http://www.rics.org www.rics.org en http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2617 RICS has today announced its Inaugural Dispute Board Register aimed internationally at pre-empting and resolving contractual disputes on major construction projects. 2012-02-08T16:34:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2616 The European Commission's Directorate-General for the Environment launched an open consultation on the renewable energy strategy on 6 December 2011. 2012-02-08T11:14:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2615 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?' 2012-02-08T11:10:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2613 RICS matrics Victoria & Tasmania are seeking expressions of interest for the position of chairman. 2012-02-07T09:00:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2612 RICS mineral and waste surveyors should be aware that the EU's Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive was revamped in January. 2012-02-06T14:07:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2611 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. 2012-02-06T13:31:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2610 Did you know that RICS members in Oceania are seeing a wider acceptance of their qualification with business and governments? 2012-02-06T06:48:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2608 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. 2012-02-06T03:24:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2607 RICS Oceania continues to work with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) for the benefit of members in Australia. 2012-02-06T03:07:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2606 RICS NSW has drawn together a strong line-up of events for 2012. 2012-02-06T02:53:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2605 This exposure draft previews the revisions that will be present for the global section in the eighth edition of the Red Book. 2012-02-03T11:59:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2604 Jim Carter FRICS, Chairman of RICS Management Board, has commented on CEO Sean Tompkins' remuneration. 2012-02-02T10:03:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2603 The RICS matrics annual report for 2010-11 is now available to download. 2012-02-01T10:34:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2600 The February issue of Modus looks at the retail sector. 2012-01-31T17:00:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2602 Valuers should be aware that the seventh edition of Red Book has mandatory status until the eighth edition is published and takes effect. 2012-01-31T10:18:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2599 RICS members should be aware of an identity fraud currently affecting the UK lettings market. 2012-01-30T14:33:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2598 Surveyors are being invited to bring along family treasures for valuation and discussion at an RICS evening event that will be hosted by TV celebrity Charles Hanson. 2012-01-27T18:25:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2597 RICS East of England members took part in a policy consultation in Cambridge which sought to find out their views about residential issues. 2012-01-27T17:08:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2596 RICS has given evidence to the Education Select Committee on the value of chartered status to our members and the wider public. 2012-01-27T09:06:00+00:00 http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/news_article.aspx?newsID=2335 RICS is seeking a research fellow to serve as an RICS ambassador and has created a research fellowship worth £25,000. 2012-01-25T11:12:00+00:00