http://www.rics.org www.rics.org en http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2734 RICS matrics are pleased to announce Rebecca Best has been successfully elected as the RICS matrics UK Chairman for 2012/13. 2012-05-17T13:45:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2733 The sentiment of property professionals working in the UAE occupier and investor markets improved markedly from the end of 2011, according to the RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q1 2012. 2012-05-17T10:49:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2731 With the announcement that Paul Morrell FRICS will step down from this role at the end of 2012, RICS has been asked to help in the search for a successor. 2012-05-16T10:40:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2730 As part of HM Queen?s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, RICS matrics will be the first of many organisations to light jubilee beacons across the UK and Commonwealth. 2012-05-16T10:27:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2729 Friday 27 April saw the RICS matrics Spring 2012 Assembly make its way to the West Midlands. 2012-05-16T09:56:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2670 Offer now extended until 31 August 2012. 2012-05-16T09:00:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2727 RICS and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have come together to provide property professionals with the skills they need to future-proof property, infrastructure and the built environment. 2012-05-11T14:30:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2720 The Modus readership survey is now open for your comments. 2012-05-11T11:45:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2571 RICS has appointed Redactive Media Group to develop the commercial activities for its Find a Surveyor site www.ricsfirms.com. 2012-05-10T15:46:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2726 RICS has entered into an agreement with Colliers International Brazil to deliver two valuation training programs to its employees. 2012-05-10T12:36:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/download_info.aspx?fileID=11969 This report is a summary of outcomes and achievements by RICS across its headquarters and world regional operations. 2012-05-20T23:00:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/download_info.aspx?fileID=11967 Conference Brochure Download - RICS South West Property Conference 2012. 2012-05-17T23:00:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/download_info.aspx?fileID=11966 Please see full list of all 17 characteristics for your application as fellow. You will need to fulfil three characteristics to be eligible for fellowship by achievement. 2012-05-17T23:00:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/download_info.aspx?fileID=11965 Please download the booking form to register to this introductory seminar to LBP liability, 19 June Auckland. 2012-05-17T23:00:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/download_info.aspx?fileID=11964 Please download the booking form to register for the BIM-One-Day-Conference today. 2012-05-17T23:00:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/download_info.aspx?fileID=11960 This week we look at Spanish bank lending, Brazilian credit and real estate, economic activity in Singapore and the commercial market and UK house prices. 2012-05-16T23:00:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/download_info.aspx?fileID=11952 The research compares socio-economic characteristics such as dwelling type, occupation, age and length of reside with energy expenditure. 2012-05-16T23:00:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/download_info.aspx?fileID=11951 Just download the application form and send it back to RICS to start your application process today. 2012-05-16T23:00:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/download_info.aspx?fileID=11950 The Building Cost Information Service of RICS (RICS BCIS) is seeking to employ an experienced Chartered Quantity Surveyor/Technical Consultant for Sydney office. 2012-05-16T23:00:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/download_info.aspx?fileID=11949 Book now for a sneak peek at the new Leighton Contractors headquarters, being built by Broad Construction Services at 202 Pier Street. Find out what makes this project unique. 2012-05-16T23:00:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=1605 <p>RICS wants to use member expertise, insight and market experience to develop practical, workable RICS construction policy. ...</p> 2012-05-09T15:21:29+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=1604 <p><strong>Case of <br /></strong>Mr Jeremy Clayden FRICS, Surrey, RH6...</p> 2012-05-08T08:39:50+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=1584 <table width="409" height="325" summary="Contact details for your regional representative"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Queensland </strong><br />...</p> 2012-03-26T07:12:35+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=1583 <div> <p>The following set of case studies are designed to illustrate how the global professional and ethical standards relate to real life situations. They also provide examples of how you might deal with an ethical issue should you be faced with one. &nbsp;...</p> 2012-03-22T12:46:07+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=1582 <div> <p><strong>Q. What are the new global Professional and Ethical Standards?</strong>...</p> 2012-03-22T12:14:07+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=1581 <div> <p><strong>What is a conflict of interest?</strong>...</p> 2012-03-22T12:07:26+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=1580 <div> <p><strong>General approach</strong>...</p> 2012-03-22T11:58:45+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=1579 <div> <p>Behaving ethically goes to the heart of what it means to be a professional. It is what distinguishes professionals from others in the marketplace. Having a clear set of professional and ethical standards to guide behaviour gives all those we deal with confidence in the way we do things....</p> 2012-03-22T11:32:40+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=1578 <div> <div> <p>Having consulted extensively with members globally and using the knowledge of experts in the field of ethics a set of global professional and ethical standards for all RICS members has been written and agreed by RICS Governing Council. These provide clarity for members and the supporting information provides greater detail and guidance.