SCSI - Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland

What SCSI - Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland does

The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) is the leading professional membership body and statutory registration authority for property, land, and construction professionals in Ireland, headquartered at 38 Merrion Square, Dublin. It operates as a registered Irish charity (Charity Number 20009809) with 11–50 employees and serves a national membership base of approximately 2,766 chartered surveyors and related professionals across all Irish counties. SCSI holds statutory authority under Parts 4 and 5 of the Building Control Act 2007 to maintain the Registers of Quantity Surveyors and Building Surveyors in Ireland, and operates in partnership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to grant dual FSCSI/FRICS and MSCSI/MRICS designations. It is also an approved CPD provider under the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011 for PSRA licensees.

SCSI's core product set is built around a web-based member platform featuring an APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) Hub, a CPD logging system with a mandatory 20-hour annual requirement, the Find an Expert directory of 2,766 members searchable across 13 specialisms, and a new Data & Insights Hub with interactive dashboards. Supporting programmes include the Nexus young professionals network, Elevate for gender diversity, Surveyors Declare for sustainability, the Surveying Excellence Awards, Fellowship programme, Building Conservation Accreditation, IPMS/ICMS standards support, and dispute resolution services. Recent launches (2025–2026) include the Data & Insights Hub, Employment Outlook Report 2026–2029, Building Investment Fund Reports Guidance Note, and a Level 8 Quantity Surveyor Practitioner Apprenticeship delivered with ATU Sligo.

SCSI generates revenue through a diversified set of streams: recurring membership subscriptions from Chartered, Associate, and Student members; PSRA CPD programme fees (€150 for non-members); unit-priced event tickets (e.g., Golf Day at €465 per team); APC workshops and training; publications including the Real Cost Series and Agricultural Land Market Review (in partnership with Teagasc); Jobs Board listings; and consumer-facing tools such as the House Rebuild Calculator, Land Calculator, and Housing Development Calculator. The organisation serves four primary customer segments — chartered surveyors and property professionals (primary), students and aspiring surveyors, consumers and property owners, and business clients requiring property and construction services — with a horizontal segmentation approach across all of Ireland.

Name

SCSI - Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland

Legal name

Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland

Website

https://scsi.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) is the statutory professional body and registration authority for chartered surveyors in Ireland's property, land, and construction sectors, serving 2,766 members and operating in partnership with RICS under the Building Control Act 2007.

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDADAFAA

National/State Examination Boards & Testing Agencies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Assessment, Examinations & Qualifications Authorities

SECONDARYEDADACAF

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

SECONDARYBPACANAJ

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Training, Learning & Development Services

SECONDARYEDADAEAL

Civics, Citizenship & Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Standards Authorities

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Standards, Curriculum Frameworks & Learning Outcomes Authorities

Keywords

• Professional membership body
• Chartered surveyors
• Professional development
• Property industry
• Statutory registration

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees from Chartered, Associate, and Student members providing recurring revenue stream
2. PSRA CPD Training: Professional CPD courses required for PSRA licensees, priced at €150 for non-members
3. Event Tickets and Workshops: Revenue from APC workshops, training sessions, networking events like Golf Days, Tennis Tournaments
4. SCSI Shop: Sale of event tickets, CPD courses, and publications through online shop

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SCSI is a professional membership body for chartered surveyors in Ireland, providing chartered membership grades, the APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) pathway, mandatory CPD training and logging, statutory registration of Quantity Surveyors and Building Surveyors under the Building Control Act 2007, a public Find an Expert directory, research publications, consumer property tools, and accreditation programmes. It operates as a registered charity, generating revenue through membership subscriptions, training fees, events, and publications.

