Practical Party Walls

Practical Party Walls
Author: Matthew Hearsum
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2014-10-12
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1326045695

There are many books available which provide commentary and opinion on the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and how it should be administered. This is not one of them. The purpose of this book is not to add to the wealth of opinion already expressed on the 1996 Act, but to provide a quick and easy-to-use resources for party wall surveyors and other professionals. It contains the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 annotated with relevant case law, summaries of the facts and decisions in those cases, practical precedents, a destination table showing the origin of each provision as well as extracts from the historic London Building Acts 1774 - 1939.

Party Walls

Party Walls
Author: Stephen Bickford-Smith
Publisher: Jordans Pub
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2004
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780853087991

Party Walls: provides an authoritative explanation of the law regulating the building, maintenance and repair of party walls, and sets out the process for settling disputes between parties. This new edition has been fully updated and considerably expanded to incorporate the many changes in practice and procedure since implementation of the Act, including: - A wealth of new case-law under the Act such as Observatory Hill Ltd v Lantel Investments SA, Prudential Insurance Co v Waterloo Real Estate, Daniells v Mendonia and Frances Holland School v Wassef. - The impact of the CPR and the Human Rights Act - Consideration of areas of uncertainty and difficulty which have arisen in practice, together with suggestions for how they may be resolved as well as a new chapter examining the proposals for reform.

Practical Guide to Diagnosing Structural Movement in Buildings

Practical Guide to Diagnosing Structural Movement in Buildings
Author: Malcolm Holland
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2023-01-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119898749

PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DIAGNOSING STRUCTURAL MOVEMENT IN BUILDINGS Concise and readable practitioner focused guide to diagnosing the causes of cracks and movement in buildings The expanded and updated Second Edition of Practical Guide to Diagnosing Structural Movement in Buildings shows how movement can manifest as cracking in the building fabric and provides a rigorous, structured approach to understanding the evidence to ensure the surveyor can confidently diagnose the cause and impact of any structural movement they encounter. The book is written in four parts, with part one describing the key principles of movement and cracking. Parts two and three describe the main features of common forms of movement and the associated crack patterns, with part two covering causes other than ground or foundation movement and part three covering movement caused by ground or foundations. Part four briefly describes the techniques used to arrest further movement or repair damage caused by movement. Topics covered in Practical Guide to Diagnosing Structural Movement in Buildings include: First principles, including crack patterns and cracks, rotational movement, weak routes, load distribution, and movement and orientation Expansion cracking, cavity wall tie corrosion, roof spread, springing from deflected beams, and overloaded floors and beams Clay heave, uneven loading, eccentric loading on foundations, drains and drain trenches, differential foundation movement, and load concentrations on foundations Repair methods, including stitching in brickwork, reinforcing brick mortar joints, tie bars, restraint straps, underpinning, grouting, and root barriers Primarily intended for the relatively inexperienced surveyor or engineer, as well as undergraduate students, Practical Guide to Diagnosing Structural Movement in Buildings focuses on identification and diagnosis, helping to correctly diagnose problems while also demonstrating a methodical approach to show and record how the diagnosis was reached, which is critical in client satisfaction.

Spon's Practical Guide to Alterations & Extensions

Spon's Practical Guide to Alterations & Extensions
Author: Andrew R. Williams
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2008-04-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1134078714

The procedures, the problems and pitfalls of extending or altering property are discussed in this fully updated new edition. The author gives helpful advice on how to make the project go smoothly from beginning to end. This is a practical guide for those at the beginning of their career in building, or who want to be updated on the new regulations now in force. This new edition incorporates the 2005 Amendments to Approved Document L1B on the conservation of fuel and power. Developments in Computer Aided Design and structural calculations are also discussed. It is invaluable to all those who are trying to act efficiently, correctly and cost-effectively.

Watts Pocket Handbook

Watts Pocket Handbook
Author: Trevor Rushton
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2016-03-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1317214374

Back in print for the first time in years, the Watts Pocket Handbook renews its commitment to share industry knowledge by providing technical and legal information across a comprehensive spread of property and construction topics. Compiled by the Watts Technical Director, the Handbook provides specialist information and guidance on a vast selection of construction related subjects including: Contracts and procurement Insurance Materials and defects Environmental and sustainability issues Watts Pocket Handbook remains the must-have reference book for professionals and students engaged in construction, building surveying, service engineering, property development and much more.