Regulation and accreditation of surveying professions - USA and UK - Challenges going forward

Wiejak-Roy, Grazyna; Edwards, Davey

Abstract

The surveying profession plays a crucial role in property boundary determination, land
development, and infrastructure planning. Surveyors ensure the preservation and protection of
land and property rights. This paper explores the educational, experience, and examination
requirements for individuals aspiring to become licensed land surveyors. This is done with the
aim to compare the current approaches to regulation and accreditation of surveying professions
in the US and the UK.
This research is based on a review of legal regulations, guidelines of the professional bodies,
and wider literature on professional regulations and accreditations.
The professional licensing, accreditation, and registration processes differ between the UK and
the US. Within the US, they vary from state to state. However, they generally include common
elements that are essential for ensuring the competence and professionalism of land surveyors.
It is expected that his paper will inform a discussion on the challenges for the land and property
surveyors’ market to ensure that they effectively support the public.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: FIG Working Week 2024
• Start Date: May 19, 2024
• End Date: May 24, 2024
• Deposit Date: May 24, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: May 29, 2024
• Keywords: regulation, self-regulation, accreditation, CPD, curricula, education, professional practice
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/12009791
• Publisher URL: https://www.fig.net/resources/proceedings/fig_proceedings/fig2024/papers/ts11b/TS11B_wiejak-roy_edwards_12421.pdf