Martin Durkin - Technical Director
BSc (Hons) MRICS MIFIREE
Martin is a Chartered Building Surveyor with considerable experience. He is responsible for technical and regulatory matters within the practice.
He has particular specialism in Building Regulations, Fire and Project Management. He is a member of the Institute of Fire Engineers and has completed the PGDip Conservation of Historic Buildings. He also acts as technical advisor to the Litigation Department.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Electronic Engineering - 1986
- College of Estate Management Diploma in Building Surveying - 1994
- Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers – 1995 - Register No. 00022941
- Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - Register No. 0097941 1996
- Post Graduate Diploma in Architectural Conservation - 1997
Martin Durkin - CV
I have worked in the construction industry since 1990 when I changed career from being an electronic engineer. I worked initially in the public sector in the field of Building Control whilst undertaking specialist qualifications in Surveying and Fire Engineering. I became a Senior Building Control Officer with responsibility for special projects and fire safety issues in 1995.
I moved to the private sector in 1997 gaining extensive experience as a Chartered Building Surveyor, and am currently Technical Director of Easton Bevins.
I oversea and carry out a full range of Building Surveying services. Projects have ranged from small domestic to multi million pound developments by national and international developers. I have dealt extensively with building disputes acting for residents, owners and developers dealing with:
- Boundaries,
- Structures,
- Services and finishes,
- Project management,
- Residential and commercial surveys,
- Fire safety,
- Planning,
- Building Regulations and Housing legislation,
- Design of both new build and refurbishment projects.
I regularly compile CPR compliant Expert Witness reports and have given evidence in person in Court. I have undertaken Continued Professional Development and have attended training courses on many subjects including The Construction Design