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What do surveyors really think of AI?

What do surveyors really think of AI?

Ahead of the new RICS professional standard on responsible use of AI that comes into effect in March, four experts explain how it’s changing the industry

Mark Williams20 January 2026

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Why AI creates unsteady foundations for expert witnesses

Why AI creates unsteady foundations for expert witnesses

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Why AI creates unsteady foundations for expert witnesses

The use of AI among expert witnesses, including chartered surveyors, is on the rise but the technology is fallible and knowing how to use it correctly is a skill in itself

Mark Williams 24 November 2025

How LiDAR is helping surveyors preserve the past

How LiDAR is helping surveyors preserve the past

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How LiDAR is helping surveyors preserve the past

From robot-carved copies of ancient Greek statues to AI revealing the locations of hidden relics, cutting-edge technology is revolutionising the preservation of ancient artefacts and monuments

Stephen Cousins 04 March 2024

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