The RICS Podcast RICS President Nick Maclean FRICS shares his aspirations for the profession in 2026 #223
Welcome to the first RICS Podcast of 2026 in which incoming President Nick Maclean FRICS shares his aspirations for the surveying profession in the coming year.
He’s joined by hydrography expert Gordon Johnston MRICS, as Tara King hosts a conversation that delves into how RICS will be shaped under his leadership to serve the public interest through 2026 and beyond.
They’ll outline RICS's plans to build influence with governments and regulators, close the skills gap through more accessible and flexible routes into surveying and foster collaboration with like-minded professional bodies worldwide.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
- Building global influence, securing a seat at ‘the right tables’ with governments, regulators, and lawmakers worldwide
- The unique role of RICS as a royal charter body balancing client service, public good, and member representation
- New, more flexible and inclusive pathways into surveying, plus retraining and CPD for existing members, all aiming to close the ‘skills gap’
- The impact of AI, big data, robotics, and autonomous systems on surveying across land and sea
- The blue economy and hydrography’s central role in future economic growth, climate resilience, and the work of surveyors
Nick Maclean OBE FRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-maclean-obe-rd-frics-irrv-hons-17825a19/
Tara King
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-king-5b4494a6/
Gordon Johnston MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-johnston-8778111/
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
RICS Podcast Page
Kieran Halliwell