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11 Feb 2019

APAC Construction Survey: Q4 2018

APAC Construction Survey Q4 2018

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12 Mar 2019

利益冲突 (Simplified Chinese)

Simplified Chinese translation of the RICS global professional statement on conflicts of interest.

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2 May 2019

UK Construction and Infrastructure Survey: Q1 2019

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

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29 Apr 2018

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. ...

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29 Apr 2018

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...

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31 May 2018

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...

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13 Jul 2018

Construction Journal - November-December 2016

This issue of focuses on quantification and on programming and planning.

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27 Jan 2016

Project Monitoring for Real Estate Lending, Canada, 1st edition

This joint guidance from the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) and RICS provides advice to construction professionals who are RICS members engaged in the practice of project monitoring.

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12 Feb 2018

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.

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10 Jul 2018

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...

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13 Jul 2018

Building Control Journal - February-March 2018

If the profession is to uphold its own standards, enforcement is an essential responsibility, this is a key issue in this edition.

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1 Oct 2013

Valuing Change, 1st edition (Chinese translation)

This Chinese translation summarises what is meant by ‘change’ and how it is valued under JCT, NEC and FIDIC forms of contract.

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12 Dec 2012

Cash Flow Forecasting, 1st edition (UK)

This global adaptation defines cash flow forecasting, before giving guidance on producing a useful forecast, explaining how to use it to assess progress on site, and analyse actual expenditure against forecast expenditure.

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3 Jan 2017

Surveyors Acting as Adjudicators in the Construction Industry, 4th edition

This guidance note assists professionals to adjudicate disputes relating to works carried out under a construction contract and works carried out under a contract to which the Construction Act does not apply, but under which the p...

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22 Aug 2018

Building Control Journal - September-October 2018

The tragedies of major fires in recent years have cast a spotlight on safety standards, risk management and the Building Regulations.

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15 Apr 2016

Life Cycle Costing, 1st edition

This guidance note summarises what is meant by a life cycle costing and whole life costing service for both new construction works and for the refurbishment of existing assets.

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20 Oct 2016