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Lord Michael Bichard has published his independent Bichard RICS Review which was commissioned by the RICS Governing Council to review the Institution.

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The Planet of Cities: North American cities from 1980 to 2080

Shaped by financial crises, globalisation, industrial offshoring, suburbanisation, the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting geopolitics, North America’s urban landscape tells a story of resilience, reinvention and disruption.

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RICS Releases Position Paper on Prudently Conservative Valuation Criteria for CRR III Implementation

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is proud to announce the publication of its position paper on prudently conservative valuation criteria in the context of the Capital Requirements Regulation III (CRR) implementation in Europe.

Meet Mohammad Luqman Futloo MRICS: pursuing the APC process ‘an invaluable learning experience’

Meet Mohammad Luqman Futloo MRICS, a newly elected member based in Mauritius. Learn more about the APC process and gain insight into the benefits of membership in this Q&A.

Information Paper Taxeren Flexwoningen

Flexwoningen spelen een cruciale rol in het terugdringen van het woningtekort, maar hoe waardeer je tijdelijke woningen correct?

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

Frequently asked questions relating to Cladding External Wall Systems (EWS) in relation to fire safety.

EPBD Timeline for Real Estate: From Policy to Practice

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is at the foundation of the European Union’s strategy to increase energy efficiency and sustainability within the built environment.

RICS Influence and Advocacy Impact Report 2024

The RICS Impact Report 2024 has been published, providing a comprehensive overview of our influence, advocacy and thought leadership activity across the UK.

Meet Omar Daboun MRICS: benchmarking excellence and a tremendous competitive advantage

Omar Daboun is a recently elected member of RICS. Learn more about Omar’s APC journey and gain insight into why he decided to pursue the ‘tremendous competitive advantage’ in this Q&A.

Climbing the property ladder: house prices rise while rental demand takes a step back

The latest RICS Residential Survey for November 2024 reports a resilient UK housing market, with national house price growth continuing to strengthen and buyer demand maintaining an upward trend.

Pathways to net zero for surveyors: five reasons to be cheerful

Claire O’Neill, former UK climate change and energy minister, spoke about the role surveyors play in reaching net zero in the built and natural environment. Here, we share her opening keynote speech at the recent RICS Global Sustainability Conference 2024.

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Business integrity in real estate: tackling illicit financial flows

In the face of advancing technology, what are the most effective measures and approaches to managing illicit financial flows in real estate?

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Managing Large Estates Using Data and Technology

In this video, Andrew Knight from RICS and Paul Wilson from Provelio discuss the impact of digital technology and data management on managing large property estates.

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Spotlight on Walsall

Recently our Black Country Local Member Group hosted an insight event on Walsall Council's £1.5Bn regeneration and investment programme.

Bridging Global and Local: The Growing Influence of RICS Qualifications in Japan’s Real Estate

This article explores the impact and relevance of RICS qualifications in the Japanese real estate market, comparing it with local credentials and highlighting its role in addressing emerging market trends.

China Commercial Enterprise Space Low Carbon Property Survey Questionnaire

As the global professional body in the built environment, RICS plays a pivotal role in collaborating with diverse industry stakeholders and universities in each local market.

Client perspective: what makes a good project manager?

As an experience client, Ann Allen MBE FRICS, reflects on what qualities and skills make a good project manager

How closing the infrastructure gap for Indigenous Communities is key to achieving Canada's ESG goals

BTY Group is a leading quantity surveying, project management and construction advisory consultancy established in 1978. The firm is a longstanding member of RICS with a diverse staff of more than 160 professionals, including chartered surveyors, project managers and engineers.

RICS Property Investment Forum 2024

The RICS Property Investment Forum was set up in response to the global financial crisis (GFC) and convenes up to four times a year.

The future of real estate valuations: The impact of ESG

How can we truly embed ESG requirements into real estate valuations? Written by experts from the RICS Europe Leaders’ Forum, this paper and its accompanying data list examine the current legislative situation and market drivers around ESG and valuation in Europe.

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Building a sustainable future: the incredible potential of self-healing concrete

Concrete plays a crucial role in the building structures that shape our modern world, but its inherent susceptibility to cracking and deterioration over time raises questions about long-term durability. Can self-healing concrete revolutionise the way we protect and maintain our structures?

RICS responds to Michael Gove’s speech on the National Planning Policy Framework

In a speech in Central London yesterday, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced plans to ‘supercharge’ development across the UK as part of the recently unveiled National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

RICS reaction to the Scottish Budget 2024-2025

On Tuesday, the Scottish Government published its draft budget for 2024-2025.

Supporting Defra through carbon measurement

DEFRA launched its Timber in Construction roadmap, with RICS as a member of the working group.

Cushman & Wakefield reduce carbon production through re-purposing and recycling

At Cushman & Wakefield, we prioritise the need to protect and promote sustainable value. Our sustainability strategy commits to tangible sustainability goals.