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The Surveyors' Channel

The Surveyors' Channel is a video-based learning service available from NBS that identifies and investigates current professional challenges

 

Straw bale construction

Note: to view this clip you will need Windows Media Player, or an appropriate plug-in if you are an Apple Macintosh user.
Featured programmes
Straw bale constructionPlay video Straw bale construction (2:16)
Against a backdrop of site footage, Amazonails founder Barbara Jones explains the various preparations made before the first bale is secured to the ladder plate and the process of laying the wall begins in earnest.
  		Commercial property – case updatePlay video Commercial property – case update (2:05)
In this programme, we look at four recent cases and their implications for the landlord and tenant relationship.
 
The Anticipated New Approved Document G and the Water Efficiency CalculatorPlay video The Anticipated New Approved Document G and the Water Efficiency Calculator (2:55)
This programme investigates the anticipated new Approved Document G on Sanitation, hot water efficiency and water efficiency, as well as the Water Efficiency Calculator, both of which are devised to monitor the amount of water used in a typical dwelling house.
  		Code for Sustainable Homes – Energy and CO2 EmissionsPlay video Code for Sustainable Homes – Energy and CO2 Emissions (2:57)
This programme examines the first category of the Code for Sustainable Homes, 'Energy and Carbon Dioxide Emissions', which aims to minimise the operational energy used in the home and CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.
 
Fully Licensed? Data Licensing and Digital Rights ManagementPlay video Fully Licensed? Data Licensing and Digital Rights Management (2:26)
Data Licensing is complex: no one loves it, yet it's a necessity for the purchasing of any data. It's so complex that many organisations would rather ignore the issue than tackle it head on.
  		Commercial property and social media – a perfect fit?Play video Commercial property and social media – a perfect fit? (2:02)
Social media has created a communications revolution. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube are all familiar brand names. The rate of take-up is phenomenal. In this programme, we consider what social media is and how it fits within the commercial property world.
 

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Flexible learning at a time and in a format to suit you

Our DVD and CD-ROM options are a great way to build individual and group training and development sessions, as part of your in-house library. These updated learning tools are also a useful way to encourage debate and discussion amongst professionals both experienced and new. Online subscribers benefit from access to an archive of video streams and interactive features such as our online CPD Diary and Personal Record.

All programmes qualify for CPD according to RICS guidelines.

Fully customised subscription options, allow you to pick and choose programmes to suit your requirements. Fill out our enquiry form for more details.
 

Cost effective learning direct to your office

The Surveyors' Channel is great way to access practical information on current challenges and industry best practice, without having to leave your office or workplace. This allows you to maximise your time in the office and reduce the expense associated with travel and accommodation to attend separate events and courses.
 

Tailored learning to suit your job and your practice

Our expert contributors and range of subscription options ensure our programmes are directly relevant to your practice and profession. Pick and choose from a selection of options to customise your learning to suit your individual needs.
 

Easy to use, set up and deliver

Our easy to use system means you can get started with the Surveyors’ Channel with the minimum of fuss or effort. Once you have subscribed, our helpful customer service team will ensure the latest programmes are sent direct to your organisation in your chosen CD-ROM or DVD format.

For those preferring our online option, access to the portal is sent to you by email, so you can instantly log in, browse and start watching your chosen programmes.
 

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What does the Surveyors' Channel subscription cover

Expect up to 40 programmes a year and choose from two distinct subscription options:

Option 1: Building and Construction

  1. Construction
  2. Building Surveying
  3. Project Management
  4. Quantity Surveying
  5. Facilities Management
  6. Environment
  7. RICS in focus
  8. Surveying in focus
  9. Business skills

Option 2: Land and Property

  1. Commercial Property
  2. Valuations
  3. Development and Planning
  4. Residential Property
  5. Facilities Management
  6. Environment
  7. RICS in focus
  8. Surveying in focus
  9. Business skills

Subscriptions are available online, or in DVD or CD-ROM formats. Individual programmes last approximately 20-30 minutes and offer a mix of project case studies, location reports, in depth technical discussion and debate.

