Scope and intended use
Selective demolition removes defined parts of a building or structure while managing the elements that remain. The first task is to establish exactly what is to be removed, what must be protected and how the existing structure behaves. ECOSTA assesses demolition packages using the project documentation and site information. A clear survey, service information and any required specialist assessments help define the sequence. A demolition scope should never be based solely on the appearance of the finished rooms.
Details that affect the work
Access for machinery, temporary support, dust control, neighbour interfaces and waste separation can all affect the operation. Existing services need appropriate isolation and confirmation before they are disturbed. Suspected hazardous materials require specialist assessment and the relevant authorised handling; ordinary rubble arrangements are not a substitute. The quotation should distinguish dismantling, loading, transport and destination requirements. Where part of the building remains occupied, the separation between work areas and users must be planned as a specific project condition.
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.