Other typical tasks for a building surveyor
- Assessing building plans which have been submitted for approval to ensure they conform to building regulations and codes of practice
- Providing advice and assistance to builders and owners before finalisation and lodging plans so that potential problems can be avoided
- Making recommendations on providing amenities for the community
- Pre-purchase inspecting of all types of buildings
- Inspecting buildings during construction to ensure that proper methods and materials are used, paying particular attention to conformity with building regulations
- Keeping records and writing reports of building progress and instances where regulations have been breached and plans have been altered
- Giving evidence in court when prosecutions are necessary for breaches of building regulations
- Inspecting existing buildings to assess conditions
- Giving advice on building matters
- Issuing compliance certificates on completion
You can download the building surveyor's documents (Word 92 KB) for a closer look.
More information about building surveyors can be found on the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors website.