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As a globally recognised professional body, everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments.

Global Quarterly Reporting

Read the latest Q1 2024 Report.

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Whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) for the built environment

Learn about the RICS whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) standard and why it is key to reducing whole life emissions across the built environment.

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Rules of Conduct

RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

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Annual Review 2023

Download and read the 2023 annual reports

Governance Report

Remuneration Report

Standards and Regulation Board Report

Report and Financial Statements

2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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Contribute to surveying

At RICS, we welcome all individuals with a passion for surveying to join our initiatives to contribute to the sector.

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News & Insights

Technology and Innovation: This Week's Highlights

This week, we spotlight advancements transforming the built and natural environment.

From APC to Assessor and Ambassador: Meet Ardesh Rajagopalan MRICS

Ardesh Rajagopalan achieved his MRICS in 2020 in Quantity Surveying after enrolling on APC 12; and has since gone on to become an Assessor and Ambassador. Ardesh is a Change Lead for Skankska Costain Strabag JV on HSV.

When the time is right: meet Anna Jones, APC Candidate

Meet Anna Jones, Development Manager West Midlands Combined Authority. Learn more about Anna’s APC journey and aspirations in the Q&A below

From SBE to APC: Meet Pavan Kumar M S MRICS

Learn about Pavan Kumar M S MRICS journey from SBE Alumni, through to becoming a member of RICS.

Red Book Global Standards - supporting high standards in valuation delivery worldwide

To ensure trust in our profession, we have opened a consultation to seek feedback on a proposed update to the Red Book Global Standards, a cornerstone of valuation practice worldwide .

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

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

Meet the Chair European Sustainability Working Group: Federica Saccani

To enhance functionality and promote cooperation within the group, we have for the first time a chair for the working group Federica Saccani.

New £7.4 Million Pilot Scheme Launched to Improve AI Skills in SMEs

A £7.4 million pilot scheme has been launched by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) with the goal of improving AI capabilities within small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the Professional Business Services (PBS) industry.

World Built Environment Forum Week 2024

Accelerating decarbonisation across the land and building life cycle

RICS response to manifesto announcements regarding construction, infrastructure and skills

Construction is a substantial part of the UK economy accounting for £110 billion in GVA, 7% of GDP and employs over 2 million people.

Important Update: Building Safety Regulator Pauses Work on 50 Higher-Risk Projects

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has issued an update that is likely to impact RICS members in a number of fields, and the construction industry as a whole.

A Sector Facing Major Challenges

In this article, our Tech Partner, Optiml, give their perspective on the challenge facing the sector and how AI, data, and technology can be part of the solution.

Profession & Standards

RICS develops and enforces leading international standards, protecting consumers and businesses by ensuring the utmost level of professionalism is employed across the built and natural environment.

The regulatory functions of RICS relating to Standards and Professional Development are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).

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Profession & Standards

Profession & Standards Quick Links

RICS Valuation - Global Standards ('Red Book')

Black Book

Fire Safety

Rules of conduct

RICS Professional Development Packages

Embrace your professional development, navigate your way to professional status or drive your organisation forward with our support packages.

Upcoming Training and Events

Dispute resolution

Diploma in Adjudication in the Construction Industry

• 420 hours formal CPD • Online

From £3919

+ VAT

Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution Programme for Advisers and Party Representatives

• 13 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £325

+ VAT

Webinar

JCT Delivering Construction Projects - 3 Part Series

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £181.50

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Election debate : What does the new government need to do?

Tue 02 Jul 2024 • 17:30 - 20:00 BST • RICS Lecture Hall, 12 Great George Street, London, SW1P 3AD

Free

Webinar

New Zealand NZS 3910:2023 Conditions of Contract for Building and Civil Engineering Construction

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Webinar

Global Case Study of Commercial Property Survey Webinar

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £25

+ VAT

Webinar

Residential Property Defects

• 6.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £195

+ VAT

Networking

Coffee, Cake and Candidates - Exeter

Wed 03 Jul 2024 • 10:00 - 13:00 BST • 3.0 Hours Informal CPD • The Hall, Stepcote Hill, Exeter EX1 1BD

Free

Networking

RICS in Dubai, UAE: The Economic Fundamentals of the UAE's market and networking reception

Wed 03 Jul 2024 • 18:00 - 20:30 AST • 2 Hours Formal CPD • Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City, 66 Al Falak Street, Media City, Dubai, UAE

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Essex: Networking - Summer Drinks

Wed 03 Jul 2024 • 18:00 - 20:00 BST • Brewhouse Kitchen Anne Knight Building Duke Street Chelmsford Essex CM1 1LW United kingdom

Free

Networking

RICS in South West - Lunchtime meet & greet in Cornwall

Thu 04 Jul 2024 • 13:00 - 15:00 BST • 0.5 Hours Formal CPD • The Alverton Hotel, Tregolls Road, Truro, TR1 1ZQ

Free

Webinar

UK Green Rental Premiums vs. Brown Rental Discounts Webinar

• 1 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £25

+ VAT

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