News archive for 2012
News from February 2012
RICS announces Inaugural Dispute Board Register and Training Programme
Published 08 February 2012
RICS has today announced its Inaugural Dispute Board Register aimed internationally at pre-empting and resolving contractual disputes on major construction projects.
RICS Renewable Energy Strategy Response
Published 08 February 2012
The European Commission's Directorate-General for the Environment launched an open consultation on the renewable energy strategy on 6 December 2011.
RICS takes part in expert panel on value of 'green' buildings
Published 08 February 2012
Property Investor Europe's Green Property Breakfast, held in December 2011, brought together four experts to debate the topic 'Is Green becoming more relevant to future values and lettings?'
Expression of interest - Chair for RICS matrics VIC TAS
Published 07 February 2012
RICS matrics Victoria & Tasmania are seeking expressions of interest for the position of chairman.
Updated WEEE directive approved by European Parliament
Published 06 February 2012
RICS mineral and waste surveyors should be aware that the EU's Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive was revamped in January.
EU grants for uptake of energy efficiency and renewable energy
Published 06 February 2012
The EU has launched a new round of calls for proposals including, among others, the uptake of nearly 'zero energy' building renovations, and quality and compliance in construction.
RICS Oceania Valuation Alert
Published 06 February 2012
Did you know that RICS members in Oceania are seeing a wider acceptance of their qualification with business and governments?
RICS to provide non-verifiable CPD in New Zealand
Published 06 February 2012
New rules governing CPD requirements in New Zealand for the Real Estate Agents Authority (REAA) will allow RICS to provide non-verifiable CPD requirements for agents and licensees.
Renewal of registration with TPB
Published 06 February 2012
RICS Oceania continues to work with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) for the benefit of members in Australia.
RICS NSW on the move
Published 06 February 2012
RICS NSW has drawn together a strong line-up of events for 2012.