Party Wall Surveys for EV Charging Infrastructure: RICS Protocols for Shared Access and Cost Apportionment in 2026 Terrace Developments
By 2026, over 40% of new EV charger installations in England are expected to occur in terraced or semi-detached properties — precisely the housing stock where shared driveways, boundary walls, and party structures make every cable run a potential legal flashpoint. For homeowners and surveyors alike, Party Wall Surveys for EV Charging Infrastructure: RICS Protocols […]
3D Laser Scanning in Party Wall Surveys: Enhancing Accuracy for Deep Excavations and Boundary Works in 2026 Urban Projects
Over 40% of party wall disputes in dense urban environments stem from inaccurate pre-construction condition records — a problem that 3D laser scanning is rapidly eliminating. As London and other major cities push development deeper underground and closer to neighbouring boundaries, the margin for measurement error has shrunk to near zero. 3D Laser Scanning in […]
Building Surveyor Skills Shortage 2026: Strategies for Firms to Attract Talent Amid Infrastructure Booms and Regulatory Pressures
Ninety-two percent of construction firms are currently struggling to hire qualified workers — and for building surveyors specifically, that figure tells only part of the story. [1][8] As the UK's infrastructure pipeline swells, new regulatory frameworks tighten, and an ageing professional workforce edges toward retirement, the building surveyor skills shortage 2026 has moved from a […]
