Expired *Local Authority Employees only* Local Authority CPD Training – 30th January 2025 (virtual)

The Faculty has organised this unique CPD Training, which is an ideal opportunity to enhance your knowledge and satisfy your CPD requirements. This free of charge training webinar is only available to Local Authority employees.

Date: Thursday 30th January 2025
Time: 4.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: ZOOM
Price: Free

1 hour CPD – you will receive a CPD certificate after you have attended the event.

CPD DAY COURSE CONTENT

Local Authorities’ Roles and Responsibilities

• Discover the duties of Appointing Officers.
• Learn how current practices are wasting resources and breaching the Act.
• Implement strategies that not only comply with the Act but save you time and resources in the process.

Understand the Act in 59 Minutes!
In under an hour, you’ll walk away with a strong grasp of the Party Wall Act, including:

• How to conduct Pre-Notice checks and searches efficiently.
• The correct way to serve Party Wall Notices.
• Steps to take when a Party Wall notice is ignored.
• Everything you need to know about the section 10(4) process of the Act.

Debunking Common Myths and Misunderstandings

• Who actually pays for surveyors costs? Hint: It’s NOT always the Building Owner!
• How NOT to serve Party Wall Notices.
• Is it legal to start work if there’s no response to a notice?

Unravelling the Mystery of the Third Surveyor
You’ll learn everything you need to know about the Third Surveyor:

• Who they are and why they matter.
• How they are selected.
• When their role becomes crucial.
• And yes, the big question—who pays the bill for their services?

Bonus Features:

• Interactive Q&A session to answer all your burning questions.
• Access to additional resources for ongoing support.
• A ready-to-use, comprehensive clause on the Party Wall Act that can be added to all your Planning and Building Control notices.

This training isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about protecting your authority from unnecessary costs, ensuring compliance, and ultimately making your life easier.

Presented by

Dil Gujral is a seasoned Party Wall Surveyor with more than 16 years of experience dealing with construction projects ranging from simple residential extensions to complex to commercial projects.

Notably, in addition to his surveying practice, Dil provides highly regarded seminars and training programmes to help professionals comply and understand the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

A sought-after speaker and trainer, providing regular training for both private and public sector. Dil’s training is always informative, entertaining and educational, and aims to ensure you get the best value of the investment of your time.

Once booked, details on how to access the ZOOM course and instructions will be sent separately in due course. 

We look forward to seeing you.