Land surveys are an important part of heritage and history and without land surveys we would not have maps. In today's guide we shall look at how to read a land survey. What is a Land Survey? The term land survey can be considered to be very broad as it encompasses a wide range of different types of surveys. However, a land survey can more simply be defined...
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One of the things building surveyors will look for are abnormalities in ceilings and walls. If the ceilings are made of older lath-and-plaster, the life of these materials depends on quality of the original work that has been done but also exposure of dampness from the roof or any leakages that occurred over the years. All these factors significantly weaken ceilings...
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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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