The Surveyor Hub Podcast

Craig MacDonald is a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 20 years of experience in property and construction sectors. He specialises in construction technology and building pathology in the Australian commercial real estate sector. He’s a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the current chair of RICS Member Engagement Group in Queensland, Australia, registered APC Assessor, and counsellor to APC candidates. Craig is the author of the narrative non-fiction book, "The Building Detective: A Journey Into the Hidden Stories of Property, People, and Problem Solving", which is the starting point of this conversation. He shares the inspiration behind this book, his journey from Scotland to Australia, how storytelling can transform the profession and why surveying is a big adventure.   What We Cover:  The motivation and process behind writing The Building Detective, Craig’s surveying journey, and how he moved to Australia. Insights into the APC qualification process and the role of mentorship The differences in surveying practices and standards between the UK and Australia How storytelling and technology shape the future of the profession   Resources Mentioned:  The Building Detective by Craig McDonald https://amzn.eu/d/3QPXtCq  #117 Alice Graham - Visibility and Technology in Quantity Surveying RICS Information on APC - Assessment of Professional Competence Watch the podcast video and read the blog here - https://www.lovesurveying.com/blog/the-building-detective-surveyor-hub-podcast-craig-macdonald   Connect with Craig McDonald: LinkedIn: Craig McDonald  Instagram: @buildingdetective  Connect with Marion Ellis: LinkedIn: Marion Ellis Instagram: @love_surveying Facebook: Love Surveying    

 Emma Fletcher is Low-Carbon Housing Director at Octopus Energy and the current Chair of the RICS Residential Professional Group Panel. After qualifying in rural surveying, she moved into housing and regeneration, focusing on affordable housing and sustainability. She is passionate about community resilience and has established a district heat network in her village. In this podcast, we talk about Emma's varied career in surveying, but also what it means to take the opportunity to do the hard work and ultimately turn your passions into a career. We discuss her role as a Low-Carbon Director and what decarbonising means on the housing level, how she set up a community land trust in her village, her experience in rural surveying and her involvement with Residential PGP at RICS.    What is Covered:  (00:00) Introduction to Emma and her Low Carbon Housing Role at Octopus (04:39) What decarbonising in housing means  (10:12) Zero bills and why you need a funeral plan for your boiler (14:18) Maintaining curiosity and networking with surveyors (16:38) Why Emma set up a community land trust in her village (24:06) The challenges of the rural path in surveying  (31:35) Emma’s experience with housing associations (43:35) Chairing Residential PGP at RICS (56:29) How to adapt to all the changes, innovations and new technology   Resources:  Octopus Energy https://octopus.energy/  Connect with Emma Fletcher on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmafletchercambridge/  Book: Map of a Nation: A Biography of the Ordnance Survey https://www.amazon.com/Map-Nation-Biography-Ordnance-Survey/dp/1847082548  Learn more about RICS Residential Professional Group Panel https://www.rics.org/about-rics/corporate-governance/professional-group-panels/residential-property  Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thesurveyorhub  The Surveyor Hub Community - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/the.surveyor.hub.love.surveying/ 

 Marsha Ramroop is an engaging and compelling speaker and former BBC journalist and leader. She’s a global award-winning inclusion strategist, and author with a passion for driving change in the built environment. She sees the sector as an opportunity to influence the creation of a more inclusive world. Marsha was the inaugural Director of Inclusion and Diversity at the Royal Institute of British Architects. She is the author of the book “Building Inclusion: Practical Guide to Inclusion in Architecture & the Built Environment,” published by Routledge. Today, we talk about what cultural intelligence matters in surveying, and we discuss the importance of an inclusive perspective in policies, procedures and practices, which benefit all demographics. Marsha discusses her career transition from BBC to RIBA, highlights the need for systemic changes rather than identity-led initiatives to foster inclusion, and in her book, she advocates for actionable steps to address diversity and improve organisational culture. What we Cover:    (00:00) Marsha’s background and experience in radio journalism  (11:12) The role of Director of Inclusion at RIBA  (22:50) The difference between diversity and inclusion (25:13) What are inclusion led strategies in organisations? (35:24) “It’s inclusion for all, or it’s not inclusion at all”  (37:48) Marsha’s experience of writing a book and why it serves as a practical guide (44:22) What cultural intelligence is and its practical applications (53:40) How to deal with mistakes and receive feedback    (58:17) Marsha’s hopes for the impact of her book   Resources:  Book: Building Inclusion: Practical Guide to Inclusion in Architecture & The Built Environment, by Marsha Ramroop https://www.routledge.com/Building-Inclusion-A-Practical-Guide-to-Equity-Diversity-and-Inclusion-in-Architecture-and-the-Built-Environment/Ramroop/p/book/9781032564838 Connect with Marsha Ramroop on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marsharamroop/  RIBA - Royal Institute of British Architecture https://www.architecture.com/  Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thesurveyorhub  The Surveyor Hub Community - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/the.surveyor.hub.love.surveying/ 

