{"product_id":"building-condition-surveys-mike-hoxley-9781859466193","title":"Building Condition Surveys: A Practical and Concise Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003eCondition surveys are becoming increasingly important and standardised in approach but are a high risk service with the potential for legal consequences if mistakes are made. Professionals therefore require clear, up-to-date advice on how to inspect and report accurately and this book provides a one-stop shop of uniquely practical, concise and accessible guidance written by one of the leading authorities in the field. The key coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eDomestic and commercial surveys; surveys for historic, new and dilapidated buildings \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eImprovements to surveys including the inclusion of colour photographs, condition ratings, use of the term 'technical due diligence' and increased professionalization \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew techniques for further investigation including thermography, endoscopy and ground radar \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAdvances in the diagnosis of causes of masonry cracking \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew hazards such as Japanese Knotweed \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUpdated to reflect the latest RICS regulations, legislation and guidance on building surveying \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCase studies of both bad and good practice and images to illustrate real world problems and solutions \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike Hoxley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1859466192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781859466193\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Riba Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 6.90w x 0.40d","brand":"Mike Hoxley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447999869183,"sku":"9781859466193","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_43c5150e-565b-4caf-a4e6-871ba65e8003.jpg?v=1777236224","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/building-condition-surveys-mike-hoxley-9781859466193","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}