... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 --> Charter Civil engineering Royal Surveyors Article Type: Newsbriefs From: Structural Survey, Volume 28, Issue 2 Keywords: Charter, Civil engineering, Royal, Surveyors The Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors...

...Stephen Donohoe Purpose To consider the recent decision by the Court of Appeal in the case of Hurst Stores v. M L Europe Property Ltd (2004) and the possible important implications for building surveyors and other construction professionals. Design/methodology/approach...

...Jim Kempton; Amir Alani; Keith Chapman Surveyor variability has been previously identified as a barrier to the consistency and usability of house condition survey data. This paper explores the use of social judgement theory (SJT) as a potential method to account for, and reduce the impact...

...Jim Kempton; Amir Alani; Keith Chapman Surveyor variability has a significant impact on the accuracy and reliability of house condition surveys. Reports on one particular cognitive bias that surveyors may use when undertaking house condition surveys – the confirmation bias. Two experiments...

...Paul Chynoweth Notes the ambiguities within the party wall legislation. Describes the “proceduralist” and “rightist” approaches to interpretation of the statute. Provides examples of each approach. Traces the development of the current judicial approach to interpretation and describes surveyors...

...Jim Kempton; Simon Nichol; Chimray Anumba; John Dickens Deals with surveyor variability, in terms of identifying defects, when undertaking surveys of residential properties. It is based on a sample of 38 surveyors who took part in a large‐scale house condition survey (LSHCS). Seeks to quantify...

... properties are very general in nature so “convenient” and circumspect inferences tend to be made by surveyors. In turn, professional guidance in this respect exhibits substantial variance regarding, for example, their specific recommendations for repair work. Because of this variance, it is difficult...

...Lawrance Hurst This paper explains the reasons for the appointment of an engineer by an adjoining owner’s surveyor in the context of party wall and adjacent excavation works. Recent changes in contract procedures and professional relationships, together with associated downward pressures on fees...

... measures to avoid such situations arising. © MCB UP Limited 2000 Party walls Legal matters Surveyors In this publication in 1998 John Anstey wrote that “Lawyers should keep out of party wall matters” and went on “Lawyers, especially solicitors, must be educated to say to anyone...

...David Bowden This paper considers the entire process leading to the making of a valid award under section 10 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The powers and duties of the appointed surveyors, the validity of their appointment, and the effect of their awards are examined. The validity of some...

...Andrew Lord This paper notes the challenges faced by surveyors outside London by the demands of implementing the new party wall legislation. It pays tribute to John Anstey’s guidance in this area and emphasises the importance of adopting a practical and common‐sense approach to the legislation...

...Paul Chynoweth Considers the reasons for the invalidity of party wall awards. Examines decided cases under earlier party wall legislation in the context of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Explains invalidity on the basis of an excess of the surveyors’ statutory authority. Defines this authority...

... 2000 Party wall Compensation Surveyors The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 regulates a variety of construction operations, including work to party walls, where these are carried out in close proximity to neighbouring properties. The Act grants rights to building owners to undertake certain...

...) developed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). Using a limited research vehicle, this paper examines the basic requirements for a BREEAM assessment and the skills required to undertake such an assessment. It compares these skills with those held by building surveyors and considers whether building...

...Robert Maunder Taylor Provides discussion points on the topic of perceived risk to surveyors, particularly when conducting building surveys on new houses, when there are no standard Terms of Engagement. First of all, it is important to agree the correct definition of this type of inspection. We...

...Jill Reville Reviews the legislation and common law relating to responsibility for the safety of premises, and of those who visit them. It provides guidance for the professional surveyor in his roles as employer, employee and professional adviser. the inspection should be carried out with care...

... Conservation Surveyors The Building Conservation Directory 1998 Cathedral Communications Limited188 pp.£14.95 Keywords Conservation, Surveyors This is precisely what it says it is, a directory consisting essentially of advertising material held together by a series...

... © MCB UP Limited 1998 --> Buildings Surveyors Cracking in Building R.B. Bonshor and L.L. BonshorConstruction Research Communications LtdLondon1996A4, soft bound vi + 102 pp. Keywords: Buildings, Surveyors This book is from the BRE stable, where the authors...

.... This article first appeared in Chartered Surveyor Monthly in January 1997 and has been adapted and reproduced with their authority. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Buildings Surveyors The decision in the County Court case The Alexander Collections Ltd v. Martin and Lacey...

...Andrew Bussey; Michael Hoxley This paper presents the findings of a research project which investigates the market for the chartered building surveyor to act as the “panel expert” for insurance companies in domestic subsidence claims cases. The key players in the process of a claim are considered...