FIG Position Papers

FIG Position Papers are papers and articles from FIG Commissions, Networks, Task Forces etc on specific topics.

Position papers from Commissions

Viewpoint on Transparency in Real Estate Markets
Commission 9 Valuation and the Management of Real Estate:

The position paper is written by Chair of the commission Peter Ache with Grazyna Wiejak-Roy, James Kavanagh, Eva Katharina Korinke, Bastiaan Reydon. 
The paper provides an excellent basis for clearly and definitively defining and measuring the concept of "transparency in the real estate market," as is fitting for geodesists.

Published November 2024


Teaching Essentials for Responsible Land Administration: Considerations for future education and training
Commission 2 Professional Education and 7 Cadastre and Land Management

The postion paper is written by by Simon Hull, Menare Royal Mabakeng, Didier Milindi Rugema, Grazyna Wiejak-Roy, Rosalie Kingwill and Eugene Uchendu Chigbu with foreword by Dimo Todorovski and Rohan Bennett
Chairs of FIG Commissions 2 and 7.
The Teaching Essentials for Responsible Land Administration (TERLA) developed between 2015 and 2018 under the patronage of the Global Land Tools Network (GLTN). TERLA addressed the challenge of teaching the daunting and complex domain of land governance at a country-level. This publication looks back on the foundation work, unpacking lessons with its application to case forward. Representing the joint efforts of Commissions 2 and 7, this paper recognizes the need to adapt TERLA to the evolving demands of professional education in land administration.

Published March 2025


Digital Transformation in Quantity Surveying: Paving the Way for Smart Cities and Professional Evolution
Commission 10 Construction Economics and Management

The position paper is written by Asst. Professor Ts. Sr Dr. Nadzirah Hj. Zainordin, Head of Research & Postgraduates Studies, and Ts. Sr Khoo Sui Lai, Head of Department Quantity Surveying at UCSI University, KL Campus, Malaysia.
The paper explains the role of Quantity Surveyors in the era of Digital Construction. The integration of digital tools into the field of Quantity Surveying (QS) is revolutionizing the way professionals approach construction projects. These advanced technologies are enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and overall decision-making process in the construction and infrastructure sectors. As quantity surveyors embrace digital innovation, they are able to work smarter, deliver more precise outcomes, and ensure the success of projects from inception to completion. Technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), drones, 3D scanning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and cloud-based project management are transforming the practice of quantity surveying.

Published May 2025