AI adoption grows but implementation challenges persist

RICS report reveals sharp rise in AI adoption across property sector

Analysis by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) found that around two-thirds of construction professionals are using AI in some form, up from just over half in 2025. In commercial p...

AI adoption grows but implementation challenges persist

AI adoption in construction and commercial property has increased substantially over the past year, though organisations continue to struggle with converting pilot programmes into regular operational practice, according to research from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. The RICS AI in Commercial Property and Construction Report 2026, based on responses from more than 3,100 industry professionals globally, found that approximately two…

Rising privacy and security concerns hindering AI adoption in construction industry

Increasing concern among construction professionals about the privacy and security aspects of using artificial intelligence (AI) is hindering its adoption in the sector, according to a new report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics). The post Rising privacy and security concerns hindering AI adoption in construction industry appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

AI use surges across property and construction industries but firms struggle to move beyond pilot studies

AI adoption across construction and commercial property has accelerated significantly over the past year, but firms are struggling to turn pilot studies into routine practice, according to new research from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The RICS AI in Commercial Property and Construction Report 2026, based on more than 3,100 responses from industry professionals worldwide, found that about two-thirds of construction profes…