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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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RICS launches consultation for new edition of financial crime standard incorporating crypto and AI

RICS is launching a consultation for a second edition of its financial crime standard.

Minecraft Goes Green: Young minds build sustainable cities in new RICS challenge to close skills gap

RICS, in collaboration with global construction consultancies, has successfully completed a groundbreaking educational programme that introduces primary school students to careers in quantity surveying, project management, and digital innovation through the creative lens of Minecraft Education.

What happens in a mediation hearing?

Mediation is a measure which individuals and businesses regularly use to resolve their disputes and avoid unnecessary slow and costly litigation.

Wicked problems in construction: the main problems that AI can help solve

How will artificial intelligence improve construction productivity and health and safety while also reducing its environmental impacts? In the second if this three-part series, four industry experts discuss the potential to tackle these ‘wicked’ problems using AI.

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What Do We Mean by IoT and How Is It Shaping Smart Buildings

The panellists explore how IoT impacts smart buildings, sharing insights on key technologies, sustainable practices, and effective data management.

Can increased data transparency improve house affordability in Europe?

Can improved access to more accurate data help to counteract property price inflation in Europe? Nils Henning, CEO and Co-founder of CASAFARI, examines how data availability impacts housing markets in the region.

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Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

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

Advocating for our profession on a global stage as a strategic partner of MIPIM 2025

This March, RICS will champion the interests of its members, the profession and the public as a strategic partner of MIPIM 2025.

Martin Wolf, Financial Times, Lecture at RICS

Earlier this week RICS hosted Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times who presented a lecture entitled ‘The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism’ the title of his most recent book.

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Recent UK media coverage

You may be aware of some commentary that has appeared in the UK press and social media over the past few days around Justin Sullivan’s work as an Expert Witness.

Shaping the built environment: Insights and perspectives from Bill Jones FRICS

Bill Jones is a second-generation Chartered Surveyor. At the age of 14, he started joining an uncle on property surveys and inspections for Jones & Chapman (a firm of Chartered Surveyors in the North of England).

Demand cools in January but sales expected to heat up in the months ahead

The RICS UK Residential Property Survey for January 2025 signalled a broadly flat picture for house demand and sales. Despite this, survey respondents foresee the market picking up later in the year.

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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.