What does the man want to know?

M: When do you think you will be able to wrap up the deal with the retail shop owners?(47)I hope it will be soon because we have to start the construction work as soon as possible.
W: Well, I had a meeting with them this morning, and things went quite smoothly. If everything goes as planned, I should have all of their signatures by the end of this week.(48)
M: Well, I hope so. Otherwise, we will not be able to start the construction work on time, and there is a good chance that we will not be able to have the building ready for the exposition next January.
W: Don’t worry. I will get the approval this week. And I will make sure the construction work gets underway by next Monday.(49)