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Fire damage reinstatement (ARCHIVED)
This document has been archived and is available on isurv for information purposes only.
The repair of fire damage has much in common with other repair and maintenance works, but presents the surveyor with some particular problems. The form of damage is qualitatively different from that with which he may be familiar. This Information Paper is not intended to provide guidance and advice to surveyors on the manner in which repair works should be implemented. Rather, it highlights the peripheral matters which arise, and aspects which need to be given consideration over and above those matters which normally apply to building works. -
Reinstatement cost assessment of buildings
Published February 2018
Effective from 1 June 2018
Reissued June 2024
This publication is intended as a guide for surveyors who carry out reinstatement cost assessments of buildings.
The professional standard provides detailed recommendations on: the manner in which assessments should be approached, the nature and extent of the information to be collated, the manner in which this information should be processed and how the assessment should be calculated and submitted.
This document was reissued in June 2024 as a professional standard. It had previously been published in February 2018 as a guidance note. The regulatory requirements remain the same and no material changes have been made to the document. -
Construction insurance (ARCHIVED)
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Best practice for property professionals regarding construction insurance in relation to construction projects – from the initial development stage, through to completion.
This is part of the RICS QS and construction standards. -
Contract administration (ARCHIVED)
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The purpose of this guidance note is to provide practical guidance to RICS members in England and Wales who undertake the role of 'contract administrator' (CA).
The role of the CA covers a wide range of possible services and projects from the smallest residential scheme through to larger commercial projects. The responsibilities of the CA will be defined by the form of building contract and the professional appointment under which the CA is appointed. As the majority of surveyors only deal with small to medium sized contracts, this guidance note will concentrate on the role of CA at this level; and in particular within the provisions of contracts issued by the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT - minor works, intermediate and standard building contracts). In addition, many of the principles set out in this guidance note will also apply where no standard form of contract has been entered into, particularly for smaller works. While the guidance note does not deal with full 'design and build contracts, the issue of the employer's responsibility for design is considered.
On this basis it should be noted that this guidance note does not cover other forms of JCT contract, GC works, BPF/NEC or ICE forms, other than to distinguish the role of the CA. It also does not deal with the responsibilities of employers' representatives under design and build arrangements, where the responsibility is to act exclusively in the interests of the employer, albeit honestly and with integrity.