RICS Recorded Webinar Series: Data and Tech in Surveying
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Join us for an instructive three-part series, where our expert panels will examine how digital transformations such as AI and data capture services are impacting the surveying profession.
For more detail on RICS guidelines surrounding the use of AI, members can also refer to our new standard – Responsible use of AI, (1st Edition, Global), here: Artificial Intelligence in the natural and built environment sector. The standard is available for public consultation comments from 4th March until 29th April 2025. By reviewing and responding to the consultation document and questions, RICS members can log 2 hours of informal CPD in their records for 2025.
Preparing a business for a digital future - What does a ‘digital ready business’ look like?
The first webinar in our series will provide an introduction to preparing a surveying business for an increasingly digital future. Our panellists will look at questions including:
- How is digitisation impacting SME’s, microbusinesses and sole practitioners, and how might your business integrate new digital technologies?
What does a ‘Digital ready business’ look like, in terms of:
- Upskilling
- Business structure
- Decision making process
- Investment profile
Chaired by: Dan Hughes, CEO, Alpha Property Insight
Panellists:
- James Pellatt, CEO and founder, Digital Trees
- Rhodri Mcatee, Director, Scafol-io Surveying Solutions
- Rupert Parker, Founder and CEO, Building Passport
Data in the surveying landscape – how and why do we collect data in surveying?
Take a closer look at modes of data capture in surveying, particularly in residential surveying. Our panellist will examine questions including:
- What is data?
- How has the role of data evolved in recent years?
- How is data changing the surveying landscape?
- How do RICS standards deal with data?
Chaired by: Christopher de Gruben,Senior Director, Head of Property, Artefact
Panellists:
- Christine Armour, Principal Analyst, LANDCLAN
- Louis Blaxill, CEO, GoReport
- Matt Nally, Founder, Survey Booker
An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in the Built Environment – cut through the noise
With so much circulating information around AI , it can be hard to know where to start.
Join our expert panel as they explain essential ideas and concepts, including:
- What is AI? Defining some of the different terms used to describe AI functions.
- The history of AI, and the reasons for its increasing importance in the built environment.
- How it will continue to affect the role of surveyors and have implications for the way we work in the future?
Our panellists will also touch on the question of ethical AI usage, using user cases from the built environment.
Attendees will leave the webinar equipped with knowledge about the different AI training offered by the RICS, where they can go for further specialist knowledge pertaining to their businesses.
Chaired by: James Garner, Global Head of Data, Insights & Analytics, Gleeds
Panellists:
- Dr Andrew Mitchell, Lecturer, AI and Machine Learning for Sustainable Construction, Barlet School of Sustainable Construction, UCL
- Aaliyah Pollock, Regional Member Engagement Manager, RICS
- Deepika Velusamy, AI Consultant, Darwinian Angel
Learning outcomes
Learn how to prepare a surveying business for a digital future
Take a closer look at modes of data capture in surveying
Discover the different AI training offered by the RICS
