Structural surveys in Europe

Abstract

Discusses structural surveying in Europe pre‐1992 and the opportunities for UK firms to exploit the market afterwards. Outlines the expectations of the French client and the services available, the role of UK Building Societies in promoting UK techniques in Spain and the current advantages open to UK surveyors to profit from the local systems in Portugal and Germany. Suggests that the future will see an increase in continental professionals considering acquisitions, mergers and associations with UK firms of chartered surveyors and argues that opportunities for expansion will arise through work on new construction commissioned by UK clients in Europe, rather than on existing buildings.

Citation

Weatherhead, M. (1990), "Structural surveys in Europe", Structural Survey, Vol. 8 No. 1, pp. 5-8. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000003208