You are overseeing a construction project for a new retail center.

You are overseeing a construction project for a new retail center. Midway through the project, the design team proposes a significant change to the building's layout, which they argue will improve overall functionality and therefore present better value for money. However, this change would require demolishing and rebuilding a section of the structure.

Given the proposed changes, outline five actions you would take to evaluate the change request to provide an appropriate recommendation.