2013
Nov 19, 2013 in
Building Surveying
Who Covers the Costs of a Building Surveyor and Home Report?
The compulsory Home Report, love it or hate it, has become an integral part of the Scottish residential property market and can help purchasers to decide whether or not to go for a property.
Oct 1, 2013 in
Building Surveying
The unforgettable Professor Charles McKean
Professor Charles McKean (16 July 1946- 29 September 2013) first came to my attention in the 1980s when, as Director of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland he was quoted as making disparaging remarks about building surveyors who he described as an "English import".
Apr 20, 2013 in
Building Surveying, Project Management
Adaptive Reuse: Work on Heritage Constrained Buildings
The "preservation" of buildings can sometimes threaten their survival. The term "conservation" implies a more active process, one of breathing new life into old buildings.
