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I am really enjoying these videos, could you please answer my question on your previous video if possible?

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Hi David Thanks so much for this very informative video. I’m currently undertaking an MSc in Building Surveying, and just have my dissertation to now complete. I have never worked in the construction industry, however worked in estate agency for some time after my undergrad. Since then I decided to re-train as a hairdresser (yes, I believe I’ll end up having the strangest CV possible!), and had my own salon for 10 years. Due to the pandemic and cost of living crisis, I decided to close my salon 18 months ago, and due to my interest in property and construction, decided to change direction (again) and gain a more relevant academic qualification to help me possibly get a job in building surveying. As I come to do my dissertation, I’m feeling a little concerned that what I have learnt so far in my MSc is not going to stand me in good stead for trying to get a graduate position within a firm. I was just wondering if you felt similarly when you were applying for jobs? Currently, I feel too nervous to even look for work experience incase my knowledge base is far too basic. I’d be grateful if you could give me any advice. Many thanks, Ali.

Hi Dave. Thanks for another informative video. Can I ask your opinion of online vs in person courses? I'm considering which type of masters to do and online would be more convenient for me. However, I worry I might not make contacts as easily. Do you have any thoughts on this? Thanks Oscar

i’m first year into a degree for building surveying, would i be best off switching to degree apprenticeship?

Hey, Great informative video. Would love to know more about this. I would really appreciate if you could manage a time for a Zoom Meeting?

Hi Dave, I am interested in knowing how you went about starting your building surveying business, was it difficult at first? Did you feel you had gained enough experiece within Commercial before you started? Also is Commercial better than residential in terms of fees? Many thanks, I am enjoying the content!

Hey, I love your videos-thanks for making them! Quick question: in your opinion, does the prestige/ranking of the university offering an RICS-accredited master's matter to employers in the industry, e.g., Salford vs UoM?

Hello Dave great vid✌🏾 I’ve got 6 years of fibre surveying in multi dwelling units and I’m about to start my building surveying masters, do you think I’d have a chance at getting chartered afterwards?

Hi is it possible to set up a call to discuss a building surveying degree I intend to pursue. I am from a Real Estate background.

What do you think of Grad schemes claiming 90% apc pass rates

Hey friends, thanks for the views - please note I AM GOING TO INVEST IN A MIC AND A LIGHT haha

Hey guys, thanks for the amazing feedback on this vid.

Please make a video of how to make the most out of a building surveyor graduate scheme

Very helpful, thank you for your videos

Cheers Patricio!! Let me know if there are any topics you’d like me to cover (maybe I have relevant experience and can share something useful)🎉🎉

God video, I like this channel a lot. I started watching your videos because of the Chartered Surveyor content but this stuff is also quality. New sub!

Lots of good information, but editing made it hard to listen to.. thanks.

Thank you! I guess there are something to enjoy for my bedtime read :)

Definitely a video on the books would be great. Thanks.

Thanks for the video, I am 64 and have run my own construction business for over 20 years, prior to this I ran a mechanical engineering company for many years too. I love the work, but I am finding it hard work as I get older. I have been looking into residential surveying and valuation and believe I qualify for the qualified route to apc as I have been a qualified electrician and plumber for many years. I would definitely start my own business and, at least initially run it alongside my existing business. I have carried out full refurbishment on houses over 200 years old and modern too, many extensions etc and conversion of shops, offices and large houses into apartments. I have a couple of issues that have prevented me starting, first how do I go about finding a counsellor? The other is I tend to get bored with the paperwork side, I have looked at several surveys from where friends have purchased properties and find they are often poorly produced and inadequate. I am certain I have the experience, how much time do you spend in the office? Appreciate your advice. Mike.

So, what does a building surveyor actually do? - I came across your channel to find out whether I need a builder or a surveyor or both to opine on the cause of the damage (including costs for repair) to parts of my house walls i.e. whether it has any link to my immediate next-door neighbours’ chronic problems with rainwater drainage.

Hello!!! Great video! After 15 years in residential estate agency, I've taken the decision to move from a management position into a traineeship as a commercial surveyor for a large surveyors firm that cover Northern England and Scotland. I'm slightly daunted by the shift into commercial, and the challenge of the APC (this low pass rate is frequently commented upon!), but excited for the new challenge and think my 'soft skills' as you put it, will come to good use! Do you have any words of wisdom!?

Hey mate, can we have a chat aswell? Graduate civil engineer, not interested in the career and also struggled to land any grad job since graduating in july 2023. The market is rough.. Been offered a job as trainee building control surveyor and im thinking of taking it with the goal of befoming chartered, is it worth it and would you recommend it? P.s. im 23 if thats relevant

Hi Dave, awesome video! I'll definitely check out some of those books. Thanks!

