A Technical Update On Risks And Threats

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Surveyors must remain vigilant in identifying and reporting technical threats. What was once a popular concern can quickly be overshadowed by new challenges. In our generation, the threat of popular hysteria has had a profound impact on property valuation. This presentation aims to demonstrate that by understanding the fundamental principles, we can avoid exacerbating issues that may lead to negligence litigation against surveyors.

In this talk Geoff Hunt will present outlines of four major emerging areas of risk for the profession:

• Claims against surveyors regarding retro fit spray foam
• The mis-selling of heat pumps and the resulting poor performance
• The persistently inadequate explanation of condensation, which is causing serious harm to people
• Exploring the need to address the performance of older roofs and chimneys in the context of worsening climate conditions

Geoffrey Hunt, Chartered Building Surveyor and Principal, Geoffrey Hunt Building Surveying Services