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Getting Into The Construction Industry
Author : john mce
Submitted : 2010-10-12 02:21:33 Word Count : 446 Popularity: 6
Tags: house surveying
Buying a property is one of the most financially significant decisions that the average person will make in their lifetime, therefore making sure that this big decision is approached with the correct methods is very important. Among the range of things to consider from location, to the size of the property is also the condition that the property is in, however this cannot be taken at face value, and a building surveyor should always be brought in to inspect the property.
Valuations and house surveying are different processes that both must be done before purchasing property-a valuation will merely evaluate the property, but a building survey will consider the properties general condition as well as any significant problems that the property may have. Depending on the results of the house surveying, it could be possible to re-negotiate the price of the property. Therefore a building surveyor will play a very important role when the contract for the property is being negotiated.
If you want to become part of this vital process then a career in house surveying is a very prosperous path to take within the construction industry. Furthermore, it is not necessary to have a university degree to become a building surveyor which for many is a big plus point. One pathway is gaining qualification through the RICS which is the Royal institution of chartered surveyors.
The other option to get into the area of house surveying is through the Chartered Institute of Buildings (CIOB), which requires an honours degree and two years experience in a building related field in order to pass the CIOB examination. Both these methods of entry will involve working towards NVQ level 4, and so it is the preference of the applicant of which route they choose to go down.
Whichever approach one chooses to take, getting into the field of house surveying is a very rewarding section of the construction industry, as it is often an out of the office, active, enjoyable job for the right person. It is possible to do freelance work in the sector if you prefer a more flexible timetable. Getting into house surveying is simple as there are an abundance of recruitment websites specifically for the construction industry which will offer help and advice when it comes to find work in the sector.
So whether you are still deciding a career path, or you are considering a change in career to something that you are passionate about, look into house surveying as an exciting new direction!
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John McE writes articles on a number of subjects including house surveying, party wall surveyors and London surveyors.
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