Guide to surveys and inspections of buildings and associated structures (2008)

Buildings and structures are becoming ever more complex, requiring broader based skills and greater knowledge to really understand them; new materials; glass, stainless steel, geo-grids and others; are now with us and the more traditional materials; masonry, timber, steel and concrete; are being used in more innovative ways.

This guide is for the benefit of engineers and surveyors already familiar with inspecting, appraising and reporting upon buildings and associated structures.
Engineers undertaking this type of work will be expected to be generally aware of current knowledge and practice relating to the matters upon which they are offering advice.

An update of the popular Guide to surveys and inspections of buildings and similar structures, the guide provides guidance on the overall methods to the approach and reporting of inspections, including the safety and legal considerations surrounding them.
Moreover, extensive checklists are provided to give on-site support whilst carrying out an inspection.

The development of the guide has been with the assistance of the RICS and CIBSE and the HSE, members of which were involved in its drafting and appraisal.

The document is a succinct and user-friendly pocket-sized guide for use before and during an inspection/survey; it is ring bound for ease of use and printed on durable, water-resistant paper.