CPD Conferences Ltd is also able to offer bespoke courses at your site and tailored to meet individual company requirements
based on papers delivered at previous CPD Conferences training courses.
Building Surveys & Reports. Valuation, Homebuyer Survey & Valuation, Building Survey, Proposed legislation for the Home Information Pack. Speaker: Keith Sweetland. Sweetland Associates.
Specialist Surveys & Reports. Structural, Asbestos, Damp & Timber, Electrical, Gas, Plumbing, Drainage, Cess Pools, Sulphate, Soil, Subsidence, Arboricultural, Wall Tie, Party Wall, Expert Witness. Speaker: Mike Royall, ER Surveys.
Insurance Claims. The intricacies of the claims process outlined by a Chartered Loss Adjuster. Speaker: Chris Miller. The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
Overview of Subsidence. What it is, what causes it, and what to do about it. Speaker: Mike Royall ACGI BSc CEng MICE MCIArb. ER Surveys.
Subsidence: A View from a Chartered Loss Adjuster. The intricacies of the claims process. Speaker: Chris Miller FRICS FCILA FBEng MCIArb. The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
Restabilisation of a Historic Wall. Differential incremental jacking. Speaker: Chris Shaw CEng FICE MIStructE MCMI FIIExE. Consultant.
Specialist Repair Techniques. Second generation helical wire and helical pile repair systems. Speaker: Jonathan Thomas. Thor Helical Remedial.
Seller’s Information Packs & Home Condition Reports. The proposed housing bill to be introduced in Parliament during 2004. Speaker: Andrew Hannan. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
Negligence Claims & Professional Indemnity Insurance. Current state of the insurance market for Surveyors and Engineers. Speaker: Charles Hayward. Griffiths Armour.
Asbestos: New Regulations. New legislation (Asbestos at Work Regulations, 2002) is now in force requiring the management of Asbestos in public and communal buildings. Speaker: John Dyer. Asbestos UK Ltd.
Radio Frequency Surveys. Rightly or wrongly many people have concerns regarding the erection of phone masts. In addition electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) problems with electronic equipment make us all more aware of the presence of Radio Frequency energy. Speaker: Rob St John James. Hursley EMC Ltd.
How not to be Sued. By Charles Hayward, Griffiths Armour Insurance Brokers.
Litigation continues to be on the increase with the result
that Professional Indemnity insurance is now one of the
largest annual costs for Surveyors and Engineers. This paper
covers how to tighten up procedures and minimise the
likelihood of being sued. Charles Hayward is an Associate
Director of G&A’s specialist Professional Indemnity Claims
Department at their head office in Liverpool.
Living with a Claim. By Neil Ashford, Berrymans Lace Mawer Solicitors.
Sometimes litigation is unavoidable and a claim ensues. The
process can be long and drawn out and success will often
require a careful understanding of how the process works and
what is expected of the professionals concerned.
Alternatively an adjudication notice may be received which
requires a rapid response. Neil Ashford is a Solicitor with
the firm of Berrymans Lace Mawer based in Southampton. He
specialises in construction and insurance law, and dispute
resolution.
A Case Study of Failed Plaster. By Bob Bennett MBE, The Lime Centre.
All disputes tend to be unique but at the same time there are
many similarities. A good case study allows us to hopefully
learn from other people’s mistakes. Bob Bennett has over the
years been involved as a mediator in many building disputes
and is able to present a lively discussion of some of his more
memorable experiences.
Lime in the Restoration of Historic Buildings. By Bob Bennett MBE, The Lime Centre.
During the past 25 years there has been an increasing
awareness of the importance of lime mortar in historic
architecture and, in particular, it's use in conservation.
While concrete is often the practical choice there are many
situations where lime mortar is far more suitable. Bob
Bennett is the founder and Managing Director of The Lime
Centre, based just outside Winchester.
Defects in Trussed Rafter Roofs. By Chris Shaw, Consultant.
Trussed rafter roofs originated in North America and have been
used in the UK for housing and other buildings since the
1960’s. However, the American practice was not transferred to
this country. This omission has resulted in many of the
problems found in this type of roof. Chris is a Chartered
Civil and Structural Engineer with many years experience in
both traditional and modern roofs.
Update on Electrical Regulations. By Colin Dugdale, Consultant.
How safe is an existing electrical installation and when
should an upgrade be recommended? This paper is an overview
of current Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and the proposed Part
P to the Building Regulations due to be implemented shortly.
Colin Dugdale is an Electrical Engineer, an NICIEC qualified
Supervisor, and regularly lectures on City & Guilds courses.
Party Wall etc Act: 1996 By Alex Frame, Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors.
This Paper gives an overview of the "Party Wall etc Act: 1996" and the role of the
Party Wall Surveyor. It will outline a number of problematical situations which
can arise and will highlight some of the typical errors found in the resulting Awards.
Alex Frame is a chartered surveyor with many years of experience in dealing with the subject.
Avoiding Subsidence of Low Rise Buildings in Areas of Abandoned Mine Workings.
By Ian Caldwell, Caldwell Consulting. The legacy of past mine working in the UK poses
many problems to both brown field and green field sites. This paper discusses the history,
geology, technical aspects and design solutions to overcome these problems.
Ian Caldwell is a Chartered Engineer with years of experience of inspecting existing
buildings and designing new structures.
Resolving the Challenges of Historic Sites. By Bob Hill, Wessex Archaeology. Building
on historic sites can be fraught with difficulty if there is the possibility of archaeological
remains. However, with the right approach the perceived problems can be turned into unique benefits.
Bob Hill is a Chartered Surveyor with years of experience of advising on problems associated with
historic sites and old buildings.
