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3 Oct 2013

Sustainability and Commercial Property Valuation, 2nd edition

Encompasses the wide range of physical, social, environmental and economic factors relating to sustainability that can impact on value of which valuers should be aware.

PDF (0.61 MB)

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.

PDF (2.09 MB)

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.

PDF (1.97 MB)

9 Aug 2012

Financial Viability in Planning, 1st edition

This guidance note provides an effective framework for assessing financial viability, regardless of the regulatory regime in place, or the stage of the economic cycle at which the evaluation is being carried out.

PDF (1.42 MB)

25 Jun 2018

Negotiating Options and Leases for Renewable Energy Schemes, 2nd edition

Intended for use within the UK, this guidance is essential reading for all RICS members asked to advise in relation to renewable energy schemes.

PDF (1.30 MB)

1 Jun 2011

Acceleration, 1st edition

This guidance summarises what is meant by ‘acceleration’ in the construction industry; it also looks at how acceleration can be achieved and how it can be valued.

PDF (0.82 MB)

20 Aug 2019

Party Wall Legislation and Procedure, 7th edition

Providing guidance for RICS members who accept instructions for which the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (the Act) may be relevant.

PDF (1.84 MB)

18 Oct 2012

Daylighting and Sunlighting, 1st edition

Focuses on the daylight, sunlight and shading encountered in the design, planning and environmental impact assessment of developments.

PDF (1.29 MB)

6 Jun 2010

Guidelines for the Use of GNSS in Surveying and Mapping, 2nd edition

This guidance note sets out best practice guidelines for surveyors and clients on the use of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in land surveying and mapping.

PDF (0.95 MB)

7 Apr 2010

Contamination Environment Sustainability, 3rd edition

Intended to assist surveyors of all levels of expertise, this note provides guidance on advising clients as to how environmental and sustainability issues impact upon all aspects of land, property and construction.

PDF (1.45 MB)

6 Nov 2014

Measured Surveys of Land Buildings and Utilities, 3rd edition

This guidance note is designed for use by land, engineering and measured building surveyors who are acting in an advisory capacity and by survey knowledgeable clients who specify their own surveys.

PDF (0.94 MB)

24 Apr 2012

Conflict Avoidance and Dispute Resolution in Construction, 1st edition

Summarises what is meant by conflict avoidance and dispute resolution, identifying the key issues that all surveyors should understand in respect of these distinct and substantive areas.

PDF (1.43 MB)

20 May 2013

Construction Security and Performance Documents, 1st edition

Reviews security and performance documents normally associated with a construction project, noting the main types of document, the parties to them, their purpose and general terms.

PDF (1.25 MB)

14 Feb 2018

Digital Systems and Technology in Infrastructure, 1st edition

The delivery of digital systems presents different challenges to commercial managers, given the wide range of technology that is available and the prevailing market conditions in this sector.

PDF (2.35 MB)

23 Nov 2018

Placemaking and Value, 1st edition

By analysing five case studies, this paper aims to understand the relationship between the various design features and delivery mechanisms of a large residential scheme, and the end-sales achieved.

PDF (7.92 MB)

13 Dec 2010

E-tendering, 2nd edition

Concerned with the tender process and procedure rather than procurement, this note provides guidance on perceived barriers to the wide-scale adoption of e-tendering within the construction industry.

PDF (1.31 MB)

1 Feb 2007

Environmental Impact Assessment, 1st edition

This guidance note provides an overview of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and considers the potential role of members in the process.

PDF (0.97 MB)

20 Nov 2017

Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment, 1st edition

This guidance mandates a whole life approach to reducing carbon emissions within the built environment.

PDF (3.10 MB)

4 May 2010

Valuing Change, 1st edition

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

PDF (0.90 MB)