This is Surveying Podcasts
This Is Surveying lifts the lid on the real world of surveying, the highs, the hurdles, the geeky details (yes, even AI and emerging tech), and the humans driving it all.
We go beyond the stereotypes to explore how surveyors shape both the built and natural environment. You’ll hear honest, down-to-earth conversations about work, business, and life, from seasoned professionals to those just starting out, plus fresh perspectives from guests outside the profession who bring valuable insight into leadership, innovation, and change.
Navigating Rail Freight, Neurodiversity and the APC Journey with Chartered Surveyor Layla Davey
In this episode I’m joined by Layla Davey, a Chartered Commercial Surveyor working in rail freight at Network Rail. Layla looks after a huge patch across the South of England, dealing with sidings, open storage, landlord and tenant issues and day to day commercial surveying on the railway. We talk about what rail freight actually involves, the reality of site inspections, and why “read the lease” has become her professional motto.
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.
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.
My Take – Why Surveying Must Become Visible
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.
A Deep Dive into Surveying’s Future: AI, PropTech, and Beyond with Richard Sexton
In 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.
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Our selection of surveying podcasts covering topics across land surveying, geomatics, construction, and the built environment. Whether you are a student, early‑career professional, or an experienced surveyor, these surveying podcasts offer insights, industry news, technical discussions, and expert opinions to help you stay informed and up to date with the surveying profession.
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