BSR205 - BUILDING SURVEYING PRACTICE I

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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
Course Name (English) BUILDING SURVEYING PRACTICE I
Course Code BSR205
MQF Credit 3
Course Description This subject explores the basic knowledge of building surveying works and profession in relation to building performance by identification and understanding of building defects. It also emphasized on the implementation of building inspection method for domestic building.
Transferable Skills Knowledge / Social Skills and Responsibility / Communication, Leadership and Teamwork Skills
Teaching Methodologies Lectures, Field Trip, Case Study, Workshop
CLO
CLO1 Identify fundamental theory and practice of building surveying works based on Code of Practice for Building Inspection Reports (CPBS 101)
CLO2 Organized a method of building inspection for low rise building by using necessary tools and equipments
CLO3 Explain on the principles of building defects and its properties of materials which affect the building performance
Pre-Requisite Courses No course recommendations
Reading List
Recommended Text
  • Peter Glover 2012, Building Surveys, (7th Edition) Ed., Spoon Press London
Reference Book Resources
  • Chriss Jenner 2012, Survey Your Home for Structural Building Defects: For Homeowners, Property Developers, Professionals and Property Purchasers, 1st Edition Ed., Structural Matters Publication
  • David S Watt 2005, Building Pathology (Principle and Practice), Blackweel Science London
  • Duncan Marshall, Derek Worthing & Nigel Dann 2009, Understanding Housing Defects, 3rd Edition Ed., Estates Gazette Books London
  • Hollis, M 2005, Surveying Building, 5 th Edition Ed., Surveyors Publishers London
  • James Douglas and Edward A Noy 2012, Building Surveys and Report, 4th Edition Ed., Wiley and Blackwel London
  • Jonathan Hetreed, 2008, The Damp House: A Guide to the Causes and Treatment of Dampness, The Crowood Press Ltd
  • Mike Hoxley 2009, Good Practice Guide: Building Condition Surveys, RIBA Publishing
  • RICS 2003, Appointing a Building Surveyor a Guide for Clients and Surveyors, RICS Books United Kingdom
  • RICS 2004, Building Surveys for Residential Properties, RICS Guidance Notes United Kingdom
Article/Paper ListThis Course does not have any article/paper resources
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