Structural Survey: Volume 17 Issue 4
Table of contents
Issues arising from computer‐based recording of heritage sites
Derek Worthing, John CounsellThis paper considers the value of using computer models to store, manage and illustrate records of historic buildings. The paper is based upon the research and development work…
Dissatisfaction with stock condition surveys in social housing
Keith P. ChapmanThis paper arises from findings which emerged during the preparation of the Good Practice Guide to Maintenance Cost Forecasting. This Guide was commissioned by the Housing…
The development of ground floor constructions: part 8 (review and summary)
James DouglasReviews the development of ground floor constructions. Explores the reasons for insulating the various types of ground floor constructions. Discusses the reasons for and methods…
Building defects in Singapore: aspects in tort
Stephen DonohoeReviews the application of the law of negligence as it has been applied in building defect cases in England. The application of English law by Commonwealth countries is then…
The conservation of historic buildings in Britain and The Netherlands: a comparative study
Nigel Dann, Mark SteelBritain and The Netherlands both have a large stock of historic buildings dating from pre‐Roman to modern. Both provide some degree of state funding and each has a series of…
The role of human error in construction defects
Andrew R. AtkinsonThis paper reports research on the human error causes of defects, which has important implications for design professions involved in supervising new and refurbished building…
Liability for reporting on system built properties ‐ an update
Paul MurrellsThis article discusses a surveyor’s responsibility when reporting upon a system built property for mortgage valuation purposes. Recently the Court of Appeal has confirmed that a…