 Sam Nicholson is a building surveyor based in the North East. He worked with Maersk Training in offshore wind, and has extensive past experience volunteering with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Recognised as Mentor of the Year 2023, Sam has previously served as Matrics Chair, actively supporting young professionals in the industry with a surveying APC community. We talk about Sam’s involvement with the APC study group, his current role in Wakefields Chartered Building Surveyors, his past experience working on a lifeboat and in emergency management training, as well as discuss the importance of soft skills and mentoring for the development of competent and skilled surveyors.  What is Covered:  (00:00) Sam’s career journey  (07:40) Working with Maersk Training (12:00) Mark’s work on the lifeboat (16:49) From onshore training to supporting APC candidates (20:40) How Sam started on the building surveying pathway (23:23) What the APC study group is about  (29:43) How Sam’s work changed post qualification (33:00) What Matrics is and how it supports surveyors (37:30) Networking advice and recommendations (43:00) Mentor of the Year nomination and application process (49:50) Why Sam is passionate about surveying (55:45) The importance of role models for life and career      Resources: Wakefields Chartered Building Surveyors https://www.wakefieldscbs.co.uk/ Connect with Sam Nicholson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-nicholson-frics-4148a1a8/  Maersk Training https://maersktraining.com/  RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution https://rnli.org/  RICS Matrics UK https://www.rics.org/networking/matrics  RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards https://www.rics.org/training-events/rics-awards/matrics-surveyor-awards  Ryan Parke - The Science of Men’s Mental Health https://www.lovesurveying.com/podcasts/the-surveyor-hub-podcast/episodes/2148287598  Super Prime UK News and The Property Valuation Podcast with Rob Cohen and James Wild https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/super-prime-uk/id1566847536      Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thesurveyorhub  The Surveyor Hub Community - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/the.surveyor.hub.love.surveying/    

Hannah Howard Jones is the Director of Asset Management for Home Group, a housing association with over 58,000 rented and home ownership properties, combining integrated housing, health and social care in supporting their customers to fulfill their aspirations and live independently. Hannah's a chartered residential management surveyor with over 15 years experience in agency and client-side roles, across both the public and private sector. In this episode, we talk about Hanna’s career journey and how her life experience affected her trajectory as a surveyor. We discuss the importance of understanding the built environment and people inhabiting it, the role of emotional intelligence in dealing with the challenges of housing repair and disrepair claims, how utilising the date can ensure compliance and quality in property management, and the significance of visibility, inclusivity and fairness in the housing sector and property professions.   What is Covered:  (00:00) The role of a chartered residential management surveyor (05:15) Hannah’s experiences prior to becoming a surveyor (09:33) Her current role at Home Group  (14:00) The significance of property and asset management (17:00) Surveyors’ detective work and dealing with repairs and disrepair claims   (21:00) The need for education on how to be a responsible tenant or landlord (23:39) The fundamental significance of access to quality housing (31:00) Hannah’s experience of co-chairing a conference and representing the sector (38:18) The importance of creating an inclusive environment in the housing sector (44:05) The need for emotional intelligence in dealing with customers and colleagues (53:30) Addressing biases in property professions  (57:56) The importance of listening and understanding the needs of customers (01:03:04) How to utilise data to improve compliance and quality in property management Resources:  Home Group https://www.homegroup.org.uk/  Connect with Hannah Howard-Jones on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-howard-jones-mrics-05584465/  Learn more about Awaab’s Law https://www.housing.org.uk/resources/awaabs-law/  Tina Paillet “Why we need a built environment GCSE to inspire the next generation of professionals” https://www.bdonline.co.uk/opinion/why-we-need-a-built-environment-gcse-to-inspire-the-next-generation-of-professionals/5131605.article  Samantha McClary “Male, pale and privileged: welcome to real estate” https://www.egi.co.uk/news/male-pale-and-privileged-welcome-to-real-estate/  Ryan Parke - The Science of Men’s Mental Health https://www.lovesurveying.com/podcasts/the-surveyor-hub-podcast/episodes/2148287598  Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thesurveyorhub  The Surveyor Hub Community - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/the.surveyor.hub.love.surveying/    

