Ireland’s educational infrastructure is continually developing and adapting to meet changing needs. It is no longer just about refreshing outdated buildings. Today, it’s about aligning physical spaces with pedagogical progress, inclusivity, and wellbeing. Educational building surveyors are playing a crucial role in creating environments where every student can thrive
Building condition surveys are a valuable tool for schools and academies that enable them to better understand their estates and maximise the value they get from their maintenance budget. In this guide, we discuss everything you need to know about condition surveys for educational institutes and why you need one to the benefits they bring and the details they provide.
What is a condition survey?
A condition survey is a visual inspection of your school building that provides you with an objective understanding of the physical and mechanical condition. Such a survey identifies the changes you can make in priority order and also provides full costing
What is the role of an Education Building Surveyor?
An education building surveyor is a chartered building surveyor having expertise in planning, design, and construction management of educational institutions such as schools, universities, etc. They are involved in design, procurement, statutory approvals, project management, and post-completion evaluations. These surveyors are usually accredited professionals, holding chartered status with organisations like the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Education building surveyors conduct condition assessments to assess the physical condition of buildings of educational institutes such as school boards, colleges, etc. They conduct a comprehensive inspection and provide you with a condition survey report that grades the condition of your assets using an easy-to-understand system. These reports are vital elements of any planned maintenance strategy. Such a survey reveals defects or problems that might exist within the building and require attention. When the Fortress Planning team conducts condition surveys for schools in Ireland, it covers and not limited to the following:
- A detailed visual inspection of all significant elements of the school building
- Capturing photographs and recording details of any work required.
- Using the gathered information to create a comprehension report, which also includes professionally estimated costs for repairs and refurbishment.
- All the work in the report is prioritised in order of urgency, so you can take the requisite actions in the most effective and timely way.
- A chartered building surveyor in Ireland plays a crucial role in complying with building regulations and providing professional advice on construction, maintenance, and renovation. These surveyors manage planning applications, fire safety certificates, disability access certificates, and environmental assessments. They ensure the project meets all statutory obligations, liaising with local authorities and regulatory bodies.
Why Should I Choose Fortress Planning for my School Condition Survey?
Fortress Planning is your trusted education building surveyor in Tipperary, engaged in providing building surveying services in Ireland for more than 20 years.
At Fortress Planning, our skilled and experienced education building surveyors provide building condition surveys for schools, academies, trusts, colleges and universities across Ireland. Our team of RICS-certified building surveyors in Ireland understands challenges faced by educational institutions in Ireland, from limited budgets and project timescales to the significance of minimising disruptions during term time and exams. Here are some more reasons for educational building surveying services in Ireland
- We have over 20 years of experience in building surveying services
- Our portfolio speaks for our diverse experience in the field of education, building surveys in Ireland
- We have proven track records of providing full construction consultancy services for diversified building structures
- Our teams also fulfill the roles of Designed and Assigned Certifier and consults in the field of Building Conservation.
- All our services are backed by excellent customer support to offer quality services to our clients
To know more about our comprehensive education building survey solutions, explore our portfolio: https://www.fortressplanning.ie/portfolio/education/
