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Is pedal-powered Waterbeach a blueprint for new towns?
Is pedal-powered Waterbeach a blueprint for new towns?

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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 Day 20 April 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

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

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go to article What is the most effective route into surveying?

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go to article What is the most effective route into surveying?

Noella Pio Kivlehan07 April 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

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go to article ‘Trust is created through ethical, transparent practice’

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go to article ‘Trust is created through ethical, transparent practice’

Nick Maclean FRICS30 March 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

Building surveying

Ethical practice

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go to article Supporting employees from challenging backgrounds

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go to article Supporting employees from challenging backgrounds

Mark Williams23 March 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

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

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

Gela Pertusini16 March 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

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go to article 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

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go to article ‘AI is undoubtedly changing our profession’

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go to article ‘AI is undoubtedly changing our profession’

Nick Maclean FRICS04 March 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

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go to article 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

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go to article Why the Church of England has faith in social housing

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go to article Why the Church of England has faith in social housing

Gela Pertusini23 February 2026

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go to article How can we inspire the next generation of surveyors?

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go to article How can we inspire the next generation of surveyors?

Noella Pio Kivlehan16 February 2026

Building surveying

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go to article Can prefab housing make a comeback?

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go to article Can prefab housing make a comeback?

Greg Scruggs09 February 2026

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