The Building Detective - The Building Detective

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Take a journey into the hidden stories of property, people and problem solving.

I didn’t expect The Building Detective to be so compelling. It reignited my interest in continuous learning and deepened my appreciation for my work as a Chartered Building Surveyor, particularly through the case studies, some of which were entirely new to me.

Jason Reading MRICS, owner of MJ Building Consultancy

As someone working in the same field, I didn’t expect The Building Detective to be one of the most entertaining books I’ve read within our narrow subject area. The idea of adopting the language of investigation, calling ourselves “Building Detectives,” neatly captures why a forensic approach to problem-solving sits at the core of what we do.

James Paul MRICS, Managing Director at Ringley Fire & FM

The Building Detective is a different kind of book for surveyors. It is very much driven by stories, and the way Craig uses that approach is both reflective and effective. For those early in their careers, it offers an insightful introduction through storytelling.

Marion Ellis FRICS, owner of Love Surveying

What stories do buildings tell?

The Building Detective uncovers the secrets from the hidden world of buildings. Dive below the surface to unearth captivating case studies and personal experiences that reveal how buildings reflect ingenuity, expose failures, and shape the lives of those who live and work within them.

Inside these pages, take a journey around the world to explore:

The power of ODEC, your new universal tool for solving problems
The cracking mysteries behind Opal Tower and Mascot Towers
The collapses of Champlain Tower South and Hard Rock Hotel
The Grenfell Tower fire and the lessons it continues to teach
A secret hidden within Notre-Dame for over 800 years
The insidiousness of water infiltrating your home
How AI might impact the property world

Journey into the mysteries and lessons of the built environment with this fresh perspective on the spaces we inhabit and change how you see the built world forever.