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      Building Condition Surveys book

      A Practical and Concise Introduction

      Building Condition Surveys

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      Building Condition Surveys book

      A Practical and Concise Introduction
      ByMike Hoxley
      Edition 3rd Edition
      First Published 2016
      eBook Published 30 June 2019
      Pub. Location London
      Imprint RIBA Publishing
      DOI https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429346682
      Pages 160
      eBook ISBN 9780429346682
      Subjects Built Environment
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      Hoxley, M. (2016). Building Condition Surveys: A Practical and Concise Introduction (3rd ed.). RIBA Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429346682

      ABSTRACT

      Condition surveys are becoming increasingly important and standardised in approach but are a high risk service with the potential for legal consequences if mistakes are made. Professionals therefore require clear, up-to-date advice on how to inspect and report accurately and this book provides a one-stop shop of uniquely practical, concise and accessible guidance written by one of the leading authorities in the field. The key coverage includes:

    • Domestic and commercial surveys; surveys for historic, new and dilapidated buildings
    • Improvements to surveys including the inclusion of colour photographs, condition ratings, use of the term ‘technical due diligence’ and increased professionalization
    • New techniques for further investigation including thermography, endoscopy and ground radar
    • Advances in the diagnosis of causes of masonry cracking
    • New hazards such as Japanese Knotweed
    • Updated to reflect the latest RICS regulations, legislation and guidance on building surveying
    • Case studies of both bad and good practice and images to illustrate real world problems and solutions
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      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      chapter Chapter 1|3 pages

      Introduction

      chapter Chapter 2|11 pages

      Types of survey

      chapter Chapter 3|10 pages

      Preparation

      chapter Chapter 4|8 pages

      Specialist advice

      chapter Chapter 5|5 pages

      Equipment

      chapter Chapter 6|7 pages

      The inspection procedure

      chapter Chapter 7|24 pages

      Inspecting the essentials

      chapter Chapter 8|18 pages

      Inspecting services and environmental issues

      chapter Chapter 9|13 pages

      Inspecting other elements

      chapter Chapter 10|10 pages

      Writing the report

      chapter Chapter 11|13 pages

      Case study of a good building survey report

      chapter Chapter 12|16 pages

      Case study of a poor building survey report

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