Scope and intended use
Urbanisation transforms a site into usable streets and public spaces, while renewal works adapt an existing environment. The scope may include earthworks, kerbs, footways, carriageways, drainage and utility interfaces. The challenge is to make these elements fit both the design and daily use. Existing entrances, business access, pedestrian routes and emergency access should be considered when planning the sequence. A coordinated drawing of levels and networks is particularly useful for identifying conflicts before excavation begins.
Details that affect the work
Replacing a surface without checking the services below it can lead to repeated disruption. We therefore discuss the relationship between drainage, utility work and the final paving at the outset. In an occupied street, temporary routes and work phases need to be understandable to the people using the area. The specification should identify surface materials, edge details and the inspection points relevant to the project. The handover should also make future maintenance practical, especially around covers, inlets and changes of level.
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.