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Building Pathology
Read Property Elite's latest blogs on building pathology for qualified surveyors and RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates.
Hot Topic Highlight - The Invisible Performance of Buildings
In this week's blog, we welcome Jason Ratcliffe MSc AssocRICS (The Wellbeing Surveyor) to Property Elite to discuss the invisible performance of buildings.
This is ideal reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS Building Surveying and Residential pathway candidates, especially for the Building Pathology and Inspection competencies.
May 26
Hot Topic Highlight - Schrijver Damp Proofing System
In this week’s blog, we look at the Schrijver damp proofing system - something that you might have seen on a building, but not known what it was! This is ideal reading for RICS APC Building Surveying and Residential pathway candidates, especially for the Building Pathology and Inspection competencies.
May 12
Hot Topic Highlight – Subsidence
In this week’s blog, we look at subsidence – a potential cause of cracking in buildings.
This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates pursuing the Building Pathology and Inspection competencies.
Feb 10
Hot Topic Highlight – Cavity Wall Insulation (CWI)
In this week’s blog, we look at cavity wall insulation (CWI) in residential property.
Mar 12, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight – BISF Housing
In this week’s blog, we take a look at non-traditional steel-framed housing, built by the British Iron & Steel Federation (BISF).
Jan 16, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight – Spray Foam Insulation
In this week’s blog, we take a look at spray foam insulation and what you need to know about it as a Residential surveyor.
Jan 9, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight – An Introduction to Structural Movement and Cracking
In this week’s article, we explore an introduction to cracking.
Jul 25, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Why can Chimney Breasts be Problematic?
In this week’s blog, we look at the potential implications and risks relating to the removal of chimney breasts.
Mar 14, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Defective Housing
In this week’s blog, we take a look at defective housing and the Housing Act 1985.
Mar 7, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Dampness in Buildings Part 3
In this week’s blog, Brian Robinson MRICS, Building Surveying consultant at Property Elite, discusses dampness in buildings.
Feb 7, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Dampness in Buildings Part 2
In this week’s blog, Brian Robinson MRICS, Building Surveying consultant at Property Elite, discusses dampness in buildings.
Jan 10, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Joint Position Statement Investigation of Moisture
In this week’s blog, we look at the RICS Joint Position Statement Investigation of Moisture and its Effects on Traditional Buildings.
Nov 8, 2022
Hot Topic Highlight – Dampness in Buildings Part 1
In this week’s blog, Brian Robinson MRICS, Building Surveying consultant at Property Elite, discusses dampness in buildings.
Nov 1, 2022
Hot Topic Highlight – Residential Defect Case Study 2
In this week’s blog, we take a look at our second residential defect case study.
Jun 29, 2021
Hot Topic Highlight – Residential Defect Case Study 1
In this week’s blog, we take a look at a residential defect case study.
Jun 1, 2021
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