Structural Survey: Volume 16 Issue 4
Table of contents
Surveying safely ‐ rights and responsibilities
Jill RevilleReviews 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…
Playing back the past: part 1 ‐ deciphering old structures and the work of the RCHME
Simon MackPostulates the metaphor of a “video camera” to discuss the way old structures accumulate physical signs of the events they have existed through. Outlines the nature and purpose of…
Building surveys with particular reference to new properties: the practical thoughts and experience of a chartered surveyor
Robert Maunder TaylorProvides 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.
The development of ground floor constructions: part 6 (subfloors)
James DouglasConsiders the development in construction of subfloors. Examines the various parts of the subfloor system. Discusses the need for and provision of subfloor ventilation. Shows that…
Opportunities for change
Anthony L. PooleThe full document deals with strategic sustainable development issues which affect the whole country but using examples mainly drawn from England and Wales. Discusses what is…
Small urban spaces: part 9 ‐ case study: St Paul’s Square, York
Richard CattThis is the ninth and final article in the Small Urban Spaces series and describes by way of a case study the sort of approach and attention that some more modest, but…
A building safety inspection system for fire safety issues in existing buildings
Siu Ming LoThe majority of the population in Hong Kong live in multi‐storey high‐rise buildings. The safety conditions of these buildings are a major concern of the Government and the…