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– History:
– Chartered Building Surveyor designation established in the United Kingdom.
– RICS founded in London in 1868.
– Less than 10% of RICS members are chartered building surveyors.
– RICS has over 120,000 members globally.
– Chartered status enhances a building surveyor’s professional standing.

– Employers:
– EC Harris is the largest employer of Chartered Building Surveyors.
– Jones Lang LaSalle is another major employer in the field.

– Notable Chartered Building Surveyors:
– Gavin Kerr, retired rugby union footballer for Scotland.
– Marianne Suhr, writer and historic buildings expert.

– References:
– Top 100 Surveyors publication.
– Article on former rugby player turned surveyor, Jim Dunton.

– Work Environment:
– Building surveyors operate in various real estate sectors.
– Opportunities in residential, commercial, retail, industrial, leisure, education, and health markets.
– Chartered building surveyors work in commercial, private, and public sectors.
– They collaborate with global professional organizations.
– Strong technical knowledge and professional standards set them apart.