Working with your structural engineer
What to ask, when to ask it, and how to brief an engineer so the design comes back quicker and cheaper.
About this topic
A well-briefed engineer is faster and cheaper, and a well-questioned design is usually leaner. This topic shows you how to commission structural work, what information to send, and how to challenge what comes back constructively.
What you’ll cover
- What an engineer needs from you: survey, photos, drawings and intent
- Writing a clear brief and agreeing scope, fees and turnaround
- Questioning a design: asking for alternatives without starting an argument
- Who is responsible for temporary works, and how to agree it
- Handling changes once work has started
Draft outline. The full syllabus, and the levels available for this topic, are sent with your course details.
Who it’s for
Builders & contractorsArchitectsSurveyors & PMs
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