Welcome to RICS

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

Technology & AI Summit

30 Nov 2026. Explore technology opportunities, how they can be implemented responsibly and what they mean for professional standards and public trust.

UK&I Commercial Property Conference

11 Nov 2026. Join us to explore how commercial property acts as a catalyst for growth, creating value for economies, communities and places.

Useful Links

Find a surveyor

Log your CPD

Renew RICS membership

Quantity surveying and construction standards

Assessment platform

RICS valuation global standards (Red Book)

Rules of conduct

Reporting concerns

Join a 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.

Find a surveyor for your needs

Connect with 40,000+ surveying firms to help manage with your surveying needs. Get access to a range of guidance and information, and consumer guides.

News & Insights

Housing weakness weighs on construction as credit outlook deteriorates

Construction workloads weakened in the third quarter of 2026 as housing activity came under renewed pressure and concerns over access to and the cost of finance intensified, according to the latest RICS UK Construction Monitor.

Singapore's surveying profession faces growing talent and skills challenges, RICS research finds

RICS’ Surveying skills report 2026 highlights the importance of attracting and retaining talent, strengthening career development pathways and preparing Singapore's surveying workforce for emerging technologies.

SSEN Transmission’s Network Development: Ewan Rabey MRICS Spotlight

SSEN Transmission is driving innovation and sustainability through investment into advanced systems and infrastructure that support clean energy and energy security needs.

Survey of the Profession now live October-November 2026

The second edition of our biannual global Survey of the Profession for 2026 is open until 27 November and we’d like to hear from you.

RICS brings built environment voices to Enterprise Forum Scottish Business Reception

RICS joined 11 other business partners at the Enterprise Forum Scottish Business Reception at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, bringing together business leaders and policymakers to celebrate the contribution of Scotland’s business community and explore opportunities to support economic growth.

Tighter lending squeezes commercial property investment, RICS survey finds

Higher borrowing costs and tighter lending conditions are weighing on the UK commercial property investment market, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Commercial Property Monitor.

Nature-positive infrastructure: reimagining sustainability in data centre development

As global data consumption continues to surge, driven by cloud computing, digital services and the rapid expansion and use of artificial intelligence (AI), data centres have become one of the fastest-growing asset classes in the world.

UK Budget 2026: Breathing space for housing and high streets despite headwinds

Today’s Budget carries more political significance than most. It is John Healey’s first as Chancellor since succeeding Rachel Reeves in July, and the first fiscal event of Andy Burnham’s premiership, coming shortly after his first 100 days in office.

Fire safety

Read the latest guidance and developments from RICS in the area of fire safety.

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

Frequently asked questions relating to Cladding External Wall Systems (EWS) in relation to fire safety.

Transfer slabs in buildings: Advice and FAQs

This page contains answers to frequently asked questions and advice for the public and members regarding transfer slabs in tall buildings.

Hong Kong surveying profession faces talent and digital skills challenges, RICS research finds

Hong Kong's surveying profession is facing a changing skills landscape, with shortages of experienced professionals, increasing technological demands and pressure on business costs emerging as key challenges, according to findings from RICS' Surveying skills survey 2026.

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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)

Quantity surveying and construction standards

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.

Stay up to date with the latest RICS news, updates and events

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Upcoming Training and Events

Networking

Perth: CPD and Networking Event

Thu 05 Nov 2026 • 12:45 - 18:00 HKT • 4 hours structured CPD • Central Park Perth, 158 Saint Georges Terrace, Conference Centre Perth, WA 6000

From A$44

Networking

RICS Matrics Manchester: Networking - Ping Pong Tournament with RTPI NWYP

Thu 05 Nov 2026 • 18:00 - 22:00 GMT • Twenty Twenty Two, The Basement, Little Lever St, Manchester, M1 1EZ

Free

Networking

RICS x Stride: Fitness and Networking Event

Sat 07 Nov 2026 • 08:30 - 11:30 GST • Peaches and Cream Beach Club, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Free

Site Visit

Site Tour to Cyberport Phase 5

Sat 07 Nov 2026 • 10:00 - 12:00 HKT • 1 hour unstructured CPD • Multifunction Hall, Level 2, Cyberport 5

From $50

Webinar

Australasia Valuation risk and professional indemnity insurance

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

Free

Seminar

DAW: Through the expert lens: Delay, quantum and technical evidence in GCC construction arbitration

Tue 10 Nov 2026 • 15:00 - 17:00 GST • Capital Club Dubai, Gate Village, Building 3, Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, PO Box 506536

Free