This is Surveying

• Nina's Take: Surveying Can Feel Lonely

  In this “My Take” solo episode, I talk about what it really feels like to be a surveyor at this time of year. Not just the technical side, but the human side.I dig into independence vs isolation, the quiet pressure of judgement and risk, and why cross-disciplinary community matters more than ever for the surveying profession. I also share how The Surveying Room is helping surveyors connect, and outline my new introductory AI webinar for January, designed to give surveyors practical, safe first steps with generative AI.What we coverHow surveyors are listening to the podcast in the car, on site and on the treadmillWhy independence is a strength in surveying, but can slip into isolationThe responsibility surveyors carry around risk, judgement and complex decisionsHow silos form across surveying disciplines, even when experiences overlapWhy The Surveying Room was built to be cross-disciplinary, not boxed into pathwaysReal topics from the Weekly Dig: boundaries, retrofit, dyslexia, neurodiversity and moreHow LinkedIn’s algorithm quietly narrows your professional worldWhy AI in surveying is about connection, clarity and context, not hypeDetails of the 2 hour introductory AI webinar in January for surveyorsA light finish with some “did you know” trivia from around the worldImportant linksAI introductory webinar details and waitlist: https://surveyors-uk.kit.com/1893f79a5bIf you want to connect with surveyors across the UK and keep up with the profession, join The Surveying Room. It is free to join and open to all types of surveyors, students, and professionals who work with them. Surveyors UK & The Surveying Room Connect with me - Nina Young on LinkedIn

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• Joe Nelson on Retrofit, Social Impact and Opportunities for UK Surveyors

  In this episode I’m joined by Joe Nelson, a chartered architectural technologist and chartered building engineer working in retrofit. We talk about what is actually happening on the ground in UK housing, from failed external wall insulation schemes and TrustMark action through to new PAS 2035 requirements, BS 40104 and RICS’ emerging retrofit pathways.Joe brings it back to people. We explore how retrofit affects vulnerable communities, the links to Awaab’s Law and the housing crisis, and where UK surveyors and students can step into this space for meaningful work and new income streams. What we coverJoe’s background in construction, energy assessment and retrofit coordinationHow government grant schemes have grown the retrofit industry, for better and for worseEco4 and GBIS failures, phoenix companies and the “missionaries and mercenaries” of retrofitThe impact on first generation immigrant communities and why trust has been damagedPAS 2035-2023, mandatory site visits and moving design work to chartered professionalsBS 40104 and the push for a higher standard of retrofit surveyingRICS’ new retrofit and sustainability pathways and what they could mean for residential surveyorsArchetypes, social housing providers and why surveyors are ideal for first-in-door surveysNet zero, carbon capture, Awaab’s Law and health impacts from damp and mouldTraining routes, bootcamps and practical first steps for surveyors and studentsGuest linksJoe Nelson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-nelson-msc-mciat-c-build-e-mcabe-659284a6/Joe's website https://www.pas2035consultants.comUseful linksRICS retrofit standard and guidance: https://www.rics.org/profession-standards/rics-standards-and-guidance/sector-standards/real-estate-standards/retrofitRISE retrofit masterclasses on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RISERetrofitGovernment retrofit and skills bootcamps: https://energy-trust.co.uk/warm-homes-skills-programmeNational Careers Service: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.ukIf you want to connect with surveyors across the UK and keep up with the profession, join The Surveying Room. It is free to join and open to all types of surveyors, students, and professionals who work with them. Surveyors UK & The Surveying Room Connect with me - Nina Young on LinkedIn

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• My Take - Why Surveying Must Become Visible

  Summary In this solo episode of This Is Surveying called "My Take", I talk about something I see across the whole profession. Surveying is still largely invisible to the public, to young people choosing careers, and even to some of the industries that rely on us. I share my own story, why I stepped away from qualifying as a residential surveyor to build Surveyors UK and The Surveying Room, and how this podcast is part of making surveyors visible and valued. What we coverWhy can most people describe what a solicitor or architect does, but not a surveyorHow my experience training as a residential surveyor during COVID exposed the visibility gapThe “Gandalf in tweed” moment that nearly put me off surveying at schoolWhy I believe the surveying profession is at a crossroads, with an ageing workforce and course closures in areas like building surveying and geospatialThe role of AI, reforms to buying and selling, and low public awareness in shaping the future of surveyingHow a Facebook student community of over 3,000 surveyors showed there was demand for something biggerThe silos between residential, QS, geospatial and other specialisms, and the shared issues of isolation, value, and diversityWhy I chose to focus on building Surveyors UK and The Surveying Room instead of finishing my residential surveying qualificationWhat This Is Surveying is here to do, for both people inside the profession and those outside looking inAn invitation to join The Surveying Room and to be a guest on the podcastLinksConnect with Nina Young on LinkedIn: Join Surveyors UK & The Surveying RoomEmail [email protected] about becoming a guest You can also support the podcast by subscribing in your favourite podcast app, leaving a review, and sharing this episode with someone who needs to hear it.If you want to connect with surveyors across the UK and keep up with the profession, join The Surveying Room. It is free to join and open to all types of surveyors, students, and professionals who work with them. Surveyors UK & The Surveying Room Connect with me - Nina Young on LinkedIn

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• A Deep Dive into Surveying's Future: AI, PropTech, and Beyond with Richard Sexton

  SummaryIn this first episode, I speak with Richard Sexton, Commercial Director at Houzecheck. Richard has worked across the property and valuation sector for more than three decades, including corporate roles at LSL and exposure to major market shifts from the 1990s crash through to COVID. We talk about how desktop valuations have developed, how corporates compare with independent practices, and how technology and AI are shaping everything from reporting to customer experience.This is a grounded, honest conversation about the realities of residential surveying today and the opportunities ahead for the profession.What we cover– Richard’s career path across valuations and property services – The rise of desktop valuations and why they are here to stay – Corporate vs independent surveying models – Houzecheck’s flexible consultant model – How PropTech and AI are influencing reporting and quality control – The impact of legislation on upfront condition surveys – PI insurance challenges and what may change – Career advice for new and experienced surveyors – Why residential surveying still has huge long-term potential00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:33 Meet Richard Sexton00:58 Richard's Career Journey03:38 The Evolution of Desktop Valuations05:52 Corporate vs. Independent Surveying09:47 Houzecheck's Business Model10:55 The Role of Technology in Surveying17:29 Legislation and Upfront Condition Surveys22:41 Professional Indemnity Insurance Challenges27:36 Final Thoughts and Career Advice29:34 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationLearn more about Houzecheck You can contact Richard on LinkedIn or email at [email protected] you want to connect with surveyors across the UK and keep up with the profession, join The Surveying Room. It is free to join and open to all types of surveyors, students, and professionals who work with them. Surveyors UK & The Surveying Room Connect with me - Nina Young on LinkedIn

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• This is Surveying - Intro

  Welcome to This Is Surveying, the podcast that shines a light on the people, ideas, and stories shaping this incredible profession.Hosted by Nina Young, founder of Surveyors UK and The Surveying Room community, the show goes beyond the stereotypes to explore the real world of surveying, from everyday challenges to the innovations transforming the profession.Subscribe to our podcast today and join us as we bring the surveying profession into the spotlight.If you want to connect with surveyors across the UK and keep up with the profession, join The Surveying Room. It is free to join and open to all types of surveyors, students, and professionals who work with them. Surveyors UK & The Surveying Room Connect with me - Nina Young on LinkedIn

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