Scope and intended use
Foundations and reinforced concrete structures transfer building loads through a designed system. ECOSTA assesses execution packages covering preparation, formwork, reinforcement and concrete placement according to the technical project. The foundation solution must be defined by the responsible designer using suitable information about the ground and the building. It should not be selected from a photograph or a general description of neighbouring properties. Clear drawings and reinforcement schedules support a more reliable definition of quantities and construction stages.
Details that affect the work
Before a pour, the team needs to coordinate access for concrete deliveries, pumping where required, reinforcement checks and the position of embedded items. Weather exposure, curing and the planned removal of formwork also belong in the construction sequence. Service penetrations and interfaces with retaining elements should be resolved before concrete makes changes difficult. Material documentation and the control arrangements specified for the project should be kept connected to the actual work package rather than treated as a separate administrative exercise.
Planning the work package
The first assessment combines your brief with the drawings and information available for the site. We identify access constraints, quantities, interfaces with other trades and the operations that need a technical decision before pricing. The agreed proposal should explain inclusions, exclusions and the basis for measuring the work. A preferred programme is reviewed against the actual sequence, delivery arrangements and any inspections required by the project team. Changes to the initial scope should be described and assessed before they are incorporated into the works.
Preparing your enquiry
Send the municipality, a description of the intended result and any approximate dimensions you already know. Include information about access, neighbouring properties and whether the area will remain occupied or operational. Tell us which plans, studies and specifications are available, and who coordinates the technical design. Photographs can support the initial conversation, but hidden conditions may require additional checks. ECOSTA reviews enquiries in Girona as a priority; projects proposed in southern France require a separate assessment of location, resources and applicable requirements.
Agreeing the handover
Before the work begins, clarify the condition in which the package is to be handed over and which records are required by the project. This may include measured quantities, material information, test results where specified, and instructions relevant to future maintenance. An agreed review helps distinguish completed work from outstanding items and makes interfaces with the next trade understandable. Keeping this information connected to the actual scope gives the owner and technical team a clearer basis for closing the package.