CPD Flashcards
What updates were included in the Fire Safety Update for Professionals in Scotland: The Single Building Assessment?
Webinar by Insitution of Fire Engineers in Scottish Government.
Discussed update to the PAS9980:2022 which relates to the methodologies when analysising external wall systems (cladding). It does not replace the EWS1 though.
What things did you look at when studying lenders guidance?
Halifax, RBS, Nationwide, Barclays etc
Compiled a spreadsheet confirming the lenders positions on spray foam insulation and cladding.
Most lenders don’t have criteria for spray foam insulation, it’s still relatively new however, some won’t lend on a property with spray foam insulation
Where was the company CPD day hosted and what did you do?
Glasgow
Discussed sustainability, inspection, measurement and health and safety
Broke into groups and answered questions and problem solving exercises
What were the main points covered in the RICS Surveying Surveying Safely 2nd Edition 2018?
PAOVF
Personal Responsibilities
Assessing hazards
Occupational hygiene
Visiting premises and sites
Fire safety
What was discussed in the Asbestos refresher training?
Types of asbestos
Uses of asbestos
Managing and disposing of asbestos
Main legislation for managing asbestos – Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations
What are the main points covered in the RICS Valuation – Global Standards 2022 (Red Book)?
PS 1 – Compliance
PS 2 – Ethics
Think: TIVBV
VPS 1 – Terms of Engagement
VPS 2 – Inspections, Investigations and Records
VPS 3 – Valuation Reports
VPS 4 – Bases of Value, Assumptions and Special Assumptions
VPS 5 – Valuation Methods
VPGA 1 – 10 – Valuation Applications
What are the main points covered in the Rules of Conduct?
Rules 1 -5 with example behaviors
Appendix A – Professional Obligations
How does an Air Source Heat Pump work?
- Outside air is taken in and passed over a network of pipes filled with refrigerant gas which extracts heat from the outside air.
- The gas is passed through a compressor which increases its temperature further
- The hot gas then passes into a heat exchanger which heats water within the heating system
What was covered in the ESPC July 2023 Market Update?
Average house price in Edinburgh, Lothians, Fife and Borders £287,000
Homes achieving average of 3.8% above HR
Decrease in sale volume by 10.3% compared to last year
What was discussed at the Graham and Sibbald Annual Seminar?
Business projections and targets for 2030
Discussion about building pathology, particularly electrics and timber/damp specialists
What was involved with the residual valuation for Old New Battle High School Site?
a. Proposed development in Easthouses district of Midlothian
b. Proposal for 36 residential units, 6 of which are social housing, consisting of 2,3 and 4 bed properties.
c. I used the comparable method to calculate a rate/m2 for each property type
d. I used the rate/m2 to calculate a GDV of £7,669,500
e. A discount was applied to the affordable units of 20%
f. I carried out a sensitivity analysis on the GDV assuming variations of 2.5% - 5% in relation to costs, profit, exit values etc.
g. Development costs including construction costs, finance fees, Section 75 payments etc were applied to the GDV which provided a residual site value of £575,000
What information did you find out about the coal mining report?
A coal mining report is a required when a property is located within an ex coal mining location and which shows indications of above average movement.
The report includes present and future hazards, historic mining information, information on insurance cover etc
What was discussed in the ESPC live event?
July 2023
Local estate agents
Local performance, lettings market, mortgages, first time buyers and general questions from the public
What process did you follow with the alterations exercise?
Analysed site note floor plans and building warrant plans either kept within the filestore or on the Edinburgh planning portal website, compared the plans and noted any differences.
