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Surveying the environment

By: Language: English Series: RICS Business ; September 2005, 20-21(2)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Reports on the growing demand for environmental surveys in the form of environmental impact assessments, land quality statements, brownfield tax consultancy and environmental impairment insurance. Looks at the rise of the chartered environmental surveyor and the burgeoning RICS Environment Faculty and estimates the European and UK markets for environmental services, the latter being worth £4bn a year. Examines the quantity and quality of data available to the environmental surveyor and reviews key information sources. Stresses that ensuring clients receive accurate information and that surveyors must show due diligence where potential contaminated land and flooding is involved.

Reports on the growing demand for environmental surveys in the form of environmental impact assessments, land quality statements, brownfield tax consultancy and environmental impairment insurance. Looks at the rise of the chartered environmental surveyor and the burgeoning RICS Environment Faculty and estimates the European and UK markets for environmental services, the latter being worth £4bn a year. Examines the quantity and quality of data available to the environmental surveyor and reviews key information sources. Stresses that ensuring clients receive accurate information and that surveyors must show due diligence where potential contaminated land and flooding is involved.