The Surveying Shift | Smarter Surveying Starts Here

PFI handback planning is where estates managers and public sector clients most often get burned. The failure is a familiar one: organisations plan forwards from today rather than backwards from the handback date, leaving a dangerous backlog of lifecycle works that explodes into dispute territory just as resource and institutional knowledge are at their thinnest. Mark Whittaker, General Manager at...

What really costs more, buying software, building it in-house, or sticking with the processes you already know? In this episode of The Surveying Shift, Louis Blaxill is joined by Aiden Flood, Director for Digital Transformation at Turner & Townsend, for a practical conversation on technology selection, digital transformation, and the real trade-offs behind buy versus build decisions in surveyi...

What happens if seller surveys become the norm in the UK property market, and what does that mean for residential surveyors who have built their reputation on quality, buyer-focused advice?  In this episode of The Surveying Shift, host Louis Blaxill sits down with Dan Knowles FRICS, Director and Residential Surveyor, and founder of Webster Surveyors and Sawyer Fielding, to unpack the government’s...

What does it really take to scale a residential surveying practice when you rarely get a second chance with a client? In this episode of The Surveying Shift, host Louis Blaxill sits down with Lucie López Walker, Director at Walker Dunn and Director at Jargon, to explore the unique challenges of growing a residential surveying firm. From building infrastructure and processes from scratch to handlin...

Is AI really coming for your job, or is it just misunderstood? In this episode of The Surveying Shift, Louis Blaxill is joined by Nina Young FCA, CEO of Surveyors UK, to explore how AI is impacting the surveying profession. From client expectations to compliance challenges, Nina breaks down the opportunities and risks of integrating AI into daily workflows. This is a must-listen for any surveyor f...

What if the real threat to surveyors isn’t AI... but ignoring it? In this episode of The Surveying Shift, Louis is joined by James Brook FRICS, CEO and Founder of Novello, one of the UK’s fastest-growing residential surveying firms. James unpacks how AI is already transforming the surveying landscape, from automating report writing to reimagining customer experience. He shares Novello’s vision for...

What if the future of surveying isn’t about the tools you use, but the value you deliver? In this debut episode of The Surveying Shift, host Louis Blaxill (CEO, GoReport) sits down with Daniel Milligan MRICS, Chartered Surveyor and Managing Director of Frame Solutions, to discuss how the smartest firms are transforming not just with tech - but with purpose. Daniel shares his experience helping fir...

What separates the surveyors who scale with confidence from those who burn out chasing leads? In this episode of The Surveying Shift, host Louis Blaxill welcomes Jemma Redpath, founder of JAMY Business Support for Surveyors, and Matt Nally, founder of Survey Booker. Together they unpack the systems, speed, and strategies that drive sustainable growth in modern surveying practices. Whether you&apos...

The biggest risk in surveying isn’t the technology itself; it’s falling behind the people who use it. Welcome to The Surveying Shift, the podcast from GoReport that’s redefining how surveyors, firm owners, and industry professionals stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. Hosted by Louis Blaxill, CEO of GoReport, this series features real conversations with surveyors, entrepreneurs, and innovators...