As we step into the new year, the Institute of Specialist Surveyors and Engineers (ISSE) would like to wish all our members, affiliates, and industry colleagues a very Happy New Year. We hope the festive period offered at least a brief pause to recharge, even if—like many in our sector—it was far from quiet. Winter […]
Author Archives: Andrew
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This is an example of how to answer the full consultation, but we appreciate that individual views may differ. Remember, you don’t have to complete the online survey; you can also email your views directly – More details at the bottom of this blog. Introduction – About you Organisation N/A Institute of Specialist Surveyors […]
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As we approach the Christmas break, the ISSE team would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members, corporate affiliates, partners and colleagues a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful festive period. This year has not been without its challenges. Across surveying, engineering and the wider construction sector, many have faced fluctuating workloads, […]
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The Economic Thaw Begins The Bank of England has delivered a well-timed boost to the UK property and construction sectors today by reducing the base rate to 3.75%. This is not just a minor adjustment; it is a clear signal that the economic “winter” is beginning to thaw. For those of us at the ISSE […]
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A personal reflection by Andrew on Patrick Gallagher’s legacy of joined-up thinking I was recently passed a series of documents and articles by Patrick Gallagher, written with Howard Morley, dealing with dampness, condensation, mould growth, ventilation, energy efficiency and, crucially, the human consequences of getting these things wrong. I will be honest: reading them was […]
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A post-doctoral study by Dr Aaran Marriner-Clark FRICS, FISSE, FCABE C.BULD.E, FNIBME, PNIBME, FRSPH, MRPSA, MBMS, MCIEH, MMSA. . Introduction. This research study looks to establish that the mycotoxin increase of 90% found in the research by Hirvonen et al, 2003 is indeed the black pin moulds defence mechanism, that can stop eradication of the […]
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As specialist surveyors and engineers, we often operate in a landscape where technical precision meets practical reality. Recently, I had the opportunity to explore this intersection at Elemental LONDON and the NHIC Knowledge Hub at ExCeL. I attended alongside industry colleagues, including Andrew McColl and Michael Gibber. While the company was excellent, what struck me […]
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At a recent industry forum, Sandra Ashcroft, Head of Industry Competence and Culture Change within the Building Safety Division at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), delivered a message of critical importance to the built environment sector. Her directive was unambiguous: the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) is not legislation restricted solely to high-rise […]
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As a member of the Construction Industry Council and a leading voice for independent professionals, the ISSE alerts all members to the Government’s newly published consultation on Home Buying and Selling Reform. The timing of this release, immediately preceding the festive period, presents a challenge to effective industry scrutiny. However, given the magnitude of the […]
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The Autumn Budget 2025 has landed, and while the headlines focus on the broader economy, the devil is, as always, in the detail for professionals in our sector. Whether you are a specialist surveyor, a structural engineer, or a consultant running a micro-entity, these changes will impact how you manage your practice, your assets, and […]