Check the Register
The biggest asset you’ll ever purchase is your home or your office. If you’re trusting a professional to survey your home or cost your construction project, make sure they are Registered in compliance with the Building Control Act 2007.
You would never trust your health to an unregistered doctor, so ensure your property investment is safe by entrusting it to a Registered Building Surveyor or Registered Quantity Surveyor.
Is your Building Surveyor Registered?
Is your Quantity Surveyor Registered?
In Ireland, the professional titles of Building Surveyor and Quantity Surveyor are protected under the Building Control Act 2007 (“the Act”). The SCSI is the Registration Body for these professional titles as named by the legislation.
To legally use these titles, individuals must pass the admissions process and complete continuous professional development training.
Why you should check the Register:
Trust
Trust your property to a professional that has the proper qualifications and continued professional development to ensure they can provide the best and required service. Only Registered professionals can legally showcase expertise and specialisation as a recognised Registered Quantity Surveyor or Registered Building Surveyor for the protection of the public, clients and peers.
Expertise
Admission to the Registers is managed by an independent board with Ministerial appointments which draws from industry expertise to ensure Registrants have the knowledge to help you. Those on the Register maintain their expertise through the completion of continuous training towards their professional development annually, which is audited by the Registration Body.
Accountability
It is an offense under the Act to use these titles without registration and complaints for misuse should be made to the SCSI.
The SCSI maintains the Register for Quantity Surveyors and the Register for Building Surveyors as a resource for the public to ensure that those using these titles are in fact legally registered to do so.
Protecting Consumers
Compliance with Code of Conduct
The purpose of the register is to ensure that anyone using the protected professional title “Building Surveyor” or “Quantity Surveyor” has been assessed and confirmed as having the recognised qualifications and experience to do so, in accordance with the criteria in the Act.
The Statutory Register assures the public that it is only the Building Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors listed on the Register that are qualified professionals who comply with strict codes of ethical and professional conduct.
Misuse of Title
All professionals who use the titles ‘Building Surveyor’ or ‘Quantity Surveyor’ must be on the Statutory Register. As the Statutory Register, SCSI works to protect against the misuse of these titles on behalf of the public.
Consumers and members of the profession are invited to use our online form to report individuals who are using one of the protected titles and are not on the Statutory Register maintained by the SCSI.
Please check the Quantity Surveyor Register or Building Surveyor Register and report any cases of misuse below.
Making a Complaint
FAQs
Please search by name or Registration number. If you cannot find a surveyor you are looking for, please contact us at registration@scsi.ie for assistance.
If you are having a trouble finding a Surveyor on the Register, please contact us at registration@scsi.ie. Occasionally we have surveyors who are registered by their legal name rather than the name they go by (e.g. John Smith versus Johnny Smith).
Yes, any professional operating in Ireland and using the protected titles ‘Building Surveyor’ or ‘Quantity Surveyor’ must be registered.
An Assigned Certifier is a registered professional – Registered Building Surveyor, Registered Architect, or Chartered Engineer
Registered Building Surveyors are amongst the professions recognised to serve as Assigned Certifiers. The Assigned Certifier plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Building Regulations throughout a construction project.
The Building Control Amendment Regulations (BCAR) implemented in 2014 require a designated Assigned Certifier to oversee the design, inspection, and certification process, enhancing accountability and construction quality. This role ensures that all necessary regulations are considered and implemented, moving away from a self-assessment model to a more rigorous compliance framework. By coordinating between the project team, contractors, and clients, Assigned Certifiers significantly improve the safety and welfare of those within the built environment.
Make sure your Assigned Certifier is a registered professional – Registered Building Surveyor, Registered Architect, or Chartered Engineer
If you are looking to use the title of Quantity Surveyor or Building Surveyor, visit apply for registration today to comply with the law and demonstrate your professional competence.
