Description
Gary Taylor explores how emerging technologies like drones, BIM, AI, and mobile tools are transforming the surveying profession, advocating for thoughtful integration that enhances rather than replaces professional judgment.
Key Points
- Technology is Transforming Surveying Practice
Tools like drones, BIM, and mobile apps enhance data accuracy, safety, and collaboration, reshaping how surveyors plan, inspect, and report on projects. - Professional Judgment Remains Crucial
Despite rapid tech adoption, Gary emphasises that expertise, critical thinking, and ethical practice are irreplaceable in ensuring quality and public trust. - Workplace Flexibility and Digital Workflows Are Here to Stay
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated remote work and virtual collaboration, pushing the profession toward hybrid models supported by smart tech and cloud tools.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to surveying and understand their practical applications.
- Apply a balanced approach to technology adoption, integrating digital tools while preserving professional expertise and safety standards.
- Understand the impact of flexible working and virtual collaboration on traditional workflows and business models in surveying.
