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News & opinion 13 Jan 2020
A grid for Guyana

Surveying in Guyana for a road upgrade and a river crossing meant one UK-based team of contractors had to resort to more traditional techniques
News & opinion 6 Jan 2020
The behavioural skills needed to succeed as a project leader

Recent research identifies the key skills required of project leaders and the focus is on behavioural capabilities, rather than technical ones
News & opinion 2 Jan 2020
2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

Amie Silverwood explores the rising costs of renovating office space to stay up to date with the latest innovations and looks at how adopting international standards could help mitigate this
News & opinion 13 Dec 2019
Property Journal: January-February 2020

Space-hungry, land-poor cities around the world are looking for creative approaches to space – so this issue goes in both directions to discuss airspace development and mega-basements, as well as dealing with topics from sustainab...
News & opinion 13 Dec 2019
Land Journal: January–February 2020

This edition looks at land surveying around the world, tackling issues such as land value capture, governance and valuation for smart cities, land readjustment in urban expansion, and management of finite sand resources.
News & opinion 10 Dec 2019
How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Vicky Green describes how on site digital data collection can offer a faster, more consistent and more flexible way of carrying out surveys than the traditional approach
News & opinion 9 Dec 2019
Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

Dispute resolution is an invaluable skill that RICS can develop with their specialist knowledge and experience
News & opinion 9 Dec 2019
How can professionals ensure cladding is actually safe?

Simon Young explores the latest regulations in cladding and shows the gaps in compliance that could have big consequences
News & opinion 2 Dec 2019
Rethinking: The role of the banker

How brokers of the future will have to adapt if technological innovations and greater data accessibility change their profession.
News & opinion 2 Dec 2019
What it takes for a new proptech business to succeed

Jonathan Hannam, Managing Partner of Taronga Ventures, Sydney, tells us how he identifies businesses that can navigate the worlds of big data and new technology.
News & opinion 2 Dec 2019
Use it or Lose it

The real estate industry has so far not proved adept at exploiting the data it generates. The lesson for property companies in tech-savvy Asia is: use it or lose it.
News & opinion 2 Dec 2019
Celebrating RICS Fellows

The newest cohort of RICS Fellows has seen the largest number of women achieving fellowship. During the celebrations, Kath Fontana, RICS Senior Vice President, reflected on her own journey to FRICS and beyond
News & opinion 26 Nov 2019
Troubleshooting your CPD reporting

All RICS professionals are obligated to complete a minimum number of CPD hours per year. We remind our professionals when CPD deadlines are looming, however, they may still receive reminders even after they think they have complet...
News & opinion 24 Nov 2019
Are you getting a fair salary in the market?

The Asia Salary Survey is an annual survey of professionals in Asia Pacific working in the built environment. It captures job-market sentiment, current salary, work benefits, and the likelihood professionals will change jobs over ...
News & opinion 22 Nov 2019
An opportunity to diversify the workforce

The new Government have an ideal opportunity to address skills shortages in the built and natural environments
News & opinion 22 Oct 2019
Opinion: Chris Brooke FRICS

To be fit for the future, we need to draw on the pioneering spirit of the start-up, says the RICS president
News & opinion 15 Oct 2019
Set for life

The second edition of ICMS will have a major impact on life-cycle cost analysis, project reporting and facilities management
News & opinion 11 Oct 2019
The built environment conundrum: reasons to be cheerful

Run for cover, or take the initiative? We asked three experts for their bright sides
News & opinion 10 Oct 2019
The start-up's survival kit

Could any of these tools give your start-up a boost, and allow you to thrive?
News & opinion 3 Oct 2019
Professional standards and regulation in the digital age: what can RICS do?

How can data standards across the built environment sector be improved?

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A grid for Guyana

The behavioural skills needed to succeed as a project leader

2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

Property Journal: January-February 2020

Land Journal: January–February 2020

How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

How can professionals ensure cladding is actually safe?

Rethinking: The role of the banker

What it takes for a new proptech business to succeed

Use it or Lose it

Celebrating RICS Fellows

Troubleshooting your CPD reporting

Are you getting a fair salary in the market?

An opportunity to diversify the workforce

Opinion: Chris Brooke FRICS

Set for life

The built environment conundrum: reasons to be cheerful

The start-up's survival kit

Professional standards and regulation in the digital age: what can RICS do?

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