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Building Surveys

Building Surveys

by PeterGlover (Author)

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    Paperback 2003

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Synopsis

This new edition includes a completely revised section on surveying historic buildings. It also brings the reader fully up to date with the changes to the legal and regulatory framework within which surveyors operate. Recent cases which impact on surveyor's liabilities to their clients are discussed. It is firmly established as the leading comprehensive guide to surveying. It is based on practical experience of professional surveyors. All legal and regulatory references are fully updated.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 320
 Edition: 5
 Publisher: A Butterworth-Heinemann Title
Published: 17 Jul 2003
ISBN 10: 0750659750
ISBN 13: 9780750659758
Book Overview: * Firmly established as the leading comprehensive guide to surveying. * Based on practical experience of professional surveyors. * All legal and regulatory references fully updated.

Media Reviews
All [surveyors] would profit by reading this book and, if they remembered the excellent advice it gives, it would bring a broad smile to the faces of the insurers ... The book is full of useful information, much of which I have not seen before. ... should be compulsory reading for all who do it. Chartered Surveyor Weekly A lively, readable and informative book ... Most technical books have to be read little by little over time, but this is one which can be read from cover to cover at a single sitting. ... A book with something for everyone involved in domestic building surveys from prospective purchaser to practising surveyor. It should be compulsory reading for the graduate entrant on the first day in the office if not previously read and inwardly digested Estates Gazette In presentation and content, this is a practical and useful addition to the library of all surveyors at all stages in their careers with, of course, particular reference to building and general practice surveyors. Both writing and printing are clear and precise and make for easy reading of what can be a complex subject. ... This is a good read and a recommended buy for reference Architect & Surveyor The book is written in an easily readable style, giving credibility to the author's advice that building survey reports use simple straightforward English. The Surveyor and Valuer
Author Bio
Peter Glover qualified as a Chartered Surveyor at the age of 21 in 1967. From 1971 to 1986 he ran his own surveying practice undertaking mainly the survey and valuation of property in the London area. Since 1986 he has worked for a major national firm of surveyors and he is currently based in central London. He also contributes regularly to newspapers, magazines and journals on topics connected with the property market and building construction.