Structural Survey: Volume 20 Issue 1

Potential effects of the confirmation bias in house condition surveys

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…

Making sense of the party wall legislation: still no easy task

Notes the ambiguities within the party wall legislation. Describes the “proceduralist” and “rightist” approaches to interpretation of the statute. Provides examples of each…

Tree roots, property damage and the law: an update

The case law regarding liability for subsidence damage following encroachment by tree roots from neighbouring land is presented in the context of the recent House of Lords…

Maintenance skills training of UK construction plant operatives: a pilot survey

Conducts an in‐depth examination of the current Certification of Training Achievement (CTA) scheme and critically appraises the role of construction plant operatives within the UK…

Condition inspections of residential property: a procedural framework

Presents a procedural framework for the inspection of domestic property. A mechanistic task, such as sketching the site plan and roof plan, is advocated in order to achieve focus…

Health and safety executive publications

NHBC health and safety induction training kit

British Geological Survey

Health and safety news

New sustainable and intelligent buildings Web site

Structural Survey and the Internet

Inspecting underwater structures

Steel frame corrosion explained

Concrete surfaces in water treatment plants

Asphalt and bituminous roofing a cancer risk?

Tender prices

Editorial

Maintenance costs

Update