isurv Building Surveying

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Benefits
Topics covered

Benefits

It will help you

Gain background information and detailed knowledge to allow you to effectively undertake surveys on all types of buildings
Advise clients on neighbourly matters by providing you with access to specific information to help resolve issues
Download relevant templates, forms and documents to benchmark your work and save you valuable time
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements by detailing all relevant legislation and what you need to do to ensure compliance
Diagnose building defects and identify materials - isurv provides clear information on building defects, how to spot them, signs and remedies
Provide consultation on repair and maintenance - isurv's extensive library of information will provide you with the knowledge to offer accurate and comprehensive information to your clients

Topics covered

Building control

Gain valuable advice from your peers who regularly work with local authorities and on the key regulations that must be adhered to
Receive guidance on which documents need to be used and when
Background to key cases that have shaped current regulation and local acts that need to be followed

Building maintenance

Detailed notes and information on
Dilapidations
Changes in service charges
Planned maintenance
Whole life costings

Dilapidations

Remedies & break clauses
Key dilapidations issues
Dilapidations inspections
Preparing a dilapidations schedule
Responding to a dilapidations claim
Dealing with disputes
Civil procedure rules & the Dilapidations Protocol

CDM regulations

All aspects of CDM regulation are covered in detail
Overview of what is required at application, interpretation and notification
Overview of legal requirements you need to follow to ensure compliance
Application of CDM 2007
Clear definition of who are the clients, designers and their respective responsibilities
Key CDM legislation
Planning and information required
Health and safety requirements
Detailed information and guidance on all UK building regulations

Pathology

Access in-depth information and knowledge on building defects to help you provide appropriate remedial solutions to client issues
From practical building repair to identifying and resolving common defects, isurv provides clear and insightful information
All types of modern methods of construction
Asbestos
Biodeterioration
Building elements
Common defects
Damp
Materials
Practical building repair

Health and Safety / Fire regulations

Practical advice and information to ensure that you are adhering to all health and safety and fire regulations on and off-site
Employer requirements and responsibilities
Best practice and good tips
Legislation requirements interpreted
Key case law
Guidance on essential legislation
Fire regulation
Prevention, taking steps to reduce the risk
Preparation, creating evacuation procedures and putting in fire alarm systems
Provision, providing equipment, signage and information