Structural Engineers verses Chartered Surveyors opinions and reports

At SERL we are often asked about the difference between advice provided by a Structural Engineer and a Chartered Surveyor, particularly when a buyer has already paid for a Chartered Surveyor’s report and is now advised to obtain one from…

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The importance of Competence within the building industry

The Grenfell Tower tragedy in London in 2017 prompted a public inquiry, after which various professions within the building industry began to reassess what it means to be competent. Competence is distinct from merely having experience, as outdated or incorrect…

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