New and Revised Content for 2025 !  

This online CPD session is now available for booking on the following dates: 12:30pm  23rd January

Objectives

Clients want good information about existing defects in the property, as well as knowing about possible other risks which might not be immediately apparent.   This professional insight can help them make an informed decision on whether or not to proceed with the purchase and, importantly, whether the agreed purchase price might need to be negotiated.

Building pathology is a core technical skill of all professionals who inspect buildings of any age or use.   Modern buildings, and especially those that have been through alterations, retrofit projects or ‘modernisations’ are likely to have building pathology defects too.   This is not only an issue for older and historic buildings.

Content

This CPD session is flexible to suit the needs of the group but might typically include topics such as..:

• RICS complaints, public perception and professional standards
• JPS 2022 – Investigation of moisture and its effects on traditional buildings
• The relevance of the RICS Home Survey Standard 2019
• Cracks and how to make sense of them
• Dry rot
• Wet rot
• Beetle damage
• Defects caused by someone trying to fix it but it is now made worse
• Frost damage
• Rain leaks and water penetration
• Are you competent to do the survey at all?
• What does the client really need to know?
• How to write a report
• Using photos effectively
• Giving advice to your client

Suitability

This training is suitable for everyone, regardless of background or experience.   No prior knowledge or qualifications is required.  It is taught in English, so you must have a good use of the English language.

The training is intended to be of most value to RICS surveyors but it will also be useful to surveyors who are members of other professional groups, students, post-grad students, apprentices and those who might be seeking a career change later in life.

More Training Available In-Person

This online CPD webinar will provide the basic information to help you better understand building pathology and commonly seen defects.

We also have in-person training dates which you might find of interest.   We firmly believe that the very best way to learn is through practical experience.

Training Instructor

Duncan is one of the UK’s most experienced Chartered Building Surveyors regarding historic and Listed Buildings, having been doing this work for over 30 years.   He runs Listed Building Surveys and he was Chair of the RICS Building Conservation Steering Group 2017 – 2023. He is the lead author of the new RICS Professional Standard – Conservation of Heritage Buildings and Assets, which will be published in 2025.  Duncan teaches building surveying, architectural history, building pathology and building conservation to undergraduate, postgraduate and mature students and also to the general public and the trades.

Format

This CPD training will be delivered online.

This training will be delivered live on Zoom.   It will be recorded and can be made available to delegates later, on request.  You will be encouraged to ask questions and participate in the discussion.

This training qualifies for 1 hour formal CPD.