Careers Advice

Universities across the UK are adapting fast to the rise of generative AI, which can now produce essays, design concepts and technical outputs in seconds. For built environment disciplines, this presents a particular challenge: degrees must demonstrate not just knowledge, but judgement, accuracy and accountability. Over-reliance on AI risks undermining those core skills. Educators are converging on a clear position: AI should support...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced a new pilot programme introducing a data, analytics and intelligence pathway to chartered surveyor status. The initiative responds to increasing demand for professionals with advanced digital and data expertise across the built and natural environment sectors. Developed in collaboration with a cross-industry working group, the pathway is part of a wider RICS pilot exploring...

The UK government’s latest reforms to post-16 education and skills are set to reshape how young people enter the construction industry – and could play a crucial role in tackling the sector’s persistent skills shortage. With £625 million committed to construction training and a target of 60,000 additional workers, the focus is firmly on strengthening the talent pipeline. This comes at a critical time, with skills shortages accounting for...