FOREWORD

This latest work demonstrates quite clearly that Alex remains a master of his art. Not only does he explain the process whereby one arrives correctly at the appointment of the Third Surveyor in a straight forward and comprehensible manner but he then proceeds to explain in clear and precise terms the need for extensive and wide ranging abilities and knowledge necessary for a Third Surveyor to be able to provide the advice, guidance and assistance to less experienced Party Wall Surveyors, and helpfully provides a practical, workable framework to assist surveyors who are more experienced and have a greater knowledge.

In this book Alex gives a commentary on the meaning of the sections of the Act, provides helpful commentary and summaries of legal authorities which shape the decision making of selected third surveyors and probably of equal importance demonstrates to the reader how a third surveyor ought to approach the task.

Anyone can be selected as a Third Surveyor, but not everyone can do the job. In this book Alex gives the benefit of his vast knowledge and experience in dealing with disputes under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, he explains clearly the Quasi-Judicial role Third surveyors are considered to be in when called upon under the statute, he also gives a very clear and useful description of other methods of dispute resolution which are being developed in the modern world and how the various forms of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) are playing a part and influencing the way we live and work.

Steve Campbell FFPWS FCIArb