Building Surveying in Construction

Welcome to our Building Surveying in Construction resource hub. Here, students, tutors, and professionals can access a wealth of downloadable materials covering essential aspects of the field. Our comprehensive collection includes resources on various property types, key architectural periods, and both traditional and modern construction methods. We offer in-depth guides on identifying external and internal building defects, along with effective repair and remediation techniques. You'll also find valuable information on different types of building surveys and practical advice on conducting them. Whether you're revising for exams, preparing teaching materials, or expanding your professional knowledge, our curated content caters to all levels of expertise. From historical architectural styles to cutting-edge construction techniques, our resources provide a thorough grounding in building surveying. Explore our downloadable content today and enhance your understanding of this crucial aspect of the construction industry.

Building surveying in construction scheme of work

Building surveying in construction handbook

Introductory activity

Table of Contents

Types of residential property (UK)

Architectural styles through key periods (UK)

Traditional methods of foundation construction

Traditional methods of external wall and roof construction

Traditional methods of floor, internal wall, door, and window construction

Modern methods of foundation construction

Modern methods of external wall and roof construction

Modern methods of floor, internal wall, door, and window construction

Defects to external envelope: foundation, wall, and chimney

Defects to external envelope: roof, door, and window

Defects to internal envelope: ground floor, upper floor, stair, and wall

Methods of repair and remediation

Building defects: self-assessment task