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Have we made our homes too toasty?

Have we made our homes too toasty?

Overheated homes in summer may be the unexpected consequence of the push for energy efficiency and insulated warmth in winter

Gela Pertusini29 June 2026Read Time: 10 minutes

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The human factor in AI-assisted decision making

The human factor in AI-assisted decision making

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The human factor in AI-assisted decision making

Keeping people at the heart of the process, making sure quality and client trust come first, is increasingly crucial for chartered surveyors

Noella Pio Kivlehan 22 June 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Building safety regulations: time for a radical rethink?

Building safety regulations: time for a radical rethink?

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Building safety regulations: time for a radical rethink?

Stuart Watson 15 June 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

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‘RICS communities are thriving in Australasia’

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go to article ‘RICS communities are thriving in Australasia’

Nick Maclean FRICS08 June 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

Building surveying

Learning and development

Quantity surveying and construction

RICS standards and guidance

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The crucial coastal defence project on protected land

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go to article The crucial coastal defence project on protected land

Karen Day08 June 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Environmental management

Environmental surveying

Land and resources

Marine environments

Water management

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The surveyors volunteering their skills in south Wales

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go to article The surveyors volunteering their skills in south Wales

Helen Parton01 June 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Building surveying

Project management

Projects and people

Quantity surveying and construction

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The magnificent seven? Building England’s new towns

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go to article The magnificent seven? Building England’s new towns

Noella Pio Kivlehan26 May 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Cities and placemaking

Land and resources

Quantity surveying and construction

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The city running out of water

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go to article The city running out of water

Mark Williams18 May 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Commercial property

Environmental management

Environmental surveying

Water management

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How 3D satellite mapping could redefine urban planning

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go to article How 3D satellite mapping could redefine urban planning

Gregory Scruggs11 May 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Building surveying

Cities and placemaking

Data management

Telecommunications

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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