
Geology
A Practical Introduction for Surveyors
- 1st Edition - February 4, 2004
- Imprint: Estates Gazette
- Author: Gareth W Evans
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 3 6 8 8 - 8
Every surveyor carrying out inspections must know something about subsidence, but why does subsidence occur? And there are other factors that threaten the stability of the… Read more
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Every surveyor carrying out inspections must know something about subsidence, but why does subsidence occur? And there are other factors that threaten the stability of the property, such as tunnels, cliff retreat, flooding or landslip risk? Are engineering reports incomprehensible? With professional indemnity premiums at the current high levels, can the surveyor afford not to be fully informed?
This book, written by Gareth Evans, practising surveyor who is also a geologist, provides a convenient and readable overview of the wide range of geological and other natural environmental risks that can affect property, starting with a concise introduction to the science. For those who already have the local geological map to hand, inaccuracy and interpretation problems are discussed. Further reading and resources are listed and there is a detailed glossary, with strong emphasis on mining terms. The text is supported by numerous photographs and useful diagrams
This book, written by Gareth Evans, practising surveyor who is also a geologist, provides a convenient and readable overview of the wide range of geological and other natural environmental risks that can affect property, starting with a concise introduction to the science. For those who already have the local geological map to hand, inaccuracy and interpretation problems are discussed. Further reading and resources are listed and there is a detailed glossary, with strong emphasis on mining terms. The text is supported by numerous photographs and useful diagrams
Chartered Surveyors, architects and all other construction professionals. Solicitors may also find this book useful in some property cases.
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 4, 2004
- Imprint: Estates Gazette
- Language: English
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Gareth W Evans
Worked in the public sector until 1981. This was followed by management of Central London practices until 1994. He is currently self-employed in a two-partner practice. Gareth is mainly involved in surveys, defect diagnosis etc with strong interest in environmental factors, especially ground conditions and flood risk.
Affiliations and expertise
Chartered Surveyor, Partner at J Green Associates.