RICS Geomatics Professional Group

The RICS Geomatics Professional Group is the home within RICS for professionals involved in the science and study of spatially related information and is particularly concerned with the collection, manipulation and presentation of the natural, social and economic geography of the natural and built environments.

Professional Groups are responsible for setting the strategic direction for the future of their specialisms and for identifying and serving the information needs of their members.

For features and information relating to the Geomatics Professional Group, please visit the Geomatics Practice Area

The RICS Geomatics Professional Group has approximately 3,000 members who benefit from:

• An internationally respected qualification that is recognised as the 'gold standard' of professional competence
• A regular and up-to-date professional journal that provides advice and commentary on key issues facing the profession
• In-depth practice standards and guidance on a wide variety of professional topics
• Access to a cost effective programme of training events
• The ability to lobby and influence government and other policy makers on government consultations and the future direction for spatially related information
• Opportunities to promote the profession through the technical press and national press and media
• Access to experienced professional group members, a Professional Information team and a Contact Centre, all providing impartial advice
• Access to a network of like-minded professionals through discussion forums.