This free online course explains the bases of assessing, inspecting, and reporting on houses and building structures. In this course, you will learn the fundamental principles of building surveying, including the methods and techniques to assess, inspect and report on properties. You will gain a solid understanding of building materials, structural elements, construction methods and the regulations or standards for building surveying. Whether you are a property owner, manager, or surveyor, this course will help you form an opinion about a property.
| Course Category | Education |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Explain the role and purpose of building surveying in the construction industry • Describe the purpose of building surveys and a surveyor’s responsibilities • Identify the types of equipment and tools used in building surveying • Discuss the three significant factors typically linked to a building’s deterioration • Analyze the designs and the associated construction methods of the structural elements of a building • Outline common defects or problems in the structural elements along with the procedures for repair and maintenance • List the different finishes and surfaces used in buildings, including walls, ceilings, as well as floors |
| Course Code | 1262 |
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