Expert Details
Building Surveying, Planning, Project Management, Party Wall, Condition Schedules
ID: 728693
United Kingdom
Expert has over 20 years experience in the survey and inspection of a range of commercial and residential property. Having a good understanding of both modern and traditional construction he is able to produce practical and informative reports regarding the impications of any defects observed advising on such issues from thatch and cob to modern concrete construction and glass curtain walling.
Each survey is accompanied by a detailed photographic schedule.
The reports can be tailored to suit the client's individual requirements with a reduced scope of Building Survey known as a Report on Condition where an abbreviated version focusing on the main structure and fabric is provided. Budget costings for remedial work along with insurance reinstatement valuations and market appraisals can be incorporated as required.
Where a survey is required for a commercial building on the basis of a new lease the report can be produced in a Schedule of Condition format for appending to the lease accompanied by an extensive schedule of photographs.
Expert also has considerable experience in the preparation and negotiation of Schedules of Dilapidations on commercial buildings that detail the breaches of the tenants repairing covenants which are generally priced in order to demonstrate the landlord's claim for.loss.
Reports can also be produced for specific defects to give advice on cracking and movement or condensation and dampness for example. These can prove useful where a lender requires additional information to process a mortgage offer.
Party Wall Surveying
Since the Act came into force across the country in 1996 Expert has acted a Party Wall surveyor for both the Building and Adjoining Owner serving Notices, agreeing the Award and preparing the requisite Schedule of Condition.This has often required subsequent negotiation with the other party to resolve boundary issues and instances of damage caused by the building contractor.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1981 | Degree: RICS Building Surveying (Distance Learning) | Subject: Building Surveying | Institution: College of Estate Management, Reading |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2004 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Director | Department: Chartered Building Surveyors |
Responsibilities:Responsible for setting up the Practice and employing one qualified surveyor, one archtectural technician, survey graduates and two support staff. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2004 | Employer: Palmer Snell Surveyors | Title: Senior Building Surveyor | Department: Building Surveying |
Responsibilities:He ran the Taunton survey office carrying out building surveys and mortgage valuations and other professional work |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 1999 | Employer: Stride Treglown, Bristol | Title: Senior Surveyor | Department: Building Surveying |
Responsibilities:General Building Surveying Duties |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 1997 | Employer: Bailey Partnership | Title: Senior Surveyor | Department: Building Surveying |
Responsibilities:He ran the Bristol office for 3 years carryring out a wide range of professional building surveying work. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1980 to 1992 | Employer: Davis Blackburn/Brittain Hadley | Title: Surveyor | Department: Building Surveying |
Responsibilities:Training, drawing work and general surveying duties. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
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| Years: 2009 to 2010 | Agency: South West One | Role: Building Surveying | Description: He was instructed to project manage specialist consultants and undertake a full Condition Survey of a local school pending its status as an Academy. |
| Years: 2010 to Present | Agency: South West One | Role: Building Surveying | Description: He undertook the preparation of a detailed schedule of condition of the above school prior to the new lease. |
| Years: 2008 to 2010 | Agency: South West One | Role: Building Surveying | Description: General building surveys, schedules of condition and contract administration of building projects. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Having qualified as an Associate member in 1992 he was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Surveyors in 2001. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| FRICS |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Having worked as a surveyor since 1988 Expert set up his own practice - J P Expert Associates Ltd in 2004 and remains the sole Director. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Making use of his considerable building and contractural knowledge Expert has prepared a number of expert witness reports for building disputes and other associated expert matters. He understands his duty to the courts and the CPR rules. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert is a member of the Pyramis and Thisbe Club and Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors as well as the RICS Dilapidations Forum and regularly attends meetings and CPD events. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Having worked and lived in the same area for some 30 years he has extensive local knowledge of vernacular architecture and building techniques and good relationships with a number of local contractors, residential and commercial agents, planning officers, structural engineers, solicitors and other professional associates. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Local knowledge is helpful in understanding property values, planning limitations on development and the restraints and implications posed by Heritage Buildings. A good relationship with the Local Conservation Officer and Building Control staff assists with project development. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| He has a good understanding of the various legislation that relates to buildings such as the Disability Discrimination Act regarding accessibity issues, Regualtory Reform Fire Safety act regarding fire precautions and means of escape, Oil Storage Regulations, Construction Design Management regulations regarding safe site practices and also a good understanding of building costs for budget estimating purposes with a keen eye for design and practical application of building methods for longevity, ease of maintenance and sustainability. |