Welcome to RICS

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

Q2 2025 Global Performance Report

This report covers RICS’ performance from April to June 2025

Training at the cutting edge

Master industry best practices, uphold high standards and grow into a trusted professional.

Useful Links

Sector Standards

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Rules of Conduct

RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

Join an RICS Board, Committee or Engagement Group

RICS consumer guides

Navigating property decisions can be overwhelming. RICS has created a library of free, easy-to-understand consumer guides to help.

News & Insights

RICS Black Country: Spotlight on Wolverhampton’s Green Innovation Corridor

Against a backdrop of historic canals, old industrial plots, and ambitious architectural renderings, a panel of experts gathered during Wolverhampton Business Week to explore how Wolverhampton’s Green Innovation Corridor could redefine the city’s future.

Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS to become RICS Senior Vice President for 2026

Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS has been elected to join the RICS Presidential Team as Senior Vice President (SVP) for 2026, commencing her term on 1 January 2026.

Showcasing excellence in Yorkshire and Humberside: RICS Awards finalists

The RICS UK Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure. They recognise outstanding achievement, teamwork, and companies.

Meet the new Chair of the Qatar Regional Advisory Board

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Hamilton MRICS as the new Chair of the Qatar Regional Advisory Board.

5 Reasons to Train as a Construction Adjudicator

Here are five reasons to train as a construction adjudicator, and why the RICS Diploma in Adjudication is a smart next step.

Interview with Amna Al Owais, Deputy Director at DIFC Courts

As mediation gains traction across the UAE, the launch of the DIFC Courts Mediation Centre marks a significant step forward.

Arbitration – adding another string to the chartered surveyor’s bow

In this time of changing economic and political direction, it is important that chartered surveyors evolve and adapt their services and skills to enable their businesses to survive and thrive.

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO – September 2025

It’s been more than two years since I stepped into position as RICS CEO, and in that time my overarching goal has been to drive positive strategic change for RICS. I’m focused on creating the environment, opportunities and influence that best support both members and the public interest.

The ever-changing role and duties of the Expert Witness

The use of experts to inform legal proceedings is nothing new. The ancient Romans, for example, occasionally employed handwriting specialists and land surveyors as legal experts.

How not to apply to RICS for an adjudicator

RICS plays a limited, but immensely important, role in construction adjudication. We nominate adjudicators. We do this in over 1,000 cases each year.

RICS launches global construction standards consultation

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is calling on construction professionals across the globe to respond to its new consultation on global construction standards.

Optimism high for AI in construction but skills shortages and integration challenges adoption

The construction industry stands on the brink of a digital transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new global report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

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).

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

Red Book

RICS Red Book Compliance Workshop

• 3.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Web Class

Global Conduct Rules, Ethics and Professional Practice - 2 Part Web Class

• 3.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £101

+ VAT

Web Class

UK&I Home Surveys in Practice - 3 Part Web Class

• 6 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £188

+ VAT

Web Class

Global APC Preparing for your Final Assessment - 2 Part Web Class

• 3 hours formal CPD • Online

From £101

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

RICS Mediation Training Programme (MENA)

Mon 06 Oct 2025 - Fri 10 Oct 2025 • 08:30 - 17:30 GST • 50 hours CPD • DIFC Courts, Level 3, Building 5, The Gate District, DIFC

From د.إ14700

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Save 10% when 3 or more delegates book from the same organisation

Seminar

RICS in Saudi Arabia- AI in Action: Interpreting Data to Drive Smarter Decisions

Mon 06 Oct 2025 • 19:00 - 20:30 BST • 2.0 Hours Formal CPD • Centro Olaya, 7590 Wadi Al Artwi – Al Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Free

Conference

Planning and Development Conference 2025

Tue 07 Oct 2025 • 08:00 - 17:00 BST • 5.5 Hours Formal CPD • RICS HQ, Great George Street, London

From £251.38

+ VAT

Online Training

UK&I Woods Mean Business Webinar

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

£35.10

+ VAT

Networking

East of England Town Hall Broadcast

• 1.5 Hours Informal CPD • Online

Free

RICS in the East of England - Town Hall Broadcast

• 1.5 Hours Informal CPD • Online

Webinar

MEA How AI can reshape decision-making across MEA project delivery webinar

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Lancashire: Candidate Support - Ethics Competency with Bill Holden

Tue 07 Oct 2025 • 17:00 - 18:00 BST • 1.0 Hours Informal CPD

Free

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