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OverviewThe fifth edition of this classic surveying text has been thoroughly reviewed and revised by its author, Malcolm Hollis to reflect recent legislation and RICS best practice. It is full of practical advice based on Malcolm Hollis' experience of thousands of real-life surveys. This newly updated version, the first in five years, sets the scene for the much-discussed changes to the home-buying process. It also reflects on the impact that recent events - such as glass failures in landmark buildings, SARS and the 9/11 disaster have had on building surveying practices. This updated version now contains: 100 new photographs; New case studies; A brand new chapter on identifying typical UK house types and their common defects.; Rewritten chapters on: Reporting - which reviews current and forthcoming survey requirements; Dampness - which draws together a wealth of good advice and detailed illustrations in one place Decoration and external failures; Added material including: Timber-framed dwellings are covered in more detail with new photographs to illustrate current buildings trends; Asbestos updates including a table assessing risk in buildings; Updated advice on the passage of sound, buildings on brownfield sites, access for people with disabilities, and health in the indoor environment. Written in a lively style and packed with colour photographs, diagrams and charts, Surveying Buildings is an essential companion to any building inspection. It will help practising surveyors and students understand: What to look for - How to interpret what they see - How to write an accurate report The text is full of technical insights and facts and figures, and points are illuminated by numerous photographs. Hollis discusses surveying errors based on real-life examples and guides the experienced surveyors as well as students on best-practice in order to reduce risk. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Malcolm HollisPublisher: RICS Books Imprint: RICS Books Edition: 5th Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 29.70cm ISBN: 9781842191927ISBN 10: 1842191926 Pages: 600 Publication Date: 01 May 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Spiral bound Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsWhat is a survey; The inspection; Checklist in preparing for a survey; Reporting; Surveys of specialist buildings; Equipment; The contract; The duties of surveyors - their performance and their breach; The consequences of breach of duty; Health in buildings; Asbestos; Roofs; Walls; Plastics; Metals; Windows; Floors; Surveying services; Decoration and external failures; Surroundings; Dampness; Timber decay caused by insect attack; Rot and fungus to timber; Interpreting cracks; Trees and their effect on buildings.ReviewsAuthor InformationMalcolm Hollis is a leading authority on building surveying. He has worked throughout the UK, Europe and the Far East. He is professor of Building Surveying at Reading University and remains a practising building surveyor specializing in the diagnosis of defects in buildings. He is a well-known broadcaster, and lectures widely on surveying and dilapidations. Professor Hollis has written nine other books and contributed articles and chapters to a wide range of publications. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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