Involving A Surveyor
What to look for
The relationship you have with your surveyor can be very important to the success of the project. Don't be afraid to 'shop around' until you find an individual or company which has specific experience of working with sports projects and working with VCOs.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors website has a search facility based on geographical location and specialism.
The types of surveyors who would be required are:- Building Surveyor - an alternative to using an architect, usually for refurbishment schemes where the look of the building is not so important, also used for pre-purchase surveys
- Quantity Surveyor - prepares detailed and budget cost estimates (will usually only work in conjunction with an architect, or building surveyor)
- Land Surveyor - prepares detailed plans of existing sites (will usually only work in conjunction with an architect, or building surveyor)
- Valuation Surveyor - would provide independent advice on value of properties
Developing a brief
While most surveyors will charge an hourly or daily rate for their work, for budgeting purposes it can be better to get a quote for the whole job. This will warrant putting together a brief on which the surveyor can base their quote.
A brief should contain:
- The nature of the project
- What the project aims to achieve
- Schedule of accommodation (a detailed breakdown of all the rooms / areas required in a building)
- Drawings of the existing site
- The title deeds (where available)
You can use the Ideal Facility Planner to form the basis of an outline brief.