Our independent editorial team, ensure all our programmes reflect current industry thinking. Our expert contributors keep you up to date on the latest building and property, issues and debates.. You can also contact our producers to suggest topics for inclusion in forthcoming programmes. Email us at info@theNBS.com.
 

Key contributors

  1. BCSC
  2. Davis Langdon
  3. Drivers Jonas
  4. Environment Agency
  5. Forestry Commission
  6. Gleeds
  7. Macfarlanes
  8. Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
  9. RICS
  10. Transport for London

View a sample of our latest programmes and find out how the Surveyors' Channel can help you get the most out of your professional development.
 

Test your learning with our interactive quizzes

Every time you watch a programme, there is a related quiz that can be performed to check your understanding of the subject covered. Online subscribers can also keep track of videos watched and quizzes undertaken.
Quiz
 

Access our Online CPD diary

Online subscribers can check our CPD diary which automatically records programmes watched, quizzes undertaken and study notes downloaded.
CPD diary
 

A Personal Record for all your CPD activities online

The Personal Record allows you to record additional events, conferences and courses you attend, making it easy to keep track of your professional development.

You can print your Personal Record as part of your learning and training activities, for internal development or for an external assessment and verification.
Personal Record

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The Surveyors' Channel is an annual subscription service available from £650 plus VAT for a single channel subscription.

Services available: Online / DVD /CD-ROM.

Expect up to 18 programmes per year covering:

Option 1: Building and Construction

  1. Construction
  2. Building Surveying
  3. Project Management
  4. Quantity Surveying
  5. Facilities Management
  6. Environment
  7. RICS in focus
  8. Surveying in focus
  9. Business skills

Option 2: Land and Property

  1. Commercial Property
  2. Valuations
  3. Development and planning
  4. Residential property
  5. Facilities Management
  6. Environment
  7. RICS in focus
  8. Surveying in focus
  9. Business skills


 Reduced rates are available for multiple channels and users

Contact our customer centre on 0845 456 9594 or submit our enquiry form or more details on these channels and our customised options.

As an NBS subscriber you will also benefit from continued support and guidance from our customer centre to answer any questions you might have about your subscription and to help you get the most from the Surveyors' Channel.

Download a brochure

For more information on how to subscribe, including pricing, download a PDF brochure now, or to subcsribe to the Surveyors' Channel, complete our order form.

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NBS Learning Channels are available as an online service and in CD-ROM and DVD formats.

Online Service

The system requirements for the online service of NBS Learning Channels are as follows:

Operating systems and browsers supported

* indicates is supported using Microsoft Silverlight media player, which you will have the option to download once you have logged in.

 

Browsers

IE6

IE7

IE8

Firefox 3

Safari 3

Safari 4

Chrome 4

Operating systems

Windows XP (SP3)

✓

✓

✓

✓*

N/A

N/A

✓*

 

Windows Vista

N/A

✓

✓

✓*

N/A

N/A

✓*

 

Windows 7

N/A

N/A

✓

✓*

N/A

N/A

✓*

 

Macintosh OS 10.4.11+
(Intel based)

N/A

N/A

N/A

✓*

✓*

✓*

N/A

Minimum system requirements

Processor

Windows CPU: Pentium III 750 Mhz or better
MAC (Intel based) dual core 1.83 Ghz or higher

Memory

256 Mb – Windows XP
512 Mb – Windows Vista, Windows 7
512 Mb – MAC (Intel based) dual core, 1.83 Ghz

Monitor

Screen resolution: 1024 x 768 in 16-bit colour

Audio

Sound card and speakers/headphones

Browser

Please refer to the above compatibility list

Media player

MS Windows Media Player 9 or higher
Microsoft Silverlight V3 or higher

Applications

Adobe Acrobat Reader and MS Word to view/print study notes

Internet

512 Kb connection

 

CD-ROM

The CD-ROM format is compatible with the above operating systems as they come with Windows Media Player installed. No internet connection or additional software is required.
 

DVD

The DVD format is also compatible with the above operating systems providing the machine has a DVD reader. No internet connection or additional software is required.

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