Building Surveying

About this course

Building surveying is a professional discipline focused on the fabric, performance, and condition of existing buildings, with particular expertise in pathology, refurbishment, reuse, restoration, repair, and conservation. While quantity surveyors focus primarily on cost, and structural engineers on structural integrity, building surveyors assess buildings holistically, identifying defects, advising on repair and maintenance, overseeing refurbishment projects, and managing the complex process of adapting existing structures for new uses. It is a discipline with an important sustainability dimension: keeping existing buildings in use and in good condition is one of the most effective ways to reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment. At the University of Salford, this part-time programme develops the knowledge base and skillset needed for a professional building surveying caree

Where its graduates go

The 3 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 30% of graduatescards →
• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 25 / 100Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals · 60% of graduatescards →

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