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UK Construction and Infrastructure Survey: Q1 2019

The RICS Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey measures sentiment among members working in the sector.

Building Surveys and Technical Due Diligence of Commercial Property, 1st edition (French translation)

This French translation provides guidance for surveyors on conducting commercial and industrial property surveys.

Surveys of Residential Property, 3rd edition (reissue)

Provides a clear, flexible framework for practitioners to develop their own services the public can trust, consistent with the quality standards expected from RICS members.

Positioning quantity surveyors in a collaborative production system

Through a literature review and in-depth interviews, the study examines the position of Quantity Surveyors (QSs) in a collaborative production setting, revealing how they might collaborate with other stakeholders in construction. ...

Early implementation of BIM in architectural firms: a qualitative review of BIM and lean construction

The implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) is accelerating within architectural practices. However, there is evidence to support the premise that lean construction principles are being underutilised. This research ...

Engaging, motivating and retaining built environment students in higher education: an immersive learning case study

This paper will examine the implementation of an immersive learning approach and how the delivery of a 20-credit module at Level 4 of study in this way affected the engagement, motivation and retention of students in higher educat...

Public construction procurement: current practice in Turkey

This paper examines the existing legislation and current practice of public procurement in Turkey and construction procurement specifically. The paper presents useful information by giving necessary definitions, explaining princip...

Statistics the propeller for quantitative analysis construction students challenges and level of understanding with various statistical tests

A variety of research has been conducted that has sought to improve the Nigerian construction industry. Despite the frequent research, the industry it is still faced with the same problems, such as cost overruns and poor safety am...

HomeBuyer Report (Survey & Valuation) Practice note (Scotland), 1st edition

HomeBuyer Report (Survey & Valuation), Description and Standard Terms of Engagement

Condition Report: Description and Standard Terms of Engagement

The RICS Condition Report should be used for a conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.

Quantity Surveyor Services, Scotland

A form to be used with the RICS Scotland Standard form of consultant's appointment and RICS Scotland Short form of consultant's appointment.

Perceptions of value premiums and workplace productivity in green office buildings in India

With India experiencing a construction boom, and with an estimated 66% of property stock required by 2030 yet to be built, this timely piece of research investigates the perceived market demand, value premiums and workplace produc...

Building Surveying Journal - July-August 2018

Ensuring fire safety can be problematic when dealing with flat entrance doors.

Building Conservation Journal - March-April 2018

If a subject holds personal significance for us, we may want to supplement our knowledge by researching it further – and “significance” is a concept that is central to conservation practice.

Building Conservation Journal - May-June 2018

Why does so much training relate to new-build when a quarter of UK buildings are of traditional construction?

Building Information Modelling to support healthcare built asset management

This research investigates how Building Information Modelling (BIM) can provide benefit by demonstrating the links between built asset maintenance spend and added value to the organisational performance.

Building Surveying Journal - March-April 2017

At the core of all the services that surveyors provide is the ability to strip a building down into its component parts in their mind’s eye; this edition of Building Surveying Journal concentrates on that ability: building patholo...

Risks in technical due dilligence, Manchester

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Risks in Technical Due Diligence, Stratford Upon Avon

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