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The magnificent seven? Building England’s new towns

The magnificent seven? Building England’s new towns

A shortlist of new town locations has been finalised by the government, but how will they be built, what role will AI have, and what now for those proposals that were rejected?

Noella Pio Kivlehan26 May 2026Read Time: 10 minutes

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The city running out of water

The city running out of water

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The city running out of water

Corpus Christi is on the verge of declaring a water emergency. How did it get here and what are the solutions being proposed?

Mark Williams 18 May 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

How 3D satellite mapping could redefine urban planning

How 3D satellite mapping could redefine urban planning

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How 3D satellite mapping could redefine urban planning

What does the proliferation of satellites and the frequently updated, high-resolution 3D maps they produce mean for the work of chartered surveyors?

Gregory Scruggs 11 May 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

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What does a net zero building look like?

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go to article What does a net zero building look like?

Stephen Cousins04 May 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Building control

Environmental management

Facilities management

Quantity surveying and construction

RICS standards and guidance

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How many extra surveyors does the UK need each year?

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go to article How many extra surveyors does the UK need each year?

Mark Williams27 April 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Building surveying

Infrastructure and services

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Is pedal-powered Waterbeach a blueprint for new towns?

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go to article Is pedal-powered Waterbeach a blueprint for new towns?

Karen Day20 April 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Project management

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Can robots solve the housing crisis?

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go to article Can robots solve the housing crisis?

Adam Branson13 April 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Data management

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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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

Building surveying

Diversity and inclusion

Facilities management

Learning and development

Quantity surveying and construction

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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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go to article Supporting employees from challenging backgrounds

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

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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go to article ‘AI is undoubtedly changing our profession’

Nick Maclean FRICS04 March 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

Building surveying

Quantity surveying and construction

RICS standards and guidance