Party Wall Surveyors as Expert Witnesses: Scope Limitations and Boundary Determination Pitfalls from Recent Litigation
Over a third of surveying expert witness reports reviewed in recent UK construction litigation were found to contain opinions that exceeded the expert's stated area of competence — and party wall surveyors are disproportionately represented in that statistic [9]. As courts tighten their scrutiny of expert evidence, the question of what a party wall surveyor […]
Integrating RICS AI Standards in Building Surveys: Practical 2026 Protocols Post-March Guidance
By 9 March 2026, every RICS member and regulated firm using artificial intelligence in surveying work became subject to the profession's first mandatory global AI standard — and non-compliance is no longer a theoretical risk. Integrating RICS AI Standards in Building Surveys: Practical 2026 Protocols Post-March Guidance is now the operational reality for building surveyors […]
The Surveyor as Expert Witness in Property Litigation: Roles, Evidence Standards, and RICS Protocols
Fewer than 20% of expert witnesses in English property litigation are ever formally challenged on their methodology — yet when they are, inadequate preparation can unravel an entire case. [4] The role of the surveyor as expert witness in property litigation: roles, evidence standards, and RICS protocols is one of the most technically demanding positions […]
