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BUILDING SURVEYING IN MALAYSIA
WHO IS A BUILDING SURVEYOR?

A Professional Building Surveyor is a qualified person, by examination and experience, and a member of the Institution of Surveyors Malaysia.

WHAT DOES A BUILDING SURVEYOR DO?

A Building Surveyor offers specialist services on matters relating to building and property development such as project and construction management, maintenance and repair of building, refurbishment and restoration of old properties, building law and regulation, demolition works and property development. A competent Building Surveyor is expected to manage, organise, supervise, monitor, evaluate, and coordinate every aspect of building and development work and act as a vital link in the project between all affiliated professions such as architects, engineers, planners and builders. Besides that, Building Surveyors also provide liaison and consultation services aith public and local authorities for the client.

WHERE DOES A BUILDING SURVEYOR WORK?

There is a very good demand for qualified Building Surveyor in local authorities, with housing and building developers, colleges, universities, insurance companies, banking and financial institutions, government and semi-government departments, consultancy firms and research organisations.

IN WHICH AREA IS A BUILDING SURVEYOR'S SERVICES REQUIRED?

The services of a Building Surveyor is required in the following:

Building Control Administration


 * Scrutiny of building plans for all types of buildings (new as well as alterations) and issuance of building approval.


 * Imposing and enforcing of legislative requirements of building and construction operations, illegal/unauthorised structures, ruinous and dilapidated buildings.


 * Inspection of building works during construction and upon completion, issuance of Certificate For Occupation.


 * Upgrading of buildings to new requirements.


 * Coordinating the restoration, refurbishment and conservation of buildings of historical importance/cultural heritage etc.

Development and Construction Management


 * Analysis and feasibility study of project.


 * Appointment and coordination of consultants.


 * Negotiations and contract administration.


 * Project management including monitoring and coordinating of development.

Building Works


 * Advice on alterations, extensions and refurbishment of buildings including planning and building applications to local authorities.


 * Diagnosis of building defects and advice on remedial works including structural survey.

Maintenance of Buildings


 * Planning and implementation of day to day and long term maintenance.


 * Repair and dilapidation advice and negotiations.

Insurance


 * Assessment of replacement costs for insurance purposes.


 * Preparation and negotiation of insurance claims - for fire and structural damage and organisation of reinstatement works.

BUILDING SURVEYING SERVICES
TYPE:

Single Issue Report

A report on a particular area of concern. The spoof particulars of Fawlty Mansions give particular examples. Such reports are often required by those who already own the building. What is wrong? - how do we put in right? - specification - quotations - liability for cost - supervision.

Condition Survey

A snapshot of the condition of a building, or part of a building. Usually a typed schedule, often illustrated with photographs and / or sketches. Condition surveys are sometimes required to be annexed to a lease where there is agreement with the landlord to hand back a property in no worse condition, particularly where a property is old and not in good condition, but still fit for its purpose, such as with many business premises. Condition surveys are nearly always appended to Party Wall Awards prior to building work commencing so as to record the condition of adjacent property and protect a building owner against unwarranted claims for damage caused by works in progress. Sometimes the condition survey will be photographic only, in which case we use high quality photographic equipment and high resolution film with output to either colour laser printer or CD ROM.

Dilapidations Survey

A survey for landlord or tenant to record defects and wants of repair, sometimes costed. Leases spell out who is responsible for repair and maintenance. A dilapidation survey may be required during the lease or at the end to require landlord or tenant to keep their part of the bargain.

Home Buyer Survey and Valuation Report

This is an economy service designed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for the cost conscious home buyer. It will provide an overall opinion of the general condition of the property but does not offer additional useful features such as providing Guideline Budgets for any defects that may be identified. It doesn't detail every aspect of the property, and only focuses on urgent matters needing attention. It’s not usually suitable for properties in need of renovation, or if you’re planning major alterations.

Building Survey

A building survey (until recently known as a "structural survey", for which see below) is a report on the general condition of a property and is the only type of survey appropriate for purchasers of houses and flats in our area. It follows a detailed examination of the fabric of the building by an experienced and professionally qualified surveyor who knows what to look for and where to look. It comprises:
 * An appraisal of the form and materials of construction.
 * A technical analysis of significant defects revealed and advice on appropriate further actions.
 * Identification of less significant defects, general disrepair and shortcomings in the physical condition, maintenance and design of the building.

WHEN:

Pre-Construction

It is importance to carry out building condition survey especially for the existing property and building next to construction site.

Property and Building Maintenance

It is important to establish a maintenance programme and audit the functionality of building at a frequent basis.

Repair and Refurbishment

It is important to establish a quality repair and refurbishment programme.

Handing Over To Management Cooperation

It is important to record down the existing condition of a property and building before handover to the MC.

Buying A Property and Building

It is important to record the existing condition of the building in regards of the defects and their cost of rectification work.

Building Control For Gated Community

It is important to establish a guideline to control the construction and renovation activities within the community.

House Defects Inspection

It is important to record all the defects before taking actions against the developer.

Building By-Laws and Regulations

Provides consultancy services to property and building owners, resident associations and MCs.