Broadly speaking, you can expect to get value through using a Chartered Building Surveyor in a number of other ways. Of course, each individual will have different strengths and weaknesses, so the all important reference check is crucial when considering who to use to get the appropriate advice. With rapid growth in the profession, there are an awful lot of people out there presenting themselves as experts without the appropriate tools or training.
A Chartered Building Surveyor could:
- Advise you on your assets, their remaining useful lives and how much you need to set aside to keep them in good condition and maintain asset values
- Conduct technical due diligence on property purchases, advising on the risks and rewards of buying a particular building
- Provide technical due diligence on property developments that are being acquired – advising on options to mothball or complete half finished developments
- Prepare and drive development plans and feasibility studies for new property developments
- Act as your client representative on projects to oversee and manage delivery to meet time, cost, quality and relationship objectives
- Manage and specify project designs – with a particular bent for refurbishment and repair contracts
- Provide mediation advice on construction contract matters or disputes
- Manage and resolve matters relating to securing code compliance certificates on completed property developments
So whilst leaks are a hot topic throughout our fair land …. there is a lot more to Chartered Building Surveyors than meets the eye..
