About isurv

isurv is the most comprehensive, professional building resource ever compiled. It has all the up to date knowledge you need to make better, more informed decisions.

You'll find RICS practice standards together with helpful commentary, case studies and helpful templates for commonly used documents. It provides you and your colleagues with a ‘Knowledge hub’ of information comprising of 9 online channels covering 9 distinct areas of practice.

isurv.com features:

  • Easy-to-access information
  • Fast navigation with drop-down menus
  • RSS feed of all new content
  • Impressive search facilities

About the isurv channels

Building surveying

Gives you complete information on all aspects of building surveying from the RICS HomeBuyer Report (HBR) and RICS Condition Report (CR); to defects and building pathology.

This channel also provides essential information on identifying building defects.

Commercial property

The ideal channel for surveyors involved in landlord and tenant work, covering everything from leases and service charges to rent reviews and dilapidations.

Rural

Contains all the RICS standards, information and guidance on rural matters from Agricultural valuations to Compulsory purchase and compensation. It's the only place you can access the latest RICS Farm Business Tenancy Agreements.

Sustainability

isurv Sustainability brings together all the RICS Standards, guidance and forms a property professional needs to ensure they understand this complex area.

Planning

Gives you essential information on every stage of the planning process, from applications to compulsory purchase and beyond.

Legal

The perfect first reference, with over 400 case summaries reviewed by experts. This channel offers legal knowledge on everything from party walls and rights to light, through to negligence cases.

Valuation (including the Red Book)

Complete access to the RICS Valuation Standards with commentary and guidance on all types of property, from offices to vineyards.

Estate agency (including the Blue Book)

Gives you detailed guidance from industry experts, including relevant legal and best practice guidance on all aspects of lettings, from taking on clients to managing and ending the tenancy.

Construction (including NRM)

Indispensable to anyone involved in construction. Complete information on all issues, from documentation management and procurement strategies to measurement surveys.

The channel also includes information to anyone who administrates construction contracts as it details every step from taking the brief, through to payment, termination and final certificate.