Overview

The Institute of Party Wall Surveyors (IPWS) has been established to address the existing void in knowledge and understanding of Party wall matters and legislation. Its purpose is to provide a platform and structure upon which those professionals operating, or wishing to enter this specialist field of expertise are able to develop cohesively as a professional body in its own right. The objectives of the IPWS is to ensure clarity and understanding when promoting, educating and training our members. Given that the party wall community comprises of an eclectic mix of professionals from various professional backgrounds. The stability that the IPWS will bring to its members will enable them to enhance their already considerable knowledge and develop together as a body, through relationships being forged with other professional bodies. The benefit of membership is two fold: firstly to ensure the highest standards are achieved and secondly, that the public gain confidence from our member’s status. As the institute gathers momentum, our profile rises due to the commitment of our members to be recognised for the consummate professionals that they are, and the partnerships we are forging with other professional bodies.