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Is pedal-powered Waterbeach a blueprint for new towns?

Is pedal-powered Waterbeach a blueprint for new towns?

An 11,000-home development near Cambridge prioritises public transport and active travel, with a Dutch-inspired design representing a departure from car-dependent developments

Karen Day20 April 2026Read Time: 10 minutes

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Can robots solve the housing crisis?

Can robots solve the housing crisis?

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Can robots solve the housing crisis?

Modern methods of construction can increase the pace of housebuilding but chartered surveyors must always ensure quality and safety is not compromised

Adam Branson 13 April 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

What is the most effective route into surveying?

What is the most effective route into surveying?

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What is the most effective route into surveying?

The landscape of recruitment in the built environment is shifting, as the UK government pushes more vocational pathways and hiring of apprentices increases

Noella Pio Kivlehan 07 April 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

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‘Trust is created through ethical, transparent practice’

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Nick Maclean FRICS30 March 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

Building surveying

Ethical practice

Learning and development

Quantity surveying and construction

RICS standards and guidance

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Supporting employees from challenging backgrounds

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Mark Williams23 March 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Diversity and inclusion

Facilities management

Learning and development

Projects and people

Quantity surveying and construction

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How the rise of ‘granny flats’ can unlock housing supply

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Gela Pertusini16 March 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Land and resources

Property finance and investment

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The colossal undersea cable creating energy security

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go to article The colossal undersea cable creating energy security

Stuart Watson09 March 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Marine environments

Project management

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‘AI is undoubtedly changing our profession’

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Nick Maclean FRICS04 March 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

Building surveying

Quantity surveying and construction

RICS standards and guidance

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Dam good news: how beavers can boost house values

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go to article Dam good news: how beavers can boost house values

Mark Williams02 March 2026

Environmental management

Environmental surveying

Health and safety

Land and resources

Water management

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Why the Church of England has faith in social housing

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Gela Pertusini23 February 2026

Ethical practice

Land and resources

Property finance and investment

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How can we inspire the next generation of surveyors?

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Noella Pio Kivlehan16 February 2026

Building surveying

Diversity and inclusion

Environmental surveying

Projects and people

Quantity surveying and construction

Running your business

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Can prefab housing make a comeback?

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Greg Scruggs09 February 2026

Materials and resources

Property finance and investment

Quantity surveying and construction

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Surveyors assess the Planning and Infrastructure Act

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go to article Surveyors assess the Planning and Infrastructure Act

Mark Williams02 February 2026

Commercial property

Infrastructure and services

Property finance and investment