Our first 2025 guest is Mark Duckworth, Chartered Surveyor and Director at Martin & Mortimer, a firm founded in 1965 at Bishop’s Stortford. His previous roles include agriculture, accountancy, production management, voluntary work and sales roles, before starting a remedial repair business working with older buildings.  As a building surveyor with various skills and rich experience, Mark seeks to combine a clear understanding of a given building together with an appreciation for his client's particular needs, where the use of emotional intelligence and soft skills such as listening and communicating are considered highly important. Mark loves people as well as buildings, and his aim is to grow the business by growing people within it.  What is Covered:  (00:00) Introduction and Mark’s background (03:11) The changing landscape in residential surveying  (07:27) The importance of emotional intelligence in surveying (08:53) Learning about client communication from claims and complaints  (22:53) Mark’s career journey and qualifications (23:14) Understanding the client’s emotional needs as an added value in surveying (28:19) Using emotional intelligence in dispute resolution and mediation (31:19) Why surveyors need to learn about neuroscience and the limbic brain (40:54) Mark’s experience with burnout and the importance of self-care (42:16) Why surveyors need robust management procedures in place (59:51) Mark’s experience as a District Councilor (1:08:13) The transferability of skills between surveying and other roles    Resources:  Connect with Mark Duckworth on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-duckworth-mrac-c-build-e-fcabe-assocrics-mediator-b116a923/  Martin & Mortimer Chartered Surveyors and Building Consultants https://www.martinandmortimer.co.uk/ Ep 099 Adventures in Surveying with Stephen Scott-Fawcett https://www.lovesurveying.com/podcasts/the-surveyor-hub-podcast/episodes/2148104926  Ep 101 Self-Regulation in Surveying with Larry Russen https://www.lovesurveying.com/podcasts/the-surveyor-hub-podcast/episodes/2148104925  CABE - Chartered Association of Building Surveyors https://cbuilde.com/  Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thesurveyorhub  The Surveyor Hub Community - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/the.surveyor.hub.love.surveying/

Today Marion Ellis chats with Joshim Uddin, a Chartered Surveyor in Tower Hamlets and RICS Matrics Award Winner. Joshim is a Chartered Surveyor who leads a public sector development viability service. The key purpose of his role is to ensure maximum levels of affordable housing/developer contributions is provided as part of planning applications for new development schemes for local residents. In this episode, we discuss development viability, the public sector and local authorities, the RICS Matrics surveyor of the year award, and the purpose of work and social value. What Is Covered 3.44 - Role Models and Inspiration in Surveying 16.42 - Joshim’s perspective on the PGP 22.04 - Joshim’s work in Tower Hamlets 34.08 - Discussion on Social Value Resources Connect with Joshim on LinkedIn Guidance from the NPPF Financial viability in planning: conduct and reporting (rics.org) Buy me a Coffee The Surveyor Hub Community - Facebook

Today, Marion Ellis chats with George Hooton, a General Practice Surveyor and the RICS Matrics Commercial Property Surveyor of the Year 2023. A surveyor with a demonstrated history of working in the commercial real estate industry, George works hard both inside and outside of the business to drive a better and more inclusive property profession. In this episode, we discuss George’s career, his award, his perspective on the surveying sector, how it could better accommodate people with disabilities, and how this would improve everyone’s quality of life. What Is Covered 5.03 - George’s Career and Award 13.59 - Discussion on Facilitating Disability 28.16 - Perspective and Responsibility as a Wheelchair User 36.40 - How Disability has impacted George’s work Resources Follow George on LinkedIn Changing Perceptions of Disability in Surveying (Article) Uniting around accessibility – George Hooton, Hootons Commercial Ltd. Article France+Associates (franceandassociates.co.uk) Buy me a Coffee The Surveyor Hub Community - Facebook

