The bricklayers have paused at the back (awaiting steelwork) and are now working on the front extension to form the new lobby.  Inside, they are continuing to dig out the slab.

I think the plumbing engineer was there to inspect what has to be done.  Nick’s foreman of the week, John, was also telling me that the wall between the dining room and the lounge is not necessarily well seated on the foundations.  They will have to investigate further and it may have to come down and be replaced.