Land surveying is one of the world's oldest professions and dates back as far as the ancient Egyptians. In today's guide we shall look at land survey techniques, and how they are used. History of Land Survey Techniques As we mentioned in our introduction, land surveying dates back thousands of years and is an integral part of every major civilization. Ever since...
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Every examined property should be reviewed and compared to buildings constructed to current standards. Any aberrance of the standards should be carefully considerate and clients should be advised accordingly. Good standards should be having damp-proof membrane in solid floors and damp-proof courses in all walls so the passage of moisture is avoided. Many older buildings...
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Hulls do not only carry personnel, machinery and the weight of the cargo but they define the purpose of the craft. Marine surveyors should have a good knowledge of the hull performance based on size. Size and shape of the hull gives the vessel special unique characteristics. Some of them are designed to face forces of nature; other ones are built for speed. Instinct...
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A Quantity Surveyor is a professional person who has been educated, trained and qualified to manage cost effectiveness in building projects. From their initial calculations, they must have a cost discipline that enables them to estimate and monitor exactly how much a building is going to cost to build, and then advise a procurement strategy. Beginning with early...
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