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Andrew McColl, Founder & Senior Partner of AMSurveys, has been appointed as a voting member of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) Council — the UK’s most influential cross-industry construction body. This is a proud and significant moment, not just for Andrew personally, but for every AMSurveys client and homeowner who values quality, safety, and trust when buying, building, or maintaining a property.

Andrew’s appointment places AMSurveys at the very heart of UK construction policy-making, helping to shape the national conversation on building standards, consumer protection, and future skills. It also builds on his ongoing role as Chairman & Panel Director of the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA), further solidifying the voice of independent surveyors at the highest level of industry governance.

What Is the Construction Industry Council (CIC)?

Formed in 1988, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) serves as "a single voice for professionals in all sectors of the built environment". It brings together a wide-reaching network of:

• Over 500,000 individual professionals
• 25,000+ construction consultancy firms
• Professional bodies, research organisations, and specialist business associations

The CIC’s mission is to provide strategic leadership, encourage unity and collaboration across disciplines, and drive continual improvement throughout the built environment. Crucially, it speaks with independent authority on national construction issues — and does so without being constrained by the self-interest of any single sector.

By joining its Council, Andrew ensures that the practical voice of residential property experts is firmly represented where it matters most — directly influencing decision-making at this central forum.

What This Means for AMSurveys Clients

This isn’t just a title — it’s a working role that gives AMSurveys a direct link into national construction governance. It means the insights we gather every day — from new build snags to structural issues in lived-in homes — are now actively helping to inform policy, raise standards, and shape regulations across the UK.

Andrew’s involvement on the CIC Council supports AMSurveys’ core mission to deliver:

• More reliable building quality for homeowners
• Greater accountability in new housing developments, addressing critical consumer concerns
• Better training and oversight within the construction industry
• Stronger consumer protections at every stage of the property journey

Bringing Local Expertise to the National Stage

This appointment ensures that AMSurveys' real-world knowledge and client-centred experience are now contributing directly to national discussions on the key issues that shape the places we live and work.

Andrew will be actively involved with several CIC committees, providing on-the-ground insights on:

• Building Safety: Informing scrutiny of reforms like the Building Safety Act with real survey data, moving policy from theory to evidence-based decision-making
• New Build Quality: Championing the adoption of robust survey standards as national benchmarks
• Sustainability and Energy Efficiency: Feeding in observations on insulation and “in-use” performance from residential surveys
• Education and Training: Helping shape professional development programmes to ensure future professionals are trained in quality assurance and defect identification
• Dispute Resolution (ADR): Offering practical insights into the causes and prevention of costly disputes for homeowners
• Digital Innovation: Contributing to forward-thinking discussions on next-generation construction deliverables and surveying technologies

Through this influential position, Andrew will help ensure that residential surveying expertise is embedded in every major industry conversation, helping the UK build a more resilient, trustworthy, and future-ready built environment.

Why This Matters to You

This appointment helps ensure that AMSurveys clients benefit from the most up-to-date industry knowledge and real influence at the highest level.

It means your report isn’t just detailed and reliable — it’s backed by a firm that is actively helping to shape the future of UK construction standards, for today’s buyers and tomorrow’s homeowners.

Working With Confidence. Building With Trust.

At AMSurveys, we don’t just inspect properties — we advocate for better ones.

If you're buying, selling, or building a home and want to know you're in the safest hands, get in touch today. Let us help ensure your home is safe, sound, and future-ready.

Andrew McColl, Founder & Senior Partner, AMSurveysChairman & Panel Director, RPSACouncil Member, Construction Industry Council, advisor to Institute of Specialist Surveyors and Engineers