Why Most Surveyors MISUNDERSTAND AI

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Can AI really support professional judgment, or is it just more tech hype?

In this episode of The Surveying Shift, Louis Blaxill speaks with Nina Young FCA, CEO of Surveyors UK, about how artificial intelligence is changing the way surveyors work. From AI standards and compliance frameworks to real-world use cases like defect detection and automated QA, this episode delivers a practical and honest look at the future of surveying.

Whether you’re already experimenting with AI tools or feeling left behind, Nina’s insights will help you understand the risks, the opportunities, and the mindset shifts required to stay ahead in the profession. AI isn’t here to replace surveyors. It’s here to help them do what they do best, even better.

In This Episode:
• Why AI is a tool, not a threat, to surveyors
• What the new AI standards really mean for your firm
• Common mistakes in report writing and how AI can help
• How clients are already using AI to review your reports
• Where computer vision and defect recognition are heading
• Key concerns about data security and client disclosure
• What interactive reports might look like in the future
• How to start learning AI without getting overwhelmed

YouTube Chapters
00:00:00 - Coming up...
00:01:18 - First impressions on the new AI standards
00:05:24 - AI risks, client data, and governance concerns
00:09:54 - Predictive maintenance and AI insight generation
00:12:49 - Why clients are turning to ChatGPT, before calling you
00:16:41 - How AI can save time and boost human connection
00:19:39 - The problem with half-baked AI tools
00:23:42 - SEO, discoverability, and AI’s impact on business visibility
00:28:48 - What AI still can’t replace: human senses and context
00:38:13 - Why legal and financial sectors are moving faster
00:39:56 - Training, education, and the awareness gap
00:46:20 - The skills surveyors need in an AI-enabled future
00:52:29 - Final thoughts and wrap-up

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