THE NATIONAL BODY OF PROFESSIONAL
BUILDING CONSULTANTS
About us
The New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors is a national body of skilled, professional building consultants who have a high degree of qualification, knowledge and experience.They consult and report to a standard demanded by the institute.
Specific areas of expertise of a registered building surveyor
The following list relates to the areas of expertise that would be expected of a Registered Building Surveyor.It is expected that a Registered Building Surveyor would have a working knowledge and ability to undertake tasks identified within the following areas of expertise, however some specific items may require specialist knowledge and research in excess of normal expectations.
Inspection and Reporting
- Prepurchase/building condition survey and reporting on residential and commercial properties.
- Building defect/failure investigation and reporting.
- Inspection and compiling "Safe and Sanitary" reports.
- Interpretation and reporting on construction compliance issues.
Building Technology and Construction
- Provide advice/opinion on building materials, systems, selection, usage, assembly and repair.
- Provide advice on the performance of building materials and the effects of natural elements. This would include the performance of water with regard to leakage and the types of mould and decay expected to be encountered in New Zealand conditions.
- Provide advice/design on materials, systems and alternatives for building repairs and reinstatement.
- Audit or review construction documentation to identify anticipated defect and problem areas.
Asset Management
- Provide advice on property maintenance and frequencies.
- Undertake maintenance surveys and reporting.
- Compile maintenance programmes and budgets.
- Compile asset inventories. This could include furniture, fittings with regard to identifying quality and quantity for asset registers.
Legislation/Dispute Resolution/Ethics
- Have an awareness of the NZIBS Rules and Practice Notes, along with ethical requirements.
- Have an awareness of the legislation affecting the building industry.
- Have a knowledge of the avenues of dispute resolution applicable to the construction industry.
- Understand the role of the building surveyor as an expert witness.
Qualifications
(Extracts from Regulation 01)
A prerequisite of continuing membership of the Institute is that the member shall be actively involved in the work of a Building Surveyor. In conjunction with the annual presentation of a CPD claim form, the member shall forward the annual Work Verification claim form to verify that they are actively involved in the work of a Building Surveyor. A pre-requisite for continuing Registered Membership of the Institute is that the member shall carry Professional Indemnity Insurance, or be Indemnified for the Building Surveying work being undertaken by the member.The minimum requirements for Registered membership are:
- New Zealand Certificate of Building, National Diploma in Construction Management, Bachelor of Building Science, or such other qualification considered by a sub-committee of the Executive to be equivalent to or acceptable as an alternative;
- A member of another professional group considered as being acceptable
by the Executive of the Institute, or a sub committee of that Executive;
OR
Such other persons who have the ability to demonstrate their knowledge of the construction industry to the full satisfaction the Executive of the Institute, or a sub committee of that Executive, given the responsibility of the assessment of all applicants;
AND
- Have a minimum of five (5) years appropriate experience in construction management, supervision or consulting
- Can substantiate that they are of good standing in the community at large and can provide two referees or sponsors to act on their behalf.
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The Executive at their absolute discretion may accept applications for membership where the qualification criteria outlined in (1) above is not met, but where the requirements of (2), (3), and (4) above are met, and where the applicant can demonstrate extensive experience in all aspects of building surveying work. This experience review will only be considered in very special circumstances.
Such persons who apply for membership of the Institute, must declare that they are free from any claims for negligence or any matters of financial restraint or associated financial problems that could prejudice their meeting the standards required of a registered building surveyor.
Membership Application procedure
See "Joining The Institute"
» Entry via Transitional or Student membership is also available.
» All members participate in an annual 'Continuing Professional
Development' program to continually improve their knowledge base.