Product overview

SCSI operates as a professional body offering a unified platform of membership services, professional development, and industry resources for chartered surveyors in Ireland. The core offering centres on the APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) pathway to chartered membership, supported by the CPD logging system and mandatory PSRA CPD programme. The Find an Expert directory connects members with 2,766 registered professionals across 13 specialisms. The Data & Insights Hub provides interactive dashboards for industry data. Key sub-brands include Nexus young professionals network, Surveyors Declare sustainability initiative, Elevate gender diversity programme, and the annual Surveying Excellence Awards. Additional services encompass professional guidance libraries, statutory registers under the Building Control Act, research publications (Real Cost Series, Agricultural Land Reports), career resources including a Jobs Board, events management, and consumer-facing property tools such as the House Rebuild Calculator and Land Calculator. Educational pathways include apprenticeships at Levels 6 and 8, post-graduate diplomas, and APC workshops for teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) Hub Online portal providing resources, pathway guides, and support for professionals seeking Chartered Membership through the Assessment of Professional Competence process. Designed for surveyors pursuing chartered status.
• PSRA CPD Programme Property Services Regulatory Authority mandatory CPD programme providing 5 verifiable hours of formal education annually. Includes ethics, PSRA Act, and anti-money laundering courses. Required for PSRA licensees, priced at €150 for non-members.
• Find an Expert Directory Searchable public directory of 2,766 SCSI members with filtering by specialism, county, and qualification level. Connects consumers and businesses with chartered surveyors across all Irish counties.
• Data & Insights Hub Centralised digital hub featuring interactive dashboards and professional tools for the property, land, and construction industries. Provides industry data and insights for professionals and businesses.
• Statutory Register Official registration body under the Building Control Act 2007 maintaining registers of Registered Quantity Surveyors (Part 4) and Registered Building Surveyors (Part 5) in Ireland. Statutory authority to grant protected professional titles.
• Reports & Research Publications Industry research library including Real Cost Series, Agricultural Land Market Review (with Teagasc), Employment Outlook Reports, and Surveyors Journal publications.
• House Rebuild Calculator Insurance-focused calculator providing rebuilding cost estimates for Irish homes by region, type, and floor area, including garage cost additions. Public-facing tool for homeowners.
• Land Calculator & Insights Agricultural land valuation tool providing county-level pricing data and market insights based on the annual SCSI-Teagasc Agricultural Land Report.
• Housing Development Calculator Business tool for calculating costs and feasibility of new housing development projects. Used by construction and property development firms.
• Building Conservation Accreditation (BCAS) RICS/SCSI joint accreditation programme assessing professionals in historic building conservation, restoration, and heritage asset management.
• Student Membership & Apprenticeships Pathway programmes including student membership, Level 6 and Level 8 Quantity Surveying Apprenticeships, and post-graduate diploma in Building Surveying.
• Fellowship Programme Advanced membership grade recognition for experienced chartered surveyors demonstrating outstanding professional achievement.
• APC Workshops Team training sessions for employers to educate staff about becoming chartered and benefits of SCSI membership, including APC information and support workshops.
• Dispute Resolution Services Professional mediation and advisory services including rent reviews, construction disputes, CPO negotiations, and boundary/construction cost consultations.
• Property Clinic Consumer advisory service providing expert guidance on property-related queries and professional consultations.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SCSI operates in partnership with RICS, providing dual membership (FSCSI, FRICS / MSCSI, MRICS) to chartered surveyors. RICS is the international body for chartered surveyors, and SCSI members receive both Irish SCSI designation and international RICS recognition.
• TeagasccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCSI collaborates with Teagasc on the Annual Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook report. This partnership produces comprehensive agricultural land price data and market analysis for Ireland.
• Atlantic Technological University Sligo (ATU Sligo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCSI partners with ATU Sligo to deliver the Level 8 Quantity Surveyor Practitioner Apprenticeship program, providing work-based learning for aspiring quantity surveyors.
• Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCSI is an approved CPD provider for PSRA licensees, delivering mandatory 5-hour annual CPD training required under the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI): Ireland's chartered professional body for architects. RIAI mirrors SCSI's structure of statutory registration, CPD requirements, member directory and Ireland-wide national representation in the built environment, making it a directly comparable professional body peer.
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS): The UK-based global professional body for chartered surveyors; SCSI's formal partner for dual designations. RICS operates the same membership, CPD, statutory-adjacent and accreditation model on a much larger international scale, making it the closest functional peer despite operating in a wider geography.
• Engineers Ireland: Ireland's professional body for engineers with chartered registration, CPD, member services and advocacy functions. Engineers Ireland operates an almost identical organisational model to SCSI, serving a parallel built-environment profession in the same Irish market.
• Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI): Ireland's chartered professional body for accountants. CAI shares SCSI's structure of chartered membership, mandatory CPD, member directories, professional standards oversight and partnership with an international body (CA ANZ), making it a direct structural peer.
• Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV): Ireland's representative body for auctioneers, estate agents and valuers. IPAV competes with SCSI for the same Irish property professional membership base and runs overlapping CPD, advocacy and member services, making it a direct domestic peer.
• Law Society of Ireland: Statutory professional body for solicitors in Ireland. The Law Society mirrors SCSI's model of statutory registration, CPD regulation, member services, education partnerships and professional standards enforcement in an adjacent regulated profession.

Regional players

• Australian Property Institute (API): Australia's professional body for property and valuation professionals. API runs a comparable chartered membership, CPD, accreditation and professional standards model for surveyors, but serves the Australian market rather than competing in Ireland.
• Property Institute of New Zealand (PINZ): New Zealand's professional body for property professionals. PINZ mirrors SCSI's offering of chartered membership, CPD, member directory and professional standards for surveyors and valuers, but operates solely in the New Zealand market.
• Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS): Canada's professional body for quantity surveyors with chartered designation, accreditation, CPD and member services. CIQS is functionally comparable to the quantity surveying half of SCSI's remit but operates exclusively in the Canadian market.

Emerging players

• Construction Industry Federation (CIF): Ireland's representative body for construction contractors and allied businesses. CIF overlaps with SCSI in serving the Irish construction ecosystem but focuses on contracting firms rather than individual chartered professionals, positioning it as an adjacent industry body peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/society-of-chartered-surveyors-ireland

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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