Today Marion Ellis chats with Sinead Clarkson, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, working for PH Plasterers Ltd. As a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Co-Chair of the NAWIC Yorkshire region (National Association for Women in Construction), Sinead has an interest in improving gender diversity in our profession through support and research, and early engagement - especially using social media. In this episode, we discuss engaging younger audiences through social media, how it can support others and your own career, as well as the movements for increased gender diversity in surveying and construction. What Is Covered 7.20 - Sinead’s career and discussion on apprenticeships 16.20 - Surveying and Social Media 37.23 - The difference in diversity between construction and surveying 53:56 - Sinead’s work with NAWIC Resources NAWIC (LinkedIn) Follow Sinead's TikTok Buy me a Coffee The Surveyor Hub Community - Facebook

Today, Marion chats with Chris Rispin, the author of many notable books and papers in the residential and valuation surveying sector and a regular contributor to The Surveyor Hub Community.   Now retired, Chris was the former Managing Director of BlueBox Partners, previously Technical Director at Allied Surveyors.  In this episode, they discuss his career and the transformative years of being in surveying practice from naive practitioner to experienced Technical Director. What Is Covered 12.46 - How and why surveyors used to report  22.40 - RICS Guidance and how it evolved during Chris’s career  31.15 - AVM's and AI  45.33 - Chris's contributions to the RICS Red Book  50.18 - Chris's time at BlueBox partners  Resources Residential Property Appraisal: Volume 1 - Valuation and Law Home Information Packs: A short history Smith vs Bush Yianni vs Edwin Evans & Sons

Today Marion Ellis chats with Alice Graham, Solutions Engineer at Procore Technologies. A Chartered Quantity Surveyor with six years of industry experience, Alice combines industry expertise with a passion for technology to help construction organisations adopt cutting-edge cost management solutions, contributing to the industry's digital transformation. Alice also actively supports early career professionals in their development. In this episode, we discuss the development and integration of new technologies in the Surveying community, and ways in which diversity can help support our own careers and each other. What Is Covered 02:44 - Discovering and entering Quantity Surveying 12:00 - Alice’s work with Procore 19.19 - Bridging the Technology Gap 25:30 - Building Diversity in Quantitative Surveying Resources Procore Construction Management Software LinkedIn - Celebrating Black Women in Construction BPIC Network Mentoring Circle Empower Equity  

Today Marion Ellis chats with Michael Schendel, Chartered Surveyor, Chartered Building Engineer and Registered Valuer at SelectSurv. Born and raised in South London, after a successful career in modelling, Michael decided to pursue his ambition to work in the property sector. Working in corporate and private practice, Michael qualified as a Chartered Surveyor, Registered Valuer, and, more recently, as a Building Engineer. In this episode, we discuss how Michael transitioned from his previous work to surveying, the difficulties young people face trying to enter into surveying, and the power of charitable causes. What Is Covered 2:30 - Michael's Journey from Modelling to Surveying 13:53 - Difficulties for Young Surveyors 30.09 - Michael's work with Battersea Dogs & Cats 36.01 - The Future of Surveying and Sustainability Resources The Design, Delivery and Management of Healthy Buildings, 1st edition Bernadette Jiwa - Story Driven Environment Study Centre Free personal psychological safety survey Battersea Dogs & Cats

Today Marion Ellis chats with Philippa Bancroft, Senior Manager for Public Land at the Greater London Authority. As Senior Manager for Public Land at the Greater London Authority Philippa works with public landowners in London to support them to release land for housing. She is also Vice Chair of the LionHeart board and recently won RICS Matrics Ambassador of the Year 2023. In this episode, we discuss the collaboration required in Philippa’s work, her involvement with LionHeart, and the power of both networking and diversity within the surveying world. What Is Covered 2:13 - Philippa's work with the Greater London Authority 11.10 - Discussion on LionHeart 26.38 - Networking and Diversity as a Surveyor 43.40 - Philippa's entry in the RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards 2023 Resources Davina Goodchild Podcast LionHeart LionHeart Webinar Library Nudge for LionHeart Brene Brown on Empathy Future of London and the Emerging Talent Programme Thanks for listening! You can find out more about Love Surveying at https://www.lovesurveying.com/

