Douglas, James
Building Surveys and Reports
- ISBN 13:
- 9781405197618
- author:
- Douglas, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 17.3 x 2.4 x 24.6 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Earth Sciences & Geography, Geography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Building Surveys and Reports by James Douglas provides comprehensive guidance on conducting building surveys for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The book offers expert advice on diagnosing defects, taking into account various construction methods and materials, as well as dealing with alteration and renovation work. A new edition of this thorough treatment of surveying buildings includes updated examples, references, and a revised bibliography, making it an essential resource for surveyors. Additionally, the book now covers home condition reports in greater detail, including information on slate defects and the format for these reports. This edition also addresses recent developments in case law relating to inspections and surveys of properties, ensuring that readers have access to the latest knowledge and best practices in the field.