A Building Surveyor works on construction sites and is frequently called to examine existing buildings to determine if the building is structurally sound. They give advice on building code violations and suggest time frames to fix the violations. They also provide information regarding what is needed to be completed in order to bring violation up to standards....
Read MoreBuilding Surveyor Job Description
Building surveying recently emerged as a profession in the 1970's by a group of general practice surveyors in the United Kingdom. As a profession, building surveyors give expert advice on all aspects of construction and property. They use their ability in a range of expertise including, design, maintenance, dilapidation, repair, refurbishment, restoration and sustainability....
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Like several other construction related professionals, the job of a building surveyor is technical in nature. It is important to understand and interpret laws related to the construction and maintenance of the buildings. A surveyor is qualified to assess the building that is under construction or going to be constructed and sees whether it complies with the Building...
Read MoreThe History of Building Surveying
Land has always been a valuable commodity. There are various reasons why property would be surveyed. People want to know where their property starts and stops to make sure that they have full use of it and no one else is encroaching on it. In ancient times, there were even important factors such as marking flood plains to protect citizens. The Nile River overflowed...
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