Practice management

Introducing the role of the building surveyor, this section gives practical information on briefing, fees, insurance matters, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, appointing subconsultants, quality assurance, surveying safely, reporting and complaints handling.

A handy glossary covers some less well known terms and abbreviations.

This section is maintained by Nigel Goddard of Pillings LLP.

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