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IntroductionBuilding surveying covers a broad spectrum

of workThe survey and the assessments of the

buildings, which combine the diagnosis of defects in the structure, fabric and services, together with forecasting of how such problems might develop in the future, requires a detail understanding of the building, in particular the surveyor should be aware of how the building was constructed, how the building has been used, what alterations have been undertaken, and how it has been repaired and maintained

Types of Building SurveyingPre Construction Condition SurveyPre Purchase SurveyDefects/Condition Survey

Process of Building SurveyingIdentify unsatisfactory itemIdentify weather it is a defectIdentify the consequencesIdentify weather the building is up to

building regulationsIdentify the person responsible for the cost of

rectifying

Overview of the selected BuildingAddress :Year Built : 2002Accommodation: Ground floor- Three show

rooms with attached bathrooms.

First floor & Second floor: Bed rooms (rented out for university students )

Size in Square Meters : 750m2

Overview of the selected Building (Cont…)

The property is a four storied commercial building with brick walls. Rectangular in shape and center of the building small court yard is situated. External walls in the ground floor external walls covered with aluminum claddings and other floors are painted. Roof is a concrete slab.

Survey - FoundationFoundation survey cannot be done using non

destructive techniques. Therefore we didn’t carryout the foundation survey.

Survey - FloorDefect Cause

Cracks Consolidation of hard core due to inadequate compaction of floor in the construction stage

Lifting and arching Sulphate Attack

Water retains on the floor Uneven Surface

Survey - WallsDefect Cause

Cracks Thermal expansion, incompatible materials

Fungus attack Water penetration throughout the wall

Arising Dampness Water is absorbed from the ground in to wall

Survey - RoofDefect Cause

Cracking of Asbestos sheets Fastener over tightened

Loosening of fasteners Continual exposure to wind vibration

Broken Gutters Heavy rain

Survey – Doors Defect Cause

Loosening of handles Loosening of nuts and bolts

Survey – Windows Defect Cause

Timberwork has flaked Pest attack

Paint has peeled away Exposure to the external conditions such as sun, rain etc

Survey - FinishesDefect Cause

Discoloration of floor finishes Rust spots develop on tile within a short time after stripping

Loose of plaster A colour wash not done nearly for 5 years

Survey - ServicesDefect Cause

Some switches not working properly

Insect attack and dust retains

Short circuit Water penetrate to switches from roof top

Water leaks through pipe joints Improper workmanship and inadequate maintenance

Leakages in drainage pipes Inadequate maintenance and replacements

ConsultationThere are no other structural defects.Large part of the cost should spent for

wall finishes and repairing.There is a design problem in drainage

system but can be easily repaired with less cost.

Less cost for repairing.High opportunity to achieve commercial

advantages

ConclusionThe building survey report provides an assessment of

physical condition of the building and also suggests ways to implement repairs or replacements that might be needed.

The main matters arising out of our inspection arePoor condition of the floorPoor condition of roofing Cracks on the wallsNeed of a proper painting for stair case hand railsAttention needed for safety features including fire safetyMaintenance of electrical accessoriesProper maintenance of sanitary fittings in toiletsMaintenance of plumbing systemPoor condition of some window sills

ReferencesAlan Crocker (1990) Building Failures:

recovering cost, BSP Professional BooksEdward A. Noy, (2005) Building Surveys and

Reports, Blackwell Publishing.Ivor H. Seeley, (1991) Building surveys:

Reports and Dilapidations, Macmillan publishers Ltd.

John Hinks and Geoff Cook. (2001) The Technology of Building Defects, London Spon Press.

Ransom, W.H. (1995) Building Failures: Diagnosis and Avoidance, 2nd ed., London: E & FN Spon.

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