Global AI in commercial property and construction 2026: adoption, readiness and the road ahead

Overview

Discover what the latest RICS research reveals about AI adoption across commercial property and construction, and what it means for organisations preparing for the next phase of digital transformation.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to operational reality across the built environment. The RICS AI in commercial property and construction report 2026 reveals that:

• two-thirds of construction organisations and over three-quarters of commercial property organisations are now using AI
• investment is increasing, with 47% of commercial property organisations and 37% of construction organisations planning to spend more on AI
• skills, integration and data quality remain the key barriers, although skills shortages have eased slightly in construction, and
• readiness is improving but capability still lags, with nearly two-thirds of construction organisations reporting low levels of AI preparedness.

However, increased adoption does not automatically translate into organisational readiness. The research highlights that while confidence in AI is improving, many organisations continue to face challenges in developing the capabilities, governance structures and workforce skills needed to realise value from their investments.

Data quality, systems integration and capability development remain significant barriers, particularly for organisations seeking to scale AI beyond isolated use cases.

In this webinar, members will gain exclusive insights from RICS’ AI in commercial property and construction report 2026 and explore the implications of the findings for the profession.

Our experts will examine emerging trends, discuss the practical realities of AI implementation and share recommendations to help organisations assess their readiness, address capability gaps and position themselves for future success in an increasingly AI-enabled built environment.