# What RICS Data Tells Us About the Future of UK Construction: Insights from the RICS Chief Economist (EP 252)

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Published: 2026-02-02T05:00:00+00:00
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Simon Rubinsohn, Chief Economist at the RICS, for a deep dive into one of the most pressing and under-discussed challenges facing the industry: the critical shortage of quantity surveyors — and what it means for productivity, cost, innovation and delivery across UK construction. Drawing on the RICS 2025 Skills Survey and the latest Construction Monitor data, Simon explains why the QS shortage is no longer a future risk but a current constraint, with over a t...

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