The North East region of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors has recently announced it has launched a new forum team, which is being headed up by chairman Chris Jude, of Newcastle- based Building Surveyors Ltd.
The aim of the forum, which was launched this month at its inaugural meeting, is to support regional awareness and promote education relating to the particularly specialised field of party wall matters.
In 1997 the Government introduced party wall legislation across the whole of England & Wales in the form of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. It was recognised by a number of experienced practitioners that the shortage of surveyors available to administer this legislation had to be addressed and the Faculty was born out of this national need for education and support for surveyors but also to enhance awareness and provide advice and guidance to the general public.
Speaking about the forum, Chris, who is supported in his new role by Gavin Stewart (secretary) , Colin Bell (treasurer) and Neil Cunningham (regional director) he said:
‘The objective of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors is to promote the highest standards of professional practice in this field of expertise and to expand the knowledge and study of all matters to do with party walls, to encourage the exchange of information and ideas amongst its Members.
“I am delighted to take up the position of chair and look forward to hosting quarterly forum meetings and sharing knowledge and industry updates with our members.’
For further information on the next meeting contact chris.jude@buildingsurveyorsltd.co.uk