The new RICS professional standard ‘Responsible use of artificial intelligence in surveying practice’ represents a pivotal shift in how professionals understand and use artificial intelligence in the surveying industry.

Ahead of the standard coming into effect on 9 March 2026, Chris Alder, Senior Executive Officer for Standards and Regulation at RICS, is joined by Nella Pang MRICS, Managing Director at Omega R‑E Ltd and member of the RICS Commercial Property Professional Group Panel, and James Garner FRICS, Head of AI and Data at Gleeds and part of the Construction Professional Group Panel. Together, they explore common misconceptions about AI, its potential to transform the sector, and the ethical issues that every surveyor should keep front of mind.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Definitions of the many variations and use cases of AI tools in the profession
• The role of the ‘human in the loop’, maintaining responsibility for the work that’s undertaken with AI assistance
• How AI helps surveyors in more creative aspects of their roles
• The increased dangers of cybersecurity which come with the advent of new technologies

James Garner FRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgarner1976/

Nella Pang MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nella-pang-mrics-0m3gar3/

Chris Alder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-alder-b528822a/

James Garner’s AI newsletter - Project Flux: https://www.projectflux.ai/

RICS Professional Standard - ‘Artificial Intelligence in the natural and built environment sector’: https://www.rics.org/profession-standards/rics-standards-and-guidance/conduct-competence/responsible-use-of-ai

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

RICS Podcast Page

https://www.rics.org/podcast/

Kieran Halliwell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

In this episode of the RICS Podcast, Jon Rowling is joined by conservation experts Karen Gwilliams FRICS, Joanne Williams MRICS, and Sam Wheeler MRICS to explore what it takes to safeguard the UK’s historic buildings.

We find out about the rewarding projects in heritage surveying, the growing skills gap in traditional crafts and conservation surveying, and how technology & AI are changing the future of the sector.

This episode of the RICS Podcast covers:

• The rewarding nature of working on historic buildings
• The growing skills gap in traditional crafts and conservation surveying
• Practical pathways into a career in historic building conservation
• How climate change, flooding, and extreme weather are affecting historic buildings
• The evolving role of technology and AI in assessing, monitoring, and managing heritage assets

Jon Rowling

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-rowling-41a09329/

Joanne Williams

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-williams-364468b1/

Karen Gwilliams FRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-gwilliams-8834a220/

Sam Wheeler MRICS

https://www.pha-building-conservation.co.uk/profile.htm

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

RICS Podcast Page

https://www.rics.org/podcast/

Kieran Halliwell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

The month of Ramadan begins in February, observed by many professionals in the built environment and other corporate industries.

In this episode of the RICS podcast, membership DEI manager Tomi Ayede is joined by Gohar Nawaz, land and development manager for Kandore Properties in Nottingham, and Amir Latif MRICS, portfolio manager at M Latif and Sons in Birmingham, to explore what it means to be a surveyor observing Ramadan.

How can we support Muslim colleagues and build considerate workspaces during the month of fasting, prayer, and reflection?

This episode of the RICS Podcast covers:

• How observing Ramadan shapes the daily routines, wellbeing, and work patterns of Muslim surveyors in the built environment
• Practical ways employers and colleagues can support fasting staff, including flexible hours and meeting etiquette
• Common myths and misconceptions about Ramadan and fasting
• Inclusive policies and practices to consider during Ramadan

On Thursday 26 February, join RICS Matrics Birmingham, RICS Matrics Nottingham, and Muslims in Real Estate (MiRE) for a special Iftar evening at RICS Birmingham.

Book your place: https://www.rics.org/training-events/networking-events/rics-matrics-birmingham-nottingham-iftar-event-muslims-real-estate

Tomi Ayede

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomiayede/

Gohar Nawaz

https://www.linkedin.com/in/goharnawaz-property/

Amir Latif MRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amir-l-225b58106/

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

RICS Podcast Page

https://www.rics.org/podcast/

Kieran Halliwell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/