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.

Introduction Defining Technical Due Diligence and Commercial Surveying The Nature of TDD and Commercial Building Surveys The Acquisition Process Environmental Due DiligenceProcess Overview Commercial property Clients Professionals Constraints and Checklists Aims, Objectives and Outcomes TDD – Desk Survey Prior to the Site Visit The Visit or Site Inspection Reporting Process Further Investigations TDD and Building ManagementContract Instruction Outline the Contract Instruction Scope of Works Specific Services Limitations Programme FeesCommercial Sectors Offices Retail Industrial Residential Leisure Public SectorRoofs Strength and Stability Durability Weathertightness Thermal Efficiency Technical Due Diligence Process and Inspection Inspection Principles Flat Roofs Versus Pitched Roofs Cold Deck Versus Warm Deck Roof Coverings Parapet Walls Rainwater Evacuation Roof Lights OtherStructure Low-rise Commercial Buildings Structural Movement of Low-rise Commercial Properties Foundation Movement Medium- and High-rise Commercial Properties Concrete Structure Steel Structure Timber Structure Structure SummaryFaçades Functional Requirements Common Façade Materials Brick Loadbearing Stone Facades Painted Stone Stone Cladding Metal Façade Cladding Render Concrete Concrete and Industrial Buildings Timber Glass Façade Cladding Systems Weathering Steel Vegetation Graffiti Facades SummaryFinishes Common Parts Surveying Internal Finishes Site Inspection and Survey Floors Walls Internal Partitions and Doors Ceilings Specific Use Areas Finishes SummaryBuilding Services Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Electricity Water/Sanitary Provision Fire Detection / Alarm /Firefighting Lifts Summary of Building Services AssessmentExternal Areas Car Parking Access Roads Pavements, Patios and Decking Storage Yards and Hardstanding Areas Waste Areas Outbuildings Lighting Signage Fencing and Boundaries Vegetation and Landscaping Summary of External Areas Legal / Technical Health and Safety Fire Precautions Accessibility Environmental Consideration and Sustainability Deleterious Materials Cultural Heritage Statutory Matters Rights of Way, Easements and Shared Services Boundaries Guarantees and Warranties Leasehold and Repairing Liabilities