This book offers a detailed and informative step by step guide on the process of undertaking Building Condition Surveys...it gives a really informative insight in to the role and requirement of the Surveyor. I highly recommended it to anyone undertaking a Building Surveying or related degree. The revised 3rd edition of this book provides the reader with a comprehensive text on conducting Building Condition Surveys. It is an essential text for all Building Surveying students and those in the industry that wish to update themselves on current practice and thinking. The contents provide the reader with a wealth of knowledge and expertise from the author's considerable time in the Building Surveying profession. Chapters 6 to 9 are essential reading for anyone inexperienced in carrying out surveys, and provide an excellent teaching and learning aid for students. The importance of the final report, discussed in chapters 10, 11 and 12 is another key part of the book. Overall, this book is a pleasure to read as well as an essential key text to anyone wishing to pursue a career in inspecting and reporting on the conditions of buildings.

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 This will be a well-thumbed reference on-site or at your desk for architects, surveyors and other construction professionals. It will also be invaluable for students of surveying, estate management and construction as well as student architects at Part 3.