Posted By Dave Wilson Not for a good 6 - 8 months yet still in draft form

Posted By Tim Thanks for the replies

Posted By NickW I understand they have probably wont be using the 3 sub-classes of a Type 3 survey (ie targeted T3, partially intrusive T3 and full pre-demolition T3) which if im right was suggested by Bill Saunderson who did a lot of work on the original MDHS 100.

Posted By Josh Scogin Dave Wilson - thanks for the email again much appreciated. I also heard that type 3s were to be split up into 3 sub surveys, but this seems to have been dismissed. I do believe however type 3s need to be defined in some sort of way, we see more 'defined' type 3s than full on type 3s nowadays. I suppose Bill would be happy to answer any questions, i have contacted him before at BOHS and hes quite helpful

Posted By Bruce Sutherland the latest version offers a number of challenges.... how about air testing as part of type 3's..... working with licensed contractors as part of type 3's.... not sure when the 14 days goes in? It is very strong on caveats and does not like them and also on "contract" review which is UKAS speak. The net aim I can see is that every survey should be negotiated between the client and surveyor... fine in theory except few clients have a clue / even care and it will make the survey more expansive as the prelim costs will go up. Bill S's version was in my opinion much more workable - main worry is that neither of the docs that I have seen really address the issues from a commercial point of view ... eg asked to price a small T3 (£400) survey 250 miles away.... not sure how many survey companies would go to site to look at the job first despite what MDHS100 or anything else says. There are lots of construction people read the forums and I would be interested to know their opinion on a likely delay of 7/8 weeks to start a job just to allow the asb survey to be done properly and then the 14 day notification period and then the asb removal program........... the real question I guess is sfarp on a societal basis - but then to calculate that what do we use for the asb risk.....? oh deep and meaningful stuff for a Sunday. Am off to thro myself down perfectly good mts in canada and try and perfect my back loop......... Cheers Bruce