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Data and technology

Technology is developing at lightning fast speed, and with it comes challenges as well as opportunities.

Recent RICS research has emphasised the pace of technological change that is powering the digitisation of the built environment through blockchain, digital twins and other platforms.

Much of the drive to capture, verify and share this information is coming from organisations outside of the traditional property.

We want to position ourselves as a hub that has the credibility to bridge between the tech sector and our profession.

Our Data and Technology Action Agenda

Developing an overarching approach to proptech innovations, building on our existing Tech Affiliate Programme
Launching a tech partner recognition scheme
Positioning ourselves as a safe harbour for global data sharing through a proposed data partner solution

Looking ahead, we will make the best use of leading technology, big data and AI to equip the profession with a smarter, more agile assurance regime. We will deliver excellence in the profession by:

providing global, real-time updates to members on areas of professional risk or liability
undertaking pre-emptive regulatory activity
promoting professionalism through proactive assurance
supporting intuitive lifelong professional competency and business development support

Read our latest insights

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All mapped out

The potential for geospatial data to improve our daily lives is huge and, so far, largely untapped. The construction and property industry is at the forefront of its development

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How businesses can avoid cyber crime

Cyber security is a growing concern for global businesses. What can you do to defend your organisation?

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Ambient location and data privacy

Google’s geospatial technologist discusses the privacy of our data, ambient location, and why bus stops are outdated

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Construction Technology: Building the future in a Mirror World

It is essential project teams possess the analytical skills required to secure the right data, of the right quality, to effectively employ machines and efficiently answer the right questions.

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How will proptech drive a step change in Facilities Management?

As we look to the future of the Facilities Management sector, we examine examples in several key areas where FM is already starting to realise the benefit of new technology

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Are construction professionals adequately equipped to work with data?

The results of a survey of a group of construction professionals show a significant disparity between the data education respondents received and the way they are expected to work with data in their current roles.

Technology has its limits and our professional judgement will continue to be vital

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The role of technology in working through a pandemic

As we transition out of lockdown, there are many issues to navigate but there are tools to help us do it too

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Site inspection app gives urveyors flexibility during pandemic

A building control surveyor explains how his firm's site inspection app has benefited the profession during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Why is the quality of data so important in real estate?

Kevin Grice looks at why the quality of data in real estate is so important, and what can be done to improve it

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How to create a digital culture in a construction firm

Senior executives need to persuade their teams to embrace digital momentum if the construction industry is to achieve a much-needed digital transformation

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How will data and technology deliver solutions in the built environment?

Dr Lara Potter looks at how digitisation can be the lever to address problems within the built environment

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Preventing cyber crime - what your strategy should look like

As hacking becomes more prevalent it is a question of when, not if, your business will be targeted. What should your strategy for preventing cyber crime consist of?

"It is critical for our profession to be able to understand and utilise data effectively"

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Digitalisation in surveying - six professionals give their view

Six figures across the profession outline what they believe is required for the industry to stay relevant.

Welcome to the age of 5G

Faster than 4G, and capable of 1,000 times more connections, it has the potential to change how businesses operate and how cities of the future are conceived and designed.

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Will blockchain technology disrupt the real estate sector?

A critical review of distributed ledger technology and its applications in real estate

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Making the most of BIM

Building information modelling can help surveyors operate, market and improve the assets under their care when used throughout a building’s lifecycle.

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The big data 20

From AI and automation to drones and digital twins, we profile 20 of the most exciting innovations in proptech.

The drive for better connectivity will bring opportunities and risks for the profession

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How to look after your data

It’s never going to be top of your list of priorities when running a small business, so how can you ensure you’re protecting your company and your clients’ information? We ask five experts for their views

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Blockchain and tokenisation in the property sector

Blockchain is moving closer to becoming acceptable for transactions on the property market – but the challenges will be more legal and legislative than technological.

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Proptech - the shock of the new

Everyone's talking about real estate's tech revolution. But are the professionals involved ready to benefit from it?

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Is there a place for heritage in smart cities?

As cities grow and face new challenges of utilising inner-city space, does built heritage still have a place?

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Is the surveying industry ready to collaborate on big data?

BIM, Internet of Things, 3D scanning… we’ve never had so much data on our hands. Our panel of proptech experts find out how built environment professionals can make the most of this golden opportunity.

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Race against the machine

With the fourth Industrial Revolution well and truly here, how will AI shape the built environment and beyond?