#1. Trade licence and activity scope
Start by confirming the legal company name, trade licence validity, and whether demolition or related contracting activity is included. The name on the quotation, insurance, method statement, and invoices should match the legal documents.
#2. Authority approval experience
Dubai projects may fall under Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees, JAFZA, Dubai South, TECOM, Emaar, Nakheel, or other developer-controlled authorities. The contractor should identify the relevant jurisdiction and explain the approval route before pricing.
#3. Insurance and liability coverage
Ask for valid insurance covering third-party liability, worker safety, equipment, and demolition-related risks. Check expiry dates, policy limits, exclusions, and whether the insured name matches the contractor.
- Third-party liability coverage.
- Worker compensation coverage.
- Equipment and site-risk coverage where applicable.
- Policy validity for the project period.
#4. ISO and HSE documents
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 show that a contractor operates documented systems for quality, environment, and occupational safety. Also request risk assessments, toolbox-talk format, emergency plan, PPE matrix, and incident-reporting procedures.
#5. Method statement and equipment list
A certified demolition expert should provide a project-specific method statement and equipment list. Generic documents are not enough for structures with basements, shared walls, high traffic, occupied neighbours, or limited access.
#6. Project references and completion evidence
Request comparable project examples — not only marketing images. Relevant references show whether the contractor has handled the same type of structure, authority process, equipment setup, and handover condition.