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Ep 128 The Building Detective with Craig MacDonald

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Craig MacDonald is a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 20 years of experience in property and construction sectors. He specialises in construction technology and building pathology in the Australian commercial real estate sector. He’s a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the current chair of RICS Member Engagement Group in Queensland, Australia, registered APC Assessor, and counsellor to APC candidates.

Craig is the author of the narrative non-fiction book, "The Building Detective: A Journey Into the Hidden Stories of Property, People, and Problem Solving", which is the starting point of this conversation. He shares the inspiration behind this book, his journey from Scotland to Australia, how storytelling can transform the profession and why surveying is a big adventure.

What We Cover:

  • The motivation and process behind writing The Building Detective, Craig’s surveying journey, and how he moved to Australia.
  • Insights into the APC qualification process and the role of mentorship
  • The differences in surveying practices and standards between the UK and Australia
  • How storytelling and technology shape the future of the profession

Resources Mentioned:

  • The Building Detective by Craig McDonald https://amzn.eu/d/3QPXtCq
  • #117 Alice Graham - Visibility and Technology in Quantity Surveying RICS Information on APC - Assessment of Professional Competence
  • Watch the podcast video and read the blog here - https://www.lovesurveying.com/blog/the-building-detective-surveyor-hub-podcast-craig-macdonald

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Craig MacDonald is a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 20 years of experience in property and construction sectors. He specialises in construction technology and building pathology in the Australian commercial real estate sector. He’s a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the current chair of RICS Member Engagement Group in Queensland, Australia, registered APC Assessor, and counsellor to APC candidates.

Craig is the author of the narrative non-fiction book, "The Building Detective: A Journey Into the Hidden Stories of Property, People, and Problem Solving", which is the starting point of this conversation. He shares the inspiration behind this book, his journey from Scotland to Australia, how storytelling can transform the profession and why surveying is a big adventure.

What We Cover:

  • The motivation and process behind writing The Building Detective, Craig’s surveying journey, and how he moved to Australia.
  • Insights into the APC qualification process and the role of mentorship
  • The differences in surveying practices and standards between the UK and Australia
  • How storytelling and technology shape the future of the profession

Resources Mentioned:

  • The Building Detective by Craig McDonald https://amzn.eu/d/3QPXtCq
  • #117 Alice Graham - Visibility and Technology in Quantity Surveying RICS Information on APC - Assessment of Professional Competence
  • Watch the podcast video and read the blog here - https://www.lovesurveying.com/blog/the-building-detective-surveyor-hub-podcast-craig-macdonald

Connect with Craig McDonald:

Connect with Marion Ellis:

  continue reading

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