Hi, Just had a quick question. In your last video about this you mentioned having to stay in hotels and doing long distance travelling. Is this something that is (general terms)often for example every week or only something that happens every now and again when needed? Thanks!

Hello. My name is Giovanni I am a TCK which means I move around a lot I was born in Italy came to the UK when I was 6 left half way through year 11. Lived two years in brazil and now I'm back in England I haven't actually finished any schooling I am currently in the process of finishing home school and getting an American diploma I want to be a charted quantity surveyor but I don't know where to start. do you know of any tips that might help me.

Hello friends. Loved your previous comments. Let me know what kind of videos you would like on this topic and I will do the deed 🎉

Hi Dave. Great video. Thanks for responding to my comment on your previous video and for picking this up again here. I've started looking into things further following your comments. I've also dropped you a connect on LinkedIn. Would be useful to catch up via that or some other platform to pick your brain further if you're still happy to do so. Separately as some constructive feedback on this video - I found the sound a little low. I think you used a microphone last time. Just a heads-up 👍. Edit: ignore this - it was the device I was watching on.

This was a great video, after 18 years drawing building plans I made the jump into surveying, as you stated not all surveying roles will give you a wider understanding of building surveying (my role is specialising in repairs and maintenance in the social housing sector). I would like to become chartered at some point but not sure the experience in my role would expose me to enough of the APC criteria to become chartered, would an AssocRICS be easier to obtain? If not I have been looking at a distance learning MSC but worried it may be too much work 😩

Hi, I’m a first year accounting and finance student and I’m looking to do my MSc conversion course in quantity surveying after the 3 years. If I’m looking to do this, is there any point taking a placement year in an accounting firm during my BSc as that year of experience will be somewhat not relevant. Hope to year from you soon!

Hi David really appreciate for you to share your experience! I am 30, have an accounting degree and been doing business intelligence analysis since university. I am thinking to have a career break. What would you recommend if I take a master on building surveying, or apply a trainee role and study part-time? Many thanks.

Hi David. The 2 years experience to start the process for being chartered, is that only post graduate experience? From what I have read there is a shortage of building surveyors, and to me it makes sense to skip a placement year to get into the work force sooner. Do you think this is possible? Thanks.

Hello, thank you so much for this sharing!! Im considering doing a master in BS ,hopefully could become a Chartered one like you! But after the Master I gonna turn to 30 that I arouse my concerns ( salary, time etc. ). Is it too late to start this career at the age of 30? Would like to hear your opinion. Appreciate your time and help mate!!Great Wishes!

Hello mate great video! I’m thinking about doing the masters conversion degree but I’m slightly worried about my employability after the degree given that I won’t have any practical experience and the job advertisements I’ve seen ask for 1 year minimum experience. What was your experience with getting your first job after complete your masters?

Hi Dave. Great video. I'm a QS with an RICS accredited MSc completed c. 7 years ago. I'm not chartered though have been APC enrolled for some time (kicking the can down the road - QS and Construction pathway). In the last few year's I've become burnt out with working as a PQS but have always found the technical side of property and construction far more interesting. I'm currently taking a short career break and considering my options. I'm considering "transferring" (if even possible) to become a Building Surveyor. Could you give your opinion of if this sounds feasible and if so, where would you recommend I start?

Hey Dude, great video! I’m looking at doing a conversion course MSc. Would be great to connect to find out more :)

appreciate the effort, I recommend hiding visible cable for more aesthetic mood

nice but the camera keeps losing focus as its automatic, try using manual focus, but lovely content

Enjoy 🎉

Oh, look at that; half of the video is missing. Oh well, enjoy it anyway.

Cheers dude!! Will do 👌

Good job ! Keep it up :D

Good feedback, thanks. This video suffered from a variety of editing issues (mostly self induced). Onwards and upwards 😅

I was stunned that it said "no views" One thing I noticed that you cut a lot the sentences.

awesome

Keep going, Dave!

Great tips!

Hi Dave, Absolute Great tips! Let me give you some of my presentation tips as well. Try to visually feed your audience a little bit more. The difference between the two filming sets is night and day! Stick with the nicer one. Also, your voice is so calm along with the soft music in the background, that your video just slowly fades into the background of my work easily, then becomes more of a background noise for me rather than me attending to it. If you can enhance your highs and lows to get rid of the monotonous rhythm and play interesting music in the background, and visually feed the eyes, you are going places, my friend! Also, since you have an architectural firm, maybe you can do some technical content. I myself know some people who want to learn about UK Architecture and can't find proper resources. By the way, I'm a Structural Engineer and I have my company in the UK, maybe we can cooperate one day on some jobs! :)

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