Structural Survey: Volume 15 Issue 3

The development of ground floor constructions: part 1

James Douglas

Explores the development of ground floors in residential buildings. Highlights the lack of detailed studies into this aspect of construction technology. Suggests that a…

ISO 9000 quality assurance in Singapore’s construction industry: an update

Low Sui Pheng, Henson K.C. Yeo

Five years have elapsed since the introduction of ISO 9000 Quality Assurance in Singapore’s construction industry in 1992. By the end of 1996, more than 80 construction‐related…

Surveyors acting as expert witnesses

Paul Murrells

From 1 March 1997, chartered surveyors acting as expert witnesses must comply with an RICS Practice Statement and Guidance Notes. Failure to do so may constitute a disciplinary…

All you wanted to know about dilapidations but were afraid to ask: part II

Colyn S. Reece

In part I (Volume 14 Number 3) the author wrote generally about the various legal and practical issues to take into account in preparing or in defending against a Schedule of…

Back to the future: the market for building conservation skills in the 1990s

Mark Steel

Presents the findings from a preliminary survey of 180 firms which specialize in conservation and refurbishment work on historic structures. Recognizes the growing importance of…