&nbsp;...</p> 2012-03-22T10:57:04+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=1567 <p><strong>Ralph Luck OBE FRICS is Director of Property for the Olympic Delivery Authority. </strong>...</p> 2012-03-06T08:52:43+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/events_info.aspx?eventID=5224 Forge new business links and expand your contacts by attending NiP 4 Lunch (Networking in Property) in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.<br />Date: 26 June 2012<br />Location: The Living room, 113-115 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN<br />Time: 12:30 - 14:30<br /> 2012-05-21T11:16:08+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/events_info.aspx?eventID=5225 Forge new business links and expand your contacts by attending NiP 4 Lunch (Networking in Property) in Glasgow and the surrounding areas.<br />Date: 27 June 2012<br />Location: Metropolitan, 60 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1LE<br />Time: 12:30 - 14:30<br /> 2012-05-21T11:25:20+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/events_info.aspx?eventID=5226 What critical points were missed when findings from the Pitt Review were transferred to the Flood and Water Management Act 2010?<br />Date: 30 May 2012<br />Location: Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3AA <br />Time: 18:00 - 22:00<br /> 2012-05-21T14:48:04+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/events_info.aspx?eventID=5223 Come along to the BIM-One-Day-Conference which RICS Oceania is proudly supporting.<br />Date: 04 July 2012<br />Location: Council Chambers at Curtis University, Kent Street, Bentley, Perth 6102<br />Time: 08:00 - 17:30<br /> 2012-05-18T01:32:42+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/events_info.aspx?eventID=5215 Property managers must understand how their actions add or detract from the overall investment value of an asset. Being ahead of the game will help gain and retain clients.<br />Date: 21 June 2012<br />Location: Jones Lang LaSalle Central Plaza One, Level 33, 345 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000<br />Time: 12:30 - 16:30<br /> 2012-05-16T23:44:34+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/events_info.aspx?eventID=5216 This is an introduction to the Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) Scheme that came into effect from 1 March 2012.<br />Date: 18 June 2012<br />Location: Kensington Swan, 18 Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland 1142 NZ<br />Time: 16:30 - 18:00<br /> 2012-05-17T01:10:16+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/events_info.aspx?eventID=5220 Tour of Curve Theatre and a Welcome from LN&R Local Association.<br />Date: 10 July 2012<br />Location: The Curve Theatre Rutland Street Leicester LE1 1SB<br />Time: 18:00 - 20:30<br /> 2012-05-17T14:05:48+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/events_info.aspx?eventID=5222 A session for those who require and understanding of water management responsibilities within their buildings and the controls that are required to prevent the spread of Legionella.<br />Date: 13 June 2012<br />Location: Malmaison Hotel, Reading<br />Time: 18:30 - 20:00<br /> 2012-05-17T18:07:53+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/events_info.aspx?eventID=5214 Networking evening for RICS members who have recently passed their APC and also the candidates about to sit their APC.<br />Date: 13 June 2012<br />Location: The Atlas Bar, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LY<br />Time: 18:00 - 23:00<br /> 2012-05-15T13:35:02+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/xforms_form.aspx?formID=53 Please complete and submit&nbsp;this form to register your interest in applying for the Professional Experience route to membership. 2012-02-20T15:42:43+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/xforms_form.aspx?formID=52 Please submit your email address so we can send you RICS Connect. 2011-11-02T10:05:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/xforms_form.aspx?formID=51 To register and to obtain an access badge to the European Parliament, please complete this registration form. 2011-08-09T08:18:16+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/xforms_form.aspx?formID=50 <p> Thank you for choosing to complete the Global Balance readership survey. We've been releasing this RICS Sustainability e-newsletter for over a year now, and in order to make it as useful and relevant to you we would very much like to hear your comments. </p> <p>Please fill in this short survey of eight questions to help us improve our communications in the growing field of sustainability in land, property and construction. </p> 2011-08-04T10:08:18+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/xforms_form.aspx?formID=47 <h3 id="header"></h3> <div class="dynamicformcontainer" id="dynamicformcontainer"> <div class="dynamicForm"> <div class="DynamicFormSection" id="DynamicFormPlaceholderControl_PresentationModeControlsContainer_dynamicFormPage_0"> <div class="placeholderPresentation" id="DynamicHtmlPlaceholderControl1_PresentationModeControlsContainer_MainContent"> <p><strong>Get one hour&#146;s free property consultation from an RICS member firm</strong> <br /></p> <p>Charity Property Help is&nbsp;a service through which Chartered Surveyors provide free advice to voluntary organisations on all property related issues.</p> </div> <div class="placeholderPresentation"> </div>Please complete the details below to register for your free consultation with an RICS member firm. </div> </div> </div> 2011-01-06T14:20:28+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/xforms_form.aspx?formID=45 <p> <a href="http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/documents.aspx?categoryID=513">BuildAction</a> is an RICS initiative to provide built environment expertise to disaster-related projects in the developing world.</p> <p><strong>Send us your CV </strong><br /></p> <p>To sign up for BuildAction, fill out this online form and send your CV or resume as an attachment in a separate email to <a href="mailto:info&#064;buildaction.org">info&#064;buildaction.org</a></p> <p><strong>Data Protection&nbsp; </strong></p>RICS takes the privacy and security of the personal information you provide very seriously. Your details are held in a secure database with authorised access only. We apply to all applicants data processing policies in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Privacy &amp; Electronic Communications Regulations (EC Directive) 2003.