"The demolition permit should clear by next Tuesday at the latest."
I make a note in the margin of the feasibility report.
"Assuming there aren't any delays?"
"Assuming there aren't delays," Manager Fu confirms over the phone. "The warehouse itself isn't protected, so there shouldn't be any complications. The utility disconnection schedule has already been submitted."
I flip to the corresponding section in the project file.
Three days ago these documents looked overwhelming. Today they mostly look like work. Complicated work, admittedly.
But work is easier to manage than uncertainty.
"The soil survey noted elevated groundwater levels on the northern edge," I say. "Has anyone confirmed whether that will affect foundation costs?"
There's a brief rustle of papers.
"It'll affect them somewhat. Not dramatically. If you're considering underground parking, the consultant recommended additional waterproofing allowances."
I write that down too.
