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Building Surveying Laws
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
2.3 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • CPD QS Certificate - PDF - £4.99
  • CPD QS Certificate - Hardcopy - £9.99
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Overview

Building Surveying Laws sits where construction, compliance, and contracts meet. As retrofit, safety, and regulation intensify across the built environment, organisations need surveyors who can read a site, read the law, and reduce risk before it becomes cost. You’ll clarify what building surveying covers, how legal duties attach to owners and contractors, and why sound documentation protects projects, people, and property.

This course suits junior surveyors, project coordinators, clerk-of-works professionals, and aspiring contract administrators. You’ll translate legal principles into everyday decisions—scoping works, allocating responsibilities, and aligning timelines and budgets—so disputes are prevented, not just managed. Expect a practical view of how strong surveying sharpens tenders, shortens programmes, and safeguards commercial results.

Your toolkit spans core building law and contracts, the logic of breaking work down into manageable packages, and clear, defensible report writing that stands up to scrutiny. You’ll learn to collect evidence, assess defects, and communicate findings in a way that drives action. Graduate ready to brief clients, coordinate teams, and keep compliance on track from survey to sign-off. Don’t hesitate any longer - Enrol now!

Learning Outcomes

After completing this Building Surveying Laws course, you will be able to:

  1. Comprehend the fundamentals of building surveying.
  2. Understand principles of building law and contract formulation.
  3. Develop proficiency in creating Work Breakdown Structures.
  4. Acquire skills in professional report writing.
  5. Interpret the legal aspects relevant to building surveying.
  6. Apply legal knowledge in practical surveying scenarios.
  7. Analyse risks and compliance issues in construction projects.
  8. Enhance decision-making in building surveying processes.

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

6
sections
6
lectures
2h 18m
total

Description

"Building Surveying Laws," CPD QS Accredited, is a comprehensive course designed to provide a deep dive into the legalities surrounding building surveying. This Building Surveying Laws course covers a range of topics from the basics of building surveys, principles of building law, to the intricacies of work breakdown structures and report writing. It addresses the critical legal aspects in building surveying, preparing participants to manage legal challenges effectively. This Building Surveying Laws course is essential for professionals in construction, architecture, and property management, offering the tools and insights needed to navigate the complex legal landscape, ensure compliance, and enhance their professional expertise in the field.

Course Completion Certificate

Once you've completed the Building Surveying Laws course, you will immediately be sent a free PDF certificate from REED. You can also choose to receive a CPD QS PDF/Hardcopy certificate. Prices for CPD QS certificates are as follows:

  • PDF Certificate: £4.99

Email delivery of printable/shareable PDF certificate.

  • Hardcopy Certificate: £9.99

Professionally printed certificate delivery.

Who is this course for?

This Building Surveying Laws course is designed for:

  1. Building surveyors and construction professionals.
  2. Architects and property developers.
  3. Legal professionals specialising in property law.
  4. Construction project managers.
  5. Real estate agents and property managers.

Requirements

The Building Surveying Laws course is open to everyone and has no formal entry criteria.

Career path

After completing this course, you can pursue any of the following career paths:

  1. Building Surveyor (£30,000 - £50,000).
  2. Construction Project Manager (£33,000 - £55,000).
  3. Architect (£28,000 - £45,000).
  4. Property Law Specialist (£35,000 - £60,000).
  5. Real Estate Manager (£32,000 - £48,000).

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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