I am very pleased to announce Surveyor Live 26, a new industry-neutral, community-led event created by surveyors, for surveyors. The Institute of Specialist Surveyors and Engineers (ISSE) played an important role in the early conception and planning of this event, and we were among the first surveying organisations to confirm our involvement. It is therefore […]
Author Archives: Andrew
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The Government’s newly launched £15 billion Warm Homes Plan marks the most significant shift in residential building services strategy in decades. By prioritising active energy technologies, solar PV, battery storage, and heat pumps, alongside insulation, it fundamentally alters the technical profile of the UK dwelling. For the specialist surveyor and engineer, this transition presents complex […]
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Why the RICS response deserves close attention The publication of the RICS response to the Government’s Home Buying and Selling Reform consultation was widely anticipated across the sector. While the language used is measured and constructive, the direction of travel will come as no surprise to many independent surveyors and specialists. The response appears to […]
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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 […]
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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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