In this episode of SurveyBooker Sessions, host Matt Nally explores the critical issues surrounding flooding, featuring expert insights from Mary Long- Dhonau from Flood Mary and Kelly Ostler-Coyle, Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement at FloodRe. Both Mark and Kelly are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about flooding, it's impacts and solutions.

The episode delves into real-life experiences, insurance, flood risk, recovery processes, and preventative measures. With a focus on helping individuals and businesses better understand and prepare for flooding, this episode offers invaluable advice and resources.

Key Points:

Understanding Flood Risk: Insights into current flood risks and their impact on communities, including surface water flooding and climate change factors.

Flood Recovery Process: Detailed explanations of the recovery stages post-flood, insurance implications, and personal anecdotes on handling the aftermath.

Preventative Measures and Resilience: Discussion on "Build Back Better," flood defences, and practical steps homeowners can take to protect their property.

In this episode of Survey Booker Sessions, host Matt Nally interviews Steve Hodgson from Steve Hodgson Building Consulting. They dive into the intricacies of spray foam insulation, exploring common misconceptions, installation challenges, and the future of polyurethane foam in the construction industry. The episode provides valuable insights for surveyors, homeowners, and industry professionals about the pros and cons of spray foam insulation and its impact on property valuations and mortgage approvals.

Key Points

Introduction to Steve Hodgson: Steve introduces himself and his extensive experience in the damp control and building consulting industry.

Discussion on Spray Foam: The episode covers the history, benefits, and potential pitfalls of spray foam insulation in buildings.

Challenges in the Market: Steve highlights the challenges surveyors face when dealing with properties with spray foam, including market misconceptions and lender hesitations.

Future of Polyurethane Foam: A discussion on the evolving role of polyurethane foam in new builds and its potential for sustainable construction.

Industry Training and Courses: Steve talks about available training courses for surveyors to better understand and evaluate spray foam installations.

In this episode of Survey Booker Sessions, host Matt Nally, founder and director of Survey Booker, sits down with Nik Carle from Browne Jacobson LLP to discuss the evolving trends in negligence claims within the surveying industry. They revisit some critical points from their previous discussion and dive deep into various 'flashpoints' or areas where surveyors are most vulnerable to claims.

Nik Carle draws on his extensive experience as a litigation solicitor to offer practical advice, including the importance of adhering to home survey standards, carrying out pre-inspection research, and the growing role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in handling claims. This episode is a must-watch for surveyors who want to stay ahead, minimise risks, and enhance their professional practice.

00:08 Guest Introduction: Nik Carle from Browne Jacobson

00:41 Focus of Today's Episode: Negligence Claims in Surveying 01:05 Nick Carl's Background and Experience

02:50 Discussion on Home Survey Standards

09:53 Importance of Surveyor's Qualifications and Experience

16:20 Pre-Inspection Research and Its Significance

30:04 Further Investigations: Balancing Professional Judgment and Liability

34:54 Building Professional Confidence 35:20 Understanding Negligence vs. Mistakes

37:30 Inspection Standards and Legal Flashpoints

42:14 Trends in Litigation and Valuation Cases

47:57 Case Study: The Green vs. Windy Dispute

4:29 The Rise of ADR in Legal Disputes

01:05:00 Conclusion and Future Outlook