1. Firstly, Its the law,
2. It is there to ensure that all structures are safe and that they conform to safety regulations.
3. To provide the right infomation to all the contractors, builders and developers.
4. It allows the municipality to record development for future town planning as all your service payments are related to your plan

Yes, the architectural plans are purely based on design and not structural engineering
The engineer is responsible for all the structural designs which form part of the foundations, slabs, staircases and concrete roofing etc and the site inspections thereof

Quoting is the first step in gathering infomation about what the costs, period of time and duration of any job will eventually be. It is important to consider all the facts that are going to influence the eventual outcome of the proposed work to be done. One needs to consider that not all stock is always immediately available and may take days or weeks to be delivered once ordered. When there is fabrication required the time period will determine on size, type and transport of completed work if not fabricated on site
Please remember that quotes have an expiry and most are only valid for 30 days, where after a requote needs to be completed This is standard practice from all suppliers, contractors, erectors, builders and manufacturers.

There is a misconception in the building industry that makes people believe that they are saving money by using the "bakkie" builder or the "man off the street". This method of thinking has led to many a heartache and costly frustrated experiences not to mention the added agrevation of shoddy workmanship.
When using a reputable company you get the benefits of knowing the work will be done according to the NHBRC standards, and that there are guarantees on the workmanship aswell as all the materials used will be from accredited suppliers.

All the products used in erecting a dwelling should carry a limited guarantee from their respective manufacturers or suppliers. These guarantees are carried over to the client once the contract is fully completed and paid for in full. All building and fabrication work carries a 6 month limited guarantee.

Easy access to the site at all reasonable hours, safe storage space is required from you. The staff also need a place to use to wash up and go to the bathroom. You will not lend or borrow any tools from any worker on site. Should you need anything done it will only be done through the site foreman.