Implementing RICS Responsible AI Standards in 2026 Building Surveys: Ethical Tools for Defect Detection and Reporting

Implementing RICS Responsible AI Standards in 2026 Building Surveys: Ethical Tools for Defect Detection and Reporting

Property transaction volumes in the UK surged by 23% between 2024 and 2026, placing unprecedented pressure on surveying practices to deliver faster, more accurate building assessments. Yet this acceleration coincides with a critical regulatory milestone: the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has now mandated its first-ever global professional standard for responsible artificial intelligence use […]