I am very pleased to announce Surveyor Live 26, a new industry-neutral, community-led event created by surveyors, for surveyors. The Institute of Specialist Surveyors and Engineers (ISSE) played an important role in the early conception and planning of this event, and we were among the first surveying organisations to confirm our involvement. It is therefore […]
Category Archives: News
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Jan
The Government’s newly launched £15 billion Warm Homes Plan marks the most significant shift in residential building services strategy in decades. By prioritising active energy technologies, solar PV, battery storage, and heat pumps, alongside insulation, it fundamentally alters the technical profile of the UK dwelling. For the specialist surveyor and engineer, this transition presents complex […]
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Jan
Jan
Why the RICS response deserves close attention The publication of the RICS response to the Government’s Home Buying and Selling Reform consultation was widely anticipated across the sector. While the language used is measured and constructive, the direction of travel will come as no surprise to many independent surveyors and specialists. The response appears to […]
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Jan
As we step into the new year, the Institute of Specialist Surveyors and Engineers (ISSE) would like to wish all our members, affiliates, and industry colleagues a very Happy New Year. We hope the festive period offered at least a brief pause to recharge, even if—like many in our sector—it was far from quiet. Winter […]
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Dec
As we approach the Christmas break, the ISSE team would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members, corporate affiliates, partners and colleagues a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful festive period. This year has not been without its challenges. Across surveying, engineering and the wider construction sector, many have faced fluctuating workloads, […]
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Dec
Dec
The Economic Thaw Begins The Bank of England has delivered a well-timed boost to the UK property and construction sectors today by reducing the base rate to 3.75%. This is not just a minor adjustment; it is a clear signal that the economic “winter” is beginning to thaw. For those of us at the ISSE […]
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Dec
Dec
As a member of the Construction Industry Council and a leading voice for independent professionals, the ISSE alerts all members to the Government’s newly published consultation on Home Buying and Selling Reform. The timing of this release, immediately preceding the festive period, presents a challenge to effective industry scrutiny. However, given the magnitude of the […]
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Dec
Dec
The Autumn Budget 2025 has landed, and while the headlines focus on the broader economy, the devil is, as always, in the detail for professionals in our sector. Whether you are a specialist surveyor, a structural engineer, or a consultant running a micro-entity, these changes will impact how you manage your practice, your assets, and […]
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Oct
Oct
SURFACTANTS (or surface active agents) are versatile chemicals most commonly associated with cleaning detergents. With a basic structure comprising a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic component, their properties allow them to mix the immiscible, create foams, and act as a wetting agent, serving use in areas including personal care and healthcare products, and in industrial processes. […]
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the global power sector grew just 0.2% in the first six months of 2023, with rapidly rising wind and solar outpacing sluggish demand growth. Emissions from electricity generation would have fallen, but droughts forced countries to increase fossil fuel use to cover declines in hydropower. Keep reading via Carbon Brief.