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

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RICS Professional Skills & Development Training can help your business close the skills gap with bespoke, corporate, in-house training delivered by experts in the Built Environment.

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RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

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RICS consumer guides

Navigating property decisions can be overwhelming. RICS has created a library of free, easy-to-understand consumer guides to help.

News & Insights

RICS comments on US Government’s Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit Executive Order

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) welcomes the U.S. Government’s efforts to expand responsible access to mortgage credit and address housing affordability challenges across the United States.

From discussion to practice: RICS’ first-ever standard on responsible AI use is now in effect

RICS' first global professional standard for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surveying practice is now in effect for all members and regulated firms from 9 March 2026.

How DRS Supports and Adds Value for Large Commercial Real Estate Firms

DRS plays an important role within this wider environment, by strengthening the dispute resolution landscape in which those firms operate and developing the professional capability of their people. Most importantly, DRS provides clear and efficient routes to resolution that these firms can confident

RICS publishes updated service charge residential management code

New professional standard aims to raise transparency, improve practice and support better outcomes for landlords, leaseholders and managing agents.

Whole Life Carbon Assessment: Delivering the Future of Carbon Assessment in the Built Environment

With over 30 years of expertise in quantifying, measuring and valuing construction work, Alan Northen FRICS MCIArb shares his rewarding experience delivering the Global Certificate in Whole Life Carbon Assessment training programme.

RICS responds to NPPF consultation

RICS' response highlights the importance of a planning framework that is modern, evidence driven and capable of supporting sustainable economic growth.

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

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

RICS responds to latest Government reforms on leasehold and commonhold

RICS has submitted detailed evidence to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee in the UK Parliament on the Government’s draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill.

UK housing market confidence remains fragile as global headwinds weigh on near-term outlook

The latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey shows a housing market still struggling for momentum, with renewed geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty weighing on buyer sentiment and near-term expectations.

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.

Supporting our members across Middle East

We understand this may be an incredibly difficult time for our members and candidates across the Middle East who are navigating significant uncertainty, both professionally and personally.

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO – March 2026

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')

Black Book

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.

Upcoming Training and Events

Networking

RICS Matrics Birmingham: Networking - On Top of It: Mastering Roof Surveys with Langley

Thu 19 Mar 2026 • 17:45 - 20:30 GMT • Albert's Schloss, Paradise, One Chamberlain Sq, Birmingham B3 3AX

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Leicester: Networking - Curry Night

Thu 19 Mar 2026 • 18:00 - 20:30 GMT • Shagorika Indian Restaurant, 16 St Mary's Rd, Market Harborough LE16 7DU

£12

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Surrey: Networking - Walk & Talk at Box Hill

Fri 20 Mar 2026 • 10:00 - 12:00 GMT • National Trust - Box Hill, The Old Fort Box Hill Road, Zig Zag Rd, Tadworth KT20 7LB

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Edinburgh: Site Visit - National Centre for Music

Fri 20 Mar 2026 • 13:00 - 15:00 GMT • Robertson Site Office, National Centre For Music (Old Royal High School) 5-7 Regent Rd, Edinburgh EH7 5BL

£3

+ VAT

Webinar

Global Big data in market analytics in valuation webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

£36

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Cambridge: Site Visit - Morning Coffee & Present Made, Eddington Tour

Tue 24 Mar 2026 • 09:00 - 10:30 GMT • Dulcedo Social, Eddington Ave, CB3 1TT

Free

RICS Matrics Hampshire: Seminar - A View From The Bench with Peter McCrea

Tue 24 Mar 2026 • 09:00 - 11:00 GMT • Mama’s Kitchen, 144 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DU

Free

Seminar

RICS in Birmingham: Pitched Metal Roofing Defects with Liquasil

Tue 24 Mar 2026 • 11:45 - 13:30 GMT • 1 hour structured CPD • RICS, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2AA

Free

UK&I Matrics Kent: The business of residential property development webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

Free

DRS Training Courses

Diploma in Arbitration

• 420 hours structured CPD • Online

£3780

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Diploma in International Arbitration (Sub-Saharan Africa)

• 600 hours structured CPD • Online

From R45000

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Diploma in International Arbitration (MENA)

• 600 hours structured CPD • Dispute Resolution • Online

From د.إ22725

+ VAT

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