Architects and other construction professionals working in England and Wales must understand the implications of the Party Wall Act 1996 and the detailed procedures it entails. This practical guide illustrates sound practice for architects and all those acting as party wall surveyors. Providing concise and accessible explanation of the Act itself, it enables the reader to act confidently and effectively in the face of party wall issues and disputes, and ensuring a clear understanding of how the Act can impinge on building design and construction.