Today Marion Ellis chats with Ryan Parke, The Men’s Coach. Ryan Parke is The Men's Coach, a TEDx Speaker, and an international award-winning public speaker. Ryan works with companies and charities that want to improve mental health for men by taking an evidence-based approach. Ryan's 90-day coaching programme helps men to overcome depression, beat procrastination and achieve their life goals. In this episode, we discuss some of the science behind male Mental Health, steps which men can take to improve their everyday health, and how this might impact those in the surveying world. What is Covered: 3.20 - Ryan’s Journey into Male Mental Health 7.47 - Mental Health and the Endocrine System 21.16 - Lifestyle Factors and their Effect on Testosterone 30.24 - Challenging Conceptions of Male Mental Health Connect with Ryan Parke here. Connect with Marion Ellis here.  Resources: Norwich City World Mental Health Day Video Chris Van Tulleken, Ultra-Processed People Thanks for listening! You can find out more about Love Surveying at  www.lovesurveying.com

In this episode, Marion Ellis chats with Kate Faulkner, OBE, about the Home Buying Selling Group, the work being done to improve home buying in the UK, and the impact it could have on Residential Surveyors in the future. It was recorded as a webinar and shared with The Surveyor Hub Community as an opportunity to answer some of the common queries around the group and how Residential Surveyors can get involved. The podcast also covers various topics, from the proposals for upfront information and how technology can facilitate this to questions about PI Insurance and Kate's tips for the Surveying community to get involved with the process. What is Covered:  1.00 - What the Home Buying Selling Group is, and how it's evolved 28.00 - How is a Home Information Pack different to Upfront Information? 45.00 - Questions about PI insurance and how it affects surveyors 51.40 - Kate's Tips for Surveyors   Connect with Kate Faulkner LinkedIn   Connect with Marion Ellis: TikTok  Instagram  LinkedIn    Resources: The Home Buying and Selling Group Website The BASPI Follow the HBSG on Linkedin   The Surveyor Hub: Watch The Surveyor Hub Webinars Join the Facebook Community  Watch the Women in Surveying Virtual Summit Please show your support by buying me a coffee Find out more at www.lovesurveying.com Sign up for podcast reminders and Love Surveying weekly news here  

Today Marion Ellis chats with James Warren, Technical Director of UKDP. UKDP is a drainage company with a specialism for off-mains drainage, providing an installation, repair and survey inspection service for the general public, the insurance industry (insurers/loss adjusters), estate agents, conveyancers, land agents and private estates In this episode, we discuss how UKDP was born, how it's evolved, increasing the standards in James's industry and the best way of working with surveyors to ensure they're up to speed with all current and applicable regulations What is Covered:  0.10 - What off-mains drainage is, and how it's regulated 11.20 - The role and flaws of modern regulation in Off-Mains Drainage 28.41 - James’s Journey, UKDP, and Management Expectations 46.30 - Visibility on Social Media for Surveyors   Connect with James Warren:  UKDP Official Website LinkedIn   Connect with Marion Ellis: TikTok  Instagram  LinkedIn    Resources:  General Binding Rules Home Buying and Selling Group   The Surveyor Hub: Watch The Surveyor Hub Webinars Join the Facebook Community  Watch the Women in Surveying Virtual Summit Please show your support by buying me a coffee Find out more at www.lovesurveying.com Sign up for podcast reminders and Love Surveying weekly news here  

