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News & opinion 2 Nov 2018
The rise and fall and rise(?) of the post-industrial city

The shrinking city has become a regular feature of the post-industrial age. But what can be done to turn around the failing metropolis, asks Lawrie Holmes?
News & opinion 5 Nov 2018
The workplace experience revolution: the real drivers of employee sentiment

Leesman's recent workplace analysis gives a better understanding of the complex web of factors that determine the employee experience, argues Jo Sutherland.
RICS Property Measurement, 2nd edition

The guidance provides an understanding of the application of this professional statement and technical definitions. It also incorporates aspects of the IPMS suite of guidance.
Research 31 May 2018
New money in rural areas

New money in rural areas examines the economic, social and environmental impacts on rural localities and communities of new investment, and seeks to answer: how can the benefits of new money flowing into rural areas be maximised a...
Conference papers 29 Apr 2018
Early implementation of BIM in architectural firms

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 ...
Conference papers 29 Apr 2018
The impact of rural land prices on residential property in NSW rural towns

Over the past twenty years there has been a general increase in rural land prices across the majority of New South Wales. In particular, there have been a number of locations with land price increases well above the State average....
News & opinion 19 Oct 2018
Fitter cities

With health and well-being increasingly important considerations in towns and cities, Yvonne Rydin and Helen Pineo discuss how surveyors can contribute to healthier lives.
News & opinion 23 Oct 2018
Fire safety: Why it's key to our global urbanisation response

Working in collaboration with global partners means that the International Fire Safety Standards (IFSS) can bring greater consistency by setting minimum levels of fire safety and professionalism across the world.
News & opinion 1 Nov 2018
Come fly with me

Drones are fast becoming a common part of the surveyor's tool kit. So, what does it take to fly one? We sent novice pilot Evan Owen-Powell MRICS to find out.
News & opinion 31 Oct 2018
Agricultural break point

With UK agriculture facing many disruptions, including Brexit, John Varley considers how emerging trends may shape land-based rural businesses over the next few years.
BIM for Cost Managers: Requirements from the BIM Model

This guidance note should be used as a source of reference for quantity surveyors (QS) or cost managers when BIM has been implemented in the life cycle of a project.
Valuation of Mineral-bearing Land and Waste Management Sites, 2nd edition

This guidance note is a global revision of the first edition guidance note published in 2011. It identifies additional matters that valuers need to take into account when valuing natural resource wasting assets, such as mineral de...
Conference papers 29 Apr 2018
Critical success factors for integrating BIM and sustainability principles

In recent years, there have been significant calls for a more technologically driven construction sector which would not meet the expected standards in quality, time and cost but also integrate sustainable principles in delivering...
Research 26 Jun 2018
Big data: a new revolution in the UK facilities management sector

This report examines the drivers, challenges, opportunities and benefits of using big data analytics (BDA) for FM and how to develop a methodological framework to implement BDA into FM organisations.
News & opinion 30 Oct 2018
The call of the wild

Protecting wildlife for the future will also benefit developers and homeowners, argues Rachel Hackett of The Wildlife Trusts.
News & opinion 6 Nov 2018
What we can learn from giving way to cyclists

The UK should look to the Netherlands if it wants to get cycle-friendly infrastructure right, argues Carlton Reid, editor-at-large of BikeBiz.
Modus 7 Jan 2019
The Future Shocks Issue

Robots in logistics; AI at the supermarket; buildings that make you healthy... Modus takes an in-depth look at some imminent future shocks – and how to make the most of them.
Building Control Journal 24 Oct 2018
Building Control Journal: November–December 2018

RICS had extensive behind-the-scenes involvement in the Hackitt Review of Building Regulations and fire safety, and in this issue Gary Strong outlines how it is helping ensure Dame Judith’s recommendations are implemented.
News & opinion 1 Oct 2018
Greater expectations

Jo Sutherland of Magenta Associates argues that business strategies should no longer be solely concerned with revenue generation and cost-saving initiatives.
News & opinion 19 Oct 2018
Africa: continent of opportunity

Africa’s population is predicted to double by 2050, putting pressure on its already bustling cities. One answer is to build new smart cities from scratch.