5 Books Every Building Surveyor Needs
Building surveying is one of the most popular forms of quantity surveying. Whether you are looking to take the first steps into this career path or have just want to improve your knowledge in this area, these are the top 5 books for you! Building Surveyor’s Pocket Book 2021 by Melanie Smith & Christopher Gorse Building Surveyor’s Pocket Book is an accessible encyclopaedia of matters vital to building surveyors. Well-illustrated with diagrams, pictures, tables, and graphs, it coversall essential elements of building pathology, building performance, and building construction terminology in a simple, accessible way for working practitioners and students. This Book is perfect for a portable reference text, working as a first-stop publication for those wishing to refresh their knowledge or in need of guidance on surveying practice. Building Regulations Pocket Book 2018 by Ray Tricker & Samantha Alford The Building Regulations Pocket Book is the must have reliable guide to compliance with the Building Regulations. Part 1 provides an overview of the Building Act. Part 2 offers a handy guide to the dos and don’ts of gaining the Local Council’s approval for Planning Permission and Building Regulations Approval Part 3 presents an overview of the requirements of the Approved Documents associated with the Building Regulations. Part 4 is an easy-to-read explanation of the essential requirements of the Building Regulations that any architect, builder or DIYer needs to know to keep their work safe and compliant on both domestic and non-domestic jobs. Building
