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This is Surveying

Nina Young - Surveyors UK
Artificial Intelligence
Surveying
Surveyors UK
RICS
The Surveying Room
Retrofit
EPC
Education
Dilapidations
APC
Sustainability
Residential Surveying
Energy House 2.0
AI In Construction
Marine Surveying
Building Surveying
Building Control
Generative AI In Surveying
Senior Professional Route
Damp and Timber Surveying

🎧 This Is Surveying

Because surveying matters, and so do the people behind it.

This Is Surveying lifts the lid on the real world of surveying, the highs, the hurdles, the geeky details (yes, even AI and emerging tech), and the humans driving it all.

We go beyond the stereotypes to explore how surveyors shape both the built and natural environment. You’ll hear honest, down-to-earth conversations... more

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Recruitment isn't just about finding the next job.

Roger Dunning has spent 24 years placing surveyors, and he's noticed the same pattern every time. The ones who get furthest aren't chasing the next job, they're building what he ca... more

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Rebecca Freeman nearly became a lawyer. A clearing phone call changed that, and she ended up in residential surveying instead. It turned out to be exactly the right fit. She built a career that now sits at senior leadership and risk... more

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Adam Bailey was there when drones first entered the built environment, and he's watched the entire industry evolve around him.

As Head of Specialist Surveys at Earl Kendrick, Adam joins Nina Young to talk about how drone technology... more

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In this episode, Nina Young speaks with Adrian Tagg about the changing world of building surveying education, the growing impact of AI, and why surveying remains one of the most future-proof professions.

The conversation explores h... more

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Adam Bailey
Head of Specialist Surveys at Earl Kendrick
Earl Kendrick
Episode: From Hobby to High Stakes: What Gets Surveyors Using Drones in Trouble
Adrian Tagg
Associate professor in building surveying at the University of Reading; practicing chartered building surveyor
University of Reading / RICS
Episode: Can AI Replace a Chartered Surveyor? A Professor Answers Honestly
Vicki Collins
Chartered Building Surveyor for Ridge and Partners
Ridge and Partners
Episode: From Bronze Sculptor to Building Surveyor with Victoria Collins
David Coplin-Chard
Residential surveyor, founder of Landview Surveyors
Landview Surveyors
Episode: David Coplin-Chard on building a modern surveying brand and why soft skills matter.
Tim Clarke
Managing Director of Harrison Clarke, chartered surveying firm
Harrison Clarke
Episode: Dilapidations, Lease Risk and Protecting Value in Commercial Property by Tim Clarke
Ed Ellis
Director at Webster Surveyors; registered valuer and surveyor
Webster Surveyors
Episode: Ed Ellis on residential surveying, people, and the reality of walking into someone’s home.
Zara McGregor
Chief UAS Pilot for Plowman Craven
Plowman Craven
Episode: Drone Surveying and Life as a Chief UAS Pilot with Zara McGregor
Charlie Crocker
Managing Director of Terracosta Property, RICS registered valuer and charter surveyor
Terracosta Property
Episode: Charlie Crocker on valuation, building a surveying firm, and the future of property valuation
Richard Fitton
Chartered Building Surveyor, Fellow of the RICS and Professor of Building Physics
University of Salford; Energy House
Episode: Energy House, EPC Reform, and the Future of Retrofit with Professor Richard Fitton

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Surveying has a new go-to podcast

    Great first episode, that covered a lot. If you are a budding surveyor, seasoned professional or just contemplating a career change, I would highly recommend.

    Informative, well paced and easy listen.

    Loved the section on how AI and PropTech will reshape residential surveying, real insight rather than buzzwords.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    reorghiggy
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Great first episode

    Thoroughly enjoyed the first episode of This is Surveying podcast

    Very engaging and entertaining

    Thank you Nina

    Leon Hill Sava student

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    squaresdon
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Great job

    Loved the episode with Richard Sexton and enjoyed listening to it this morning. Keep up the good work 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nasir-Smart Home Surveyors
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Hosts keep conversations grounded and actionable for practitioners.
Guests consistently bring real-world experience and useful takeaways for firm growth and career paths.
Accessible for aspiring surveyors and students; deep dives into practical topics.

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So… What Do Building Inspectors Actually Do?
Q: What is it you actually do on a day-to-day basis?
We manage projects by assigning design stage assessments, review plans for non-compliances, and conduct site inspections at key stages to verify the build meets regulations, remaining impartial and not providing design advice.
Navigating Rail Freight, Neurodiversity and the APC Journey with Chartered Surveyor Layla Davey
Q: What practical tips exist for colleagues and managers?
Practical tips include allowing time for processing, providing quiet work spaces, preferring emails/Teams over calls, ensuring clear, chunked communications, and supporting self-advocacy through transparent disclosure and tailored adjustments.
Navigating Rail Freight, Neurodiversity and the APC Journey with Chartered Surveyor Layla Davey
Q: How has neurodiversity affected her work and what support helped?
She explains how dyslexia, ASD, and possible ADHD traits influence information processing and planning, and emphasizes the value of disclosures, workplace coaching, flexible processes, and formal adjustments (extra time, simplified questions) in making APC and ongoing duties manageable.
Navigating Rail Freight, Neurodiversity and the APC Journey with Chartered Surveyor Layla Davey
Q: What was Layla's APC journey like?
Layla describes the APC as a daunting, grueling process made more intense by balancing immediate family responsibilities and a busy working role, requiring perseverance, advocacy for adjustments, and reliance on supportive supervisors and coaching to reach chartered status.
Peter Monk - what clients and surveyors get wrong about damp and the “blame culture.”
Q: How do you view the role of professional bodies like the PCA and the quality of training versus the perception created by social media?
Positive aspects include thorough training and mandatory CPD/audits; social media can misrepresent reality by amplifying the loudest voices, so it's important to seek evidence-based information and rely on documented training and practice when forming opinions.

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What is This is Surveying about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused show that pulls back the curtain on surveying across multiple specializations. Episodes consistently center on real-world challenges, from drone-enabled data collection and AI-driven analysis to regulatory, educational, and business aspects of surveying. Guests range from hands-on field practitioners to academics and industry leaders, sharing actionable insights on career paths, client communication, ethics, and how technology reshapes the profession. The format emphasizes approachable storytelling, mentorship, and the human side of surveying, making complex topics like retrofit, EPC reforms, and valuation accessible to both practitioners and aspiring surveyors. A notable strength is the blend of technical ... more

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2. Adrian Tagg
3. Vicki Collins
4. David Coplin-Chard
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6. Ed Ellis
7. Zara McGregor
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