Hot Topics Flashcards
Which are the recommendations for construction sites to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19)?
Providing additional parking or facilities such as bike-racks to help people walk, run,
or cycle to work where possible. Limiting passengers in corporate vehicles, for
example, work minibuses. This could include leaving seats empty. Reducing
congestion, for example, by having more entry points to the workplace.
Using markings and introducing one-way flow at entry and exit points. Providing
handwashing facilities, or hand sanitiser where not possible, at entry and exit points.
Maintaining use of security access devices, such as keypads or passes, and
adjusting processes at entry/exit points to reduce risk of transmission.
What is the Hart v large case?
Surveyor carried out homebuyers report but didn’t recommend the buyer obtain a professional consultant certificate from the architect for recent works. They also couldn’t see the damp proof course but didn’t recommend further investigations. Following the survey the owner suffered from water ingress and the court found the surveyor negligent and ordered to pay costs of £750,000 (split between architect and solicitor). Unfortunately he didn’t have insurance to cover this.
Merrit v bab case?
Surveyor carried out a mortgage valuation on behalf of his company but signed it with his own name and credentials. Home owner sought action for negligence but the company had finished trading and the court ruled that action could be taken directly against the surveyor. Highlights the importance of having run off cover.