Damp in Historic Buildings. By Bob Bennett MBE, The Lime Centre.
Old buildings often suffer with damp but it is seldom an historic problem.
Alterations both internally and externally, using inappropriate materials,
often create damp problems, as does raising flower beds or repointing a lime
mortar wall with cement. Bob Bennett is a masonry consultant and co founder
of the Building Limes Forum.
Lessons from Failures in the Building and Construction Industry. By Derek Bates,
DRB Materials Technology.
This paper will include case studies and examples of ill thought out decisions
that have resulted in loss of profitability, injury, fatalities and business failures.
Derek Bates is an Engineer who specialises in the selection of engineering materials
and also the investigation of failures.
Marketing using the Internet.
By JJ Heath-Caldwell, Local Surveyors Direct.
Selling might be easy but how do you get customers to contact you in the
first instance? We all know the internet could be the key to our marketing
objectives but how can we use it without spending a ton of money? JJ Heath-Caldwell
is a Chartered Engineer (Electronics) and has much experience in operating successful
websites in the Surveying industry.
CCTV Drainage Surveys. David Bewster of Auger Solutions.
Drainage problems or subsidence often result in the need for a CCTV Survey. What are the situations where this can be a good option, how much can be achieved and what are the limitations? This paper gives a though overview of what is involved and what sort of results can be expected. David Brewster is a Structural Engineer and is Managing Director of Auger Solutions and Brewster Associates.
Does a Tree Near a Building Matter? Chris Overbeke of OMC Associates.
Trees are commonly highlighted in building surveys for no other reason than the fact that they are there. As a result we lose a lot of trees where removal may not be necessary. This presentation examines some of the factors that determine whether trees really do pose potential threats to buildings. Chris has been an Arboriculturalist for 10 years as a Consultant and as a Local Government Officer.
Arches Over Openings. Chris Shaw of Chris Shaw Consulting.
Arches are commonly used to span openings in the walls of buildings. This paper examines the different types of arches, their ability to provide structural support and their sensitivity to external events. A number of case studies are presented and a rule of thumb assessment is included. Chris Shaw is a Chartered Civil and Structural Engineer with many years of experience.
Boundary Disputes Private Rights of Way and Adverse Possession. Carl Calvert of Calvert Consulting.
The new Land Registration Act 2002 came into force on 13 October 2003 and the Land Registration Rules 2003 now apply.
The questions that fall out of this are:
I have a Land Registry Filed Plan does it really show me the legal boundary?
I occupy more land than shown on my Plan. Is it mine?
My neighbour has a right of way over my land. How wide is that way?
The use of land surveying, mapping, photography and other documents is succinctly explained in this paper. Carl Calvert is a Chartered Land Surveyor and part-time university lecturer in law for Geographic Information Systems.
Foundation Problems under Conservatories. Mike Royall of ER Surveys.
Construction of most conservatories takes place without conformance to building regulations. Many installers of conservatories carry out excellent work however some don’t. This paper looks at a number of case studies examining the problems that sometimes result and the solutions to these. Mike Royal is a Civil Engineer with a great deal of knowledge of conservatories and in particular associated subsidence.
ASBESTOS IN BUILDINGS
By Jonathan Grant of Gully Howard
The HSE’s ‘Don’t Take the Gamble’ campaign, which is taking place between September and October, targets ‘dutyholders’ within the small and medium enterprise range and facilities management. The campaign demonstrates the HSE’s commitment to the ongoing management of asbestos. Using case studies this session will review current legislation, identify where asbestos-containing materials are typically found and highlight the difficulties in surveying a building for these materials.
BRICKS & BRICKWORK
By Kevin Gamble of Baggeridge Brick.
Long term durability of brickwork is dependant upon a number of factors. Choosing the correct brick and good detailing are key factors in ensuring that the brickwork remains attractive throughout it's design life. This paper looks at brick selection, brickwork design and detailing and highlights cause and remedial action for most common types of staining.
LINTELS OVER OPENINGS
By Chris Shaw, Consultant Engineer.
Lintels are commonly used to span openings in the walls of buildings. This paper examines the different types of materials used for lintels, their historical use and advantages / disadvantages, and the defects associated with lintels and their use. Chris Shaw is a Chartered Civil and Structural Engineer with many years of experience. This paper follows on from the paper on Arches given earlier in the year.
CONDITION SURVEYS OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS
By Stephen Bond of Tuffin Ferreby & Taylor
Condition surveys of historic buildings and sites often present the surveyor with different challenges to those experienced with other building types. Often the surveyor is confronted with materials, building elements and components that are in some way or another unusual or unexpected. Using a range of case studies, this session will look in a practical way at some of the potential pitfalls that may be encountered and seek to develop an appreciation of the art (and science) of surveying historic structures.
WOODWORM INFESTATION AND FUNGAL DECAY IN BUILDINGS
By Tim Clarke of Timberwise
A wide range of insects and bacteria are constantly attacking the wood inside buildings. This paper gives an overview of the life cycles of beetle and fungal attack and goes on to show how decay and infestation presents itself in structures. Tips are given on how to identify the different species together with a discussion on the various courses of action that can be considered to eliminate the problem.
TIMBER IN HISTORIC BUILDINGS
By John Williams of TRADA
In the restoration and maintenance of historic buildings special attention must be given to the timber components. Are they structural or non structural? Most old timber will have suffered some level of decay but is the timber still strong enough to do its job. Can it be preserved for reasons of conservation or does it need replacement in order to keep the building standing?
For more information, please contact JJ Heath-Caldwell on 0845 0950 056 or email
jj@cpdconferences.co.uk or fill in a form.
Click on the following link to download a
Course Booking Form, or click on the following link to open
a printer friendly Course Booking Form.