Today Marion Ellis chats with Gavin O’Neill CEO of Go Report. An experienced chartered engineer with expertise in technology and the built environment, Gavin has taken the time to understand the way surveyors work and how technology can support them. Supporting lots of different types of surveying work, GoReport offers a solution to enables digital data capture and the production of high-quality output reports for those working in the built environment. In this episode, we discuss how new technology has shaped surveying in the past, what it might affect in the future, the way Gavin helps find everyday solutions for sole traders, and how to best use the software available to us. What is Covered:  01:11 - Gavin's story of engineering and being a problem solver 10:10 - Avoiding commoditisation with digital technology 18:30 - The journey of GoReport 29:20 - Advice for investing and adopting new technology 41:00 - Accessibility in digital and surveying software 46:20 - ChatGPT and surveying   Connect with Gavin O'Neill:  LinkedIn   Connect with Marion Ellis: TikTok  Instagram  LinkedIn    Resources:  GoReport Official Website ChatGPT   The Surveyor Hub: Watch The Surveyor Hub Webinars Join the Facebook Community  Watch the Women in Surveying Virtual Summit Please show your support by buying me a coffee Find out more at www.lovesurveying.com Sign up for podcast reminders and Love Surveying weekly news here  

Many of you know Craig Ross from his time working for the RICS in London as an Associate Director for the Built Environment. Craig is a Chartered Surveyor with 25 years’ experience in the built environment, critical infrastructure, CT, CVE and security consultancy. He is currently the Senior Manager for Safety and Security at the Diriyah Gate Development Authority in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, working on all aspects of security consultancy for organisations, new developments and existing assets.  In this episode, we chat about the career shifts Craig has had over the years, his focus on ensuring that the public interest is protected, his advocating for safe and secure built environment, and how his past experiences shaped that view. What is Covered:  04:11 - Craig’s surveyor journey and how he first got into the Middle East 13:30 - Craig’s time at RICS and how he got into safety and security 27:00 - What built environment security entails  32:00 - How surveyors can contribute to the safety of public places 40:30 - Projects in Saudi Arabia that Craig is working on   Connect with Craig Ross:  LinkedIn   Connect with Marion Ellis: TikTok  Instagram  LinkedIn    Resources:  Diriyah Gate Development Authority Kate Faulkner's Property Checklist RICS Fire Safety RICS Built Environment Journal Building Regulations and Approved Documents Guidelines Veterans and Service Leavers in Surveying Women in Surveying in UAE - Episode 077   The Surveyor Hub: Watch The Surveyor Hub Webinars Join the Facebook Community  Watch the Women in Surveying Virtual Summit Please show your support by buying me a coffee Find out more at www.lovesurveying.com Sign up for podcast reminders and Love Surveying weekly news here  

Bill Jones is an Award-Winning Chartered Surveyor with 20 years’ experience in senior Corporate Real Estate roles. Bill is originally from The Wirral, but he has been residing in Singapore for the last 16 years. He worked on the projects spanning across the Asia-Pacific region and globally, including long-term roles with Rio Tinto and Shell. Aside from the day job, Bill has been an active mentor and counselor for many years helping people towards achieving their RICS goals.  In this episode, we talk about Bill’s journey into surveying, his experience of moving and working in Singapore, the imperative of life-long learning, and the need for greater visibility and promotion of the surveyors’ profession.   What is Covered:  04:30 - How Bill started his surveying career when he was only 14  17:00 - Bill’s transition from roles at Police Authority and National Crime Squad to working with Shell 21:00 - Health and safety culture shock at Shell compared to the local authority 25:00 - How moving to Southeast Asia affected Bill’s family 33:30 - What qualifications for surveyors are required abroad and the relevance of RICS outside of the UK  38:00 - How to make the surveyors’ profession more exciting for young people 42:00 - What Corporate Real Estate is and what Bill does in that area 45:00 - The broad skill sets surveyors need to acquire as the regulations change   Connect with Bill Jones:  LinkedIn   Connect with Marion Ellis: TikTok  Instagram  LinkedIn     Resources:  RICS Governing Council Shell UK   The Surveyor Hub: Watch The Surveyor Hub Webinars Join the Facebook Community  Watch the Women in Surveying Virtual Summit Please show your support by buying me a coffee Find out more at www.lovesurveying.com Sign up for podcast reminders and Love Surveying weekly news here  

In this bonus episode Marion Ellis chats with Richard Ballam and Jonathan Milner the two Residential seat candidates for the RICS Governing Council elections which close on April 24th 2023. It was recorded as a webinar and shared with The Surveyor Hub Community as an opportunity for the two candidates to share their insights and understanding of the residential sector. The podcast covers a number of matters from qualification and competency, the lack of candidates for the UK seats, how to reach and connect with surveyors as well as views on the Home Survey Standard which applies in the UK.