The consequences of fire and other damages (eg, water) tend to be the domain mostly of a few specialists--insurance experts and surveyors acting for the insurance institutions. Faced with instructions to act on behalf of a building owner, to analyse the damage, advise on reinstatement and give guidance in optimising insurance benefits, many designers and quantity surveyors need to seek further advice. This book, written by a quantity surveyor with extensive experience in the field, provides practical help and includes a chapter on the legal background, including the aspect of betterment.