{"id":74572,"date":"2020-04-07T10:53:19","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T09:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=74572"},"modified":"2021-03-19T13:53:28","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T13:53:28","slug":"structural-warranty-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/structural-warranty-inspection\/74572\/","title":{"rendered":"Structural warranty provider remains operational for critical inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"

With COVID-19 affecting most industries in the UK, there has never been a more important time to ensure that your building project is being adequately protected with frequent monitoring of works by surveying professionals<\/h2>\n

After liaising closely with Government officials, it was welcoming news to receive the letter of comfort to the construction industry<\/a> on the 31 March issued by Alok Sharma, highlighting the importance of the construction industry whilst keeping building sites open and operational.<\/p>\n

ABC+ Warranty<\/a> is one of the remaining structural warranty insurance<\/a> companies that remain fully operational and equipped to carry out professional inspection services by their team of fully chartered surveyors.<\/p>\n

The majority of other warranty providers choosing not to continue to assist clients at this time and instead, leaving clients potentially exposed and vulnerable if works are progressing without professional guidance.<\/p>\n

ABC+ managing director, Adele Reid said: \u201cIt\u2019s not the strongest that survive but the one most adaptable to change.<\/p>\n

\u201cNever has a truer phrase been spoken in our current economy. We are an ever-evolving business but one thing that doesn\u2019t change is our core values; customer care and quality buildings certified to last for generations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Inspection Protocol<\/h3>\n

As part of its duty of care to both surveyors and clients, ABC+ has issued the following \u2018Inspection Protocol\u2019 which sets out clear requirements and boundaries to be followed to ensure inspections can be carried out professionally and safely by all concerned.<\/p>\n

ABC+ Warranty share their wealth of expertise and information available to them from various industry sources starting with recent guidelines issued by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) detailing Site Operating Procedures<\/a> \u2013 which sets out practical measures for construction sites to comply with Public Health England\u2019s guidance on distancing and hygiene.<\/p>\n

To enable safe inspections for building projects, ABC+ insists the following guidelines are strictly adhered to:<\/h4>\n