03 / Civil & structural

Civil & structural

Civil construction and contracting packages for groundworks, foundations, concrete, steel and external infrastructure, coordinated with building services.

Illustrative concrete structure and reinforcement
SCOPE OF WORK / PROJECT SPECIFIC

Ground. Frame. Infrastructure.

The final scope depends on site assessment, agreed responsibilities and applicable approvals.

Groundworks & enabling

  • Site clearance, grading and setting-out support
  • Excavation, trenching, backfilling and compaction
  • Temporary works and construction access arrangements
  • Underground service routes and builder’s works
  • Formation preparation and subgrade works

Concrete & foundations

  • Footings, rafts, pedestals and equipment bases
  • Reinforcement fixing, formwork and concrete placement
  • Slabs, beams, columns and retaining elements
  • Concrete repairs and controlled structural modifications
  • Embedded plates, sleeves, anchors and interface coordination

Steel & structural assembly

  • Steel frames, mezzanines and secondary steelwork
  • Equipment platforms, access stairs and walkways
  • Structural supports and service penetrations
  • Base plates, anchor bolts and site connections
  • Protective coatings and finish interfaces

Building fabric & repairs

  • Blockwork, plastering and concrete screeds
  • Roof, wet-area and below-grade waterproofing
  • Expansion joints, sealants and penetration sealing
  • Civil repair, rehabilitation and refurbishment works
  • Builders’ work supporting MEP installations

External works & infrastructure

  • Paving, kerbs, footpaths and hardscape
  • Asphalt surfacing and pavement repair
  • Stormwater collection and site drainage
  • Manholes, trenches and underground duct banks
  • Boundary walls, site access and service-yard works

Practical deliverables.

  • Defined work boundaries, levels and interfaces with building services
  • Material and inspection records relevant to the agreed package
  • Recorded concealed works and as-built information

Before defining the scope

01What is needed before pricing structural alterations?

Provide available structural drawings, the proposed change and site access details. Existing conditions and the need for a qualified structural assessment must be established before defining the work. A photograph alone is not enough to determine structural suitability.

02How do structural construction and finishing scopes differ?

A construction package may include site preparation, foundations, concrete or steel, while a finishing package covers agreed partitions, surfaces, ceilings and architectural details. The quotation must also assign openings, embedded items, service routes and making good. Use a bill of quantities and drawings to define the boundary; labels such as “shell” or “complete building” need an agreed written scope.

03What should be agreed before foundations or equipment bases are priced?

Identify the approved design information, survey and ground information available, excavation limits, equipment-supplier data and interfaces with drainage or service routes. Separate confirmed quantities from assumptions and state who resolves missing design inputs. Inspection points and the records required before work is covered should form part of the agreed package.

Photography illustrates the discipline and does not represent a completed project.

04 / A

Architectural & fit-out

Architectural fit-out and finishing packages for partitions, ceilings, floors and building details, coordinated with lighting, HVAC and maintenance access.

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05 / I

Industrial & plant works

Industrial installation and modification packages for equipment, piping, supports and utility interfaces, planned around site access and operating requirements.

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07 / D

Engineering & delivery

Engineering coordination and construction delivery support: scope and quantities, drawing interfaces, procurement readiness, site records and technical handover.

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THE NEXT STEP / A CLEAR START

Let’s define the work.

The site, the requirements, the expected timeline. Good work starts with a clear brief.

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