📘 SOP — Engineering Progress After Architect Plan Is Finished

A practical workflow for engineers, contractors, and site teams after the architect completes the final plan.

✅ Goal Safe + buildable + coordinated execution 🏗️ Use Engineer → Contractor → Construction 📄 Output IFED → AFC → Site Records

Purpose

To ensure the architect’s approved design is correctly translated into safe, buildable, coordinated engineering documents and site execution.

Scope

Applies to structural engineers, MEP engineers, site engineers, and project engineers working on building projects.

Step-by-step SOP (Keep and follow this order)

1 Receive & Verify Architect’s Final Plan

Responsible: Project Engineer / Lead Engineer

Actions

• Receive final approved architectural drawings
  • Floor plans
  • Elevations
  • Sections
  • Roof plan
  • Door/window schedule
• Confirm:
  • Drawing revision is FINAL
  • Client approval is completed
  • No pending design decisions

Output: Architect plan marked: “Issued for Engineering Design (IFED)”

2 Engineering Design Coordination

Responsible: Structural + MEP Engineers

Actions

• Review architectural layout for:
  • Column positions
  • Beam spans
  • Slab thickness
  • Staircases
  • Openings (voids, shafts)
• Coordinate:
  • Structural vs architectural conflicts
  • MEP routes vs beams/slabs
• Request clarifications from architect if needed

Output: Coordinated design comments + clash issues resolved

3 Structural Engineering Design

Responsible: Structural Engineer

Actions

• Perform structural calculations:
  • Load analysis (dead, live, wind, seismic if required)
  • Beam, slab, column sizing
  • Foundation design
• Select:
  • Concrete strength
  • Rebar sizes & spacing
• Comply with:
  • Applicable codes (ACI / Eurocode / local standard)

Output: Structural calculation report + structural design summary

4 MEP Engineering Design (If Applicable)

Responsible: MEP Engineer

Actions

• Design:
  • Electrical layout
  • Plumbing & drainage
  • HVAC (if required)
• Coordinate openings and sleeves with structure
• Confirm service clearances

Output: MEP design drawings + opening/sleeve requirements

5 Shop Drawing Preparation

Responsible: Site Engineer / Drafting Engineer

Actions

• Prepare shop drawings based on:
  • Approved architectural drawings
  • Structural calculations
  • MEP layouts
• Include:
  • Rebar details (BBS)
  • Beam-column joint details
  • Slab reinforcement layout
  • Foundation details

Output: Shop drawings labeled “For Approval”

6 Review & Approval Process

Responsible: Senior Engineer / Consultant

Actions

• Review shop drawings for:
  • Code compliance
  • Constructability
  • Coordination accuracy
• Revise if required
• Submit for:
  • Consultant approval
  • Client approval (if required)

Output: Drawings stamped: “Approved for Construction (AFC)”

7 Site Execution Planning

Responsible: Site Engineer

Actions

• Prepare:
  • Method Statements
  • Work sequence
  • Inspection checklist
• Coordinate:
  • Material delivery
  • Labor allocation
  • Equipment needs

Output: Approved Method Statement + construction schedule

8 Construction Execution & Monitoring

Responsible: Site Engineer / QC Engineer

Actions

• Execute works according to AFC drawings
• Daily checks:
  • Rebar size & spacing
  • Concrete cover
  • Alignment & levels
• Record:
  • Daily progress
  • Site issues
  • Variations

Output: Daily site reports + quality inspection records

9 Inspection, Testing & Approval

Responsible: Engineer / Consultant

Actions

• Conduct:
  • Rebar inspection
  • Formwork inspection
  • Concrete pouring approval
• Ensure test results:
  • Slump test
  • Concrete cube test

Output: Inspection approval records + test reports

🔁 Simple Workflow Summary

Architect Plan Final ↓ Engineering Review & Coordination ↓ Structural / MEP Design ↓ Shop Drawings ↓ Approval (AFC) ↓ Site Execution ↓ Inspection & Progress Control

🔑 Key Control Points (Very Important)

❌ Critical “Do Not”

• Never start construction without AFC drawings

✔️ Must Follow

• All changes must go through Engineer → Architect → Approval
• Site work must follow shop drawings, not concept drawings
• Engineer is responsible for safety, quality, and coordination

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