Bill of quantities and specs: how to keep costs under control – for 1970s apartments
Before you start, align documents, scope and priorities. That alone prevents most late changes and cost overruns. In Sicily, coastal exposure and mixed building stock make early checks even more important.
Technical details that matter
Design for durability and maintenance: the best-looking solution is not useful if it does not last.
Verify material compatibility with substrates, especially near the coast where salt air accelerates decay.
- How to document decisions
- Documents you should have
- Questions to ask contractors
Schedule and cost control
Build a realistic programme and the right sequence of trades.
Set up a bill of quantities and specifications that describe works, materials and tolerances in measurable terms.
- Questions to ask contractors
- How to document decisions
- Documents you should have
Permits and documentation
Prepare a complete technical report to reduce requests for clarifications and delays.
Choose the correct route (CILA, SCIA or permit) based on the scope and the building context.
- Documents you should have
- Constraints to check early
- Questions to ask contractors
Where to start
Commission an accurate measured survey and clear drawings: without reliable measures, design is guesswork.
Define priorities and constraints: what is mandatory, what is desirable and what can wait.
- Constraints to check early
- Documents you should have
- Questions to ask contractors
- You need a quick technical check before buying or signing.
- You must confirm the right permit path and missing documents.
- You want measurable specs to compare quotes properly.
- You started works and need to regain control of scope and changes.
- Mixing up cadastre updates and building permits (they are different).
- Ignoring waterproofing, slopes, ventilation and other “small” details.
- Applying standard solutions without reading the building context.
- No clear responsibilities between client, contractor and designers.
If you want a clear starting point for a project in Sicily,Studio 4ecan review your context and outline the right technical steps.
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