Records of Doig and Smith, chartered surveyors, Scotland

Scope and Content

  • Bills of quantities 1897-1955
  • Survey notebooks 1947
  • Survey drawings 1932-1934
  • Forms of tender 1955
  • Planning reports 1945-1951
  • Examination material 1938
  • Schedule of professional charges 1935-1948
  • Schedule of prices 1939
  • General Conditions of Contract and Specification 1938-1954
  • Certificate of Associateship of Faculty of Architects and Surveyors - D MacFarlane Doig 1936
  • Photograph showing D MacFarlane Doig in RICS delegation 1964

Administrative / Biographical History

The chartered surveying business of Doig & Smith was founded in 1936  by David Doig CBE. The firm provides consultancy advice. The main office is situated in Glasgow but there are also premises in Edinburgh and London. Doig & Smith specialise in quality surveying, building surveying, project management, facilities management and construction law. Source: Doig & Smith website at http://www.doigandsmith.co.uk/Pages/Home.htm

Arrangement

Chronological within record series

Access Information

Open

Acquisition Information

Unkown

Other Finding Aids

Digital file level list available in searchroom

Alternative Form Available

No known copies

Archivist's Note

Fonds level description compiled by Vikki Laidlaw, Hub Project Assistant, 23 February 2006.

Conditions Governing Use

Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the Archivist.

Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents.

Appraisal Information

This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 248 procedures

Custodial History

Unknown

Accruals

Further accruals expected from the company who still have custody of various personal records, financial records, partnership agreements, and contract books.

Related Material

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Location of Originals

This material is original

Bibliography

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Corporate Names

Doig and Smith