# Review site conditions and the design

Lesson 3 of [Waterfront approvals, contractor checks and site risk](https://privatedock.fyi/academy/waterfront-approvals-and-contractor-checks.md), 18 minutes.

A design is only as good as the site information behind it. Ask the design team to replace assumptions with measured information as the work continues. Site conditions to ask about - The water levels and exposure that control the design. - The water depth and bed conditions, and who measures them. -…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Waterfront approvals, contractor checks and site risk works](https://privatedock.fyi/academy/waterfront-approvals-and-contractor-checks.md).

Also on the [web page](https://privatedock.fyi/academy/waterfront-approvals-and-contractor-checks/review-site-conditions-and-design).