<br /> 2010-07-27T09:44:59+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/xforms_form.aspx?formID=44 <a href="http://www.rics.org/drs">RICS Dispute Resolution Services (DRS)</a> can provide specific training courses and CPD events for organisations wishing to train a number of staff in house.&nbsp; Providing training in house enables us to tailor the course content to your organisation's needs.&nbsp; The added benefit of in house training means that we can develop and deliver the training with minimum disruption to your business. <p>If you are interested in a tailor made training programme for your organisation please complete the form below.</p>Please note that some training courses require a minimum number of delegates. 2010-04-13T13:51:27+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/xforms_form.aspx?formID=40 <p><a href="http://www.pinsentmasons.com/">Pinsent Masons</a> and RICS have relaunched a free legal helpline service that covers all standard UK and international forms of construction contracts.</p> <p>Experts at the construction and engineering law firm are available for a 30-minute telephone consultation to RICS members who have a legal query on any construction-related issue. <br /></p> <p>Whatever the circumstances, Pinsent Masons will be able to field an expert to supply advice, or perhaps a second opinion, to assist members in reaching an early, cost-effective resolution or support them in deciding on the appropriate strategy. </p> <p>Complete this online form to use this service.</p> <p><strong>For more information </strong></p><span><span><span>Alan Cripps<br />RICS Associate Director of the Built Environment Group<br />e<em> </em><a href="mailto:acripps@rics.org">acripps@rics.org</a> </span></span></span> <p> </p> 2010-03-05T15:13:01+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/xforms_form.aspx?formID=33 <span> <p class="text_align_justify" dir="ltr">We are really keen to hear your views on the service that the Strategic Relationships team provides to firms. </p> <p class="text_align_justify" dir="ltr">Please take a few minutes to answer this short survey - just&nbsp;six questions! - to let us know what you think. </p> <p class="text_align_justify" dir="ltr">We really appreciate your feedback as it will help us to improve the support we offer. </p> <p class="text_align_justify" dir="ltr">For any questions about the survey, please do get in touch with any of us:</p> <p class="text_align_justify" dir="ltr">Penelope McNeile <br />Director <br />e <a href="mailto:pmcneile@rics.org">pmcneile@rics.org</a> </p><span> <p class="text_align_justify" dir="ltr">Liz Mackenzie <br />Key Account Manager <br />e <a href="mailto:lmackenzie@rics.org">lmackenzie@rics.org</a> </p><span> <p class="text_align_justify" dir="ltr">Maria Arana <br />Researcher <br />e&nbsp;<a href="mailto:marana@rics.org">marana@rics.org</a> </p></span>&nbsp; </span></span> 2009-10-16T09:29:43+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/xforms_form.aspx?formID=28 <span> <p class="text_align_left" dir="ltr">To find out more about these Non-Executive positions on RICS' Boards and Committees, please register your interest by completing the form below. Tick the boxes to tell us which board(s) and/or committee(s) you are interested in.</p> <p class="text_align_left" dir="ltr">Please note that you will not receive an acknowledgement reply when registering your interest. A member of the Corporate Management team will contact you to provide you with further details on&nbsp;your chosen board(s)/committee(s) recruitment process, as and when they begin.</p></span> 2009-07-17T07:36:10+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/press_article.aspx?pressreleaseID=816 48 of Yorkshire and Humberside's most impressive property schemes battled it out at The Pavilion, Elland Road, on 11 May for top honours at the RICS Pro-Yorkshire Awards 2012. 2012-05-21T11:33:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/press_article.aspx?pressreleaseID=813 RICS research reveals tenants in England are hit hardest by soaring energy costs 2012-05-18T11:43:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/press_article.aspx?pressreleaseID=811 The more optimistic outlook for the residential property market in Wales looked to have run out of steam in April as prices edged lower, says the latest RICS UK Housing Market survey (7 May 2012). 2012-05-11T15:43:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/press_article.aspx?pressreleaseID=810 Activity levels in the South West construction sector edged upwards in the first three months of the year according to the latest RICS Construction Market Survey (10 May 2012). 2012-05-11T15:40:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/press_article.aspx?pressreleaseID=809 There was little change in South Western residential property market in April and prices continued to dip, says the latest RICS UK Housing Market survey (7 May 2012). 2012-05-11T15:37:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/press_article.aspx?pressreleaseID=808 Activity levels in the West Midlands construction sector edged upwards in the first three months of the year according to the latest RICS Construction Market Survey (10 May 2012). 2012-05-11T15:34:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/press_article.aspx?pressreleaseID=807 The more optimistic outlook for the West Midlands residential property market looked to have run out of steam in April as prices edged lower, says the latest RICS UK Housing Market survey (7 May 2012) 2012-05-11T15:27:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/press_article.aspx?pressreleaseID=806 Activity levels in the construction sector edged upwards in the first three months of the year according to the latest RICS Construction Market Survey (10 May 2012). 2012-05-11T10:00:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/press_article.aspx?pressreleaseID=805 Study also highlights limited economic benefits for developers to raise standards of IT Parks in India 2012-05-09T10:22:00+01:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/press_article.aspx?pressreleaseID=804 RICS April 2012 UK Housing Market Survey 2012-05-08T09:20:00+01:00