Autorentext

Adrian Tagg (MRICS) is a lecturer in Building Surveying at the University of Reading, UK. He also runs TechDD Ltd and has over a decade of experience delivering technical due diligence to international investors making acquisitions in Northern Europe.

Klappentext

The first book to introduce the process of TDD and examine the role of the Building Surveyor within the commercial property sector. Outlines the processes that the surveyor must go through when performing a TDD inspection and covers typical pathology and defects encountered during TDD.

Inhalt

1. Introduction**

2. Defining Technical Due Diligence and Commercial Surveying

3. The Nature of TDD and Commercial Building Surveys

4. The Acquisition Process

5. Environmental Due Diligence Process Overview

6. Commercial property

7. Clients

8. Professionals

9. Constraints and Checklists

10. Aims, Objectives and Outcomes

11. TDD Desk Survey Prior to the Site Visit

12. The Visit or Site Inspection

13. Reporting Process

14. Further Investigations

15. TDD and Building Management Contract Instruction

16. Outline the Contract Instruction

17. Scope of Works

18. Specific Services

19. Limitations

20. Programme

21. Fees Commercial Sectors

22. Offices

23. Retail

24. Industrial

25. Residential

26. Leisure

27. Public Sector Roofs

28. Strength and Stability

29. Durability

30. Weathertightness

31. Thermal Efficiency

32. Technical Due Diligence Process and Inspection

33. Inspection Principles

34. Flat Roofs Versus Pitched Roofs

35. Cold Deck Versus Warm Deck

36. Roof Coverings

37. Parapet Walls

38. Rainwater Evacuation

39. Roof Lights

40. Other Structure

41. Low-rise Commercial Buildings

42. Structural Movement of Low-rise Commercial Properties

43. Foundation Movement

44. Medium- and High-rise Commercial Properties

45. Concrete Structure

46. Steel Structure

47. Timber Structure

48. Structure Summary Façades

49. Functional Requirements

50. Common Façade Materials

51. Brick

52. Loadbearing Stone Facades

53. Painted Stone

54. Stone Cladding

55. Metal Façade Cladding

56. Render

57. Concrete

58. Concrete and Industrial Buildings

59. Timber

60. Glass

61. Façade Cladding Systems

62. Weathering Steel

63. Vegetation

64. Graffiti

65. Facades Summary Finishes

66. Common Parts

67. Surveying Internal Finishes

68. Site Inspection and Survey

69. Floors

70. Walls

71. Internal Partitions and Doors

72. Ceilings

73. Specific Use Areas

74. Finishes Summary Building Services

75. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

76. Electricity

77. Water/Sanitary Provision

78. Fire Detection / Alarm /Firefighting

79. Lifts

80. Summary of Building Services Assessment External Areas

81. Car Parking

82. Access Roads

83. Pavements, Patios and Decking

84. Storage Yards and Hardstanding Areas

85. Waste Areas

86. Outbuildings

87. Lighting

88. Signage

89. Fencing and Boundaries

90. Vegetation and Landscaping

91. Summary of External Areas Legal / Technical

92. Health and Safety

93. Fire Precautions

94. Accessibility

95. Environmental Consideration and Sustainability

96. Deleterious Materials

97. Cultural Heritage

98. Statutory Matters

99. Rights of Way, Easements and Shared Services

100. Boundaries

101. Guarantees and Warranties

102. Leasehold and Repairing Liabilities