works authorised to begin on site. Engineer completes site visits/meetings, and any design team queries answered. Final SER Certificate if required.

8 Completion

Building Control sign-off.