ABSTRACT
Picture the scenario (I'm sure you've been there a thousand times):
Contractor's surveyor: ‘Ere, they've forgotten to give a slab level on this construction drawing, but it scales as 12.75, I'll set out at that shall I?
Contractor: Excuse me, Mr Engineer, can you tell me the structural slab level?
Engineer: Er, sorry … I'm waiting for the architect to confirm the finishes so we know what allowances to make from the finished floor level. Mr Architect?
Architect: Oh dear, I can't tell you yet, I'm waiting for the client to confirm what level of use he is anticipating, and for the interior designer to confirm that it's available in his preferred colourway. Just let me check with the client.
Client: Our corporate colour is green, but our Facilities Manager is very keen not to have carpet and wants to use this new lino he saw at a conference in Holland. Oh, and I can't tell you the long-term use of the space as we're only leasing the building for two years — you'll have to check with the landowner …
