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News & opinion 8 Jan 2020
What can be done to prevent failures in the mining industry?

Following a series of disasters in Brazil's mining industry, what steps can be taken to prevent future failures?
News & opinion 7 Jan 2020
Addressing the unaddressed: innovation in India

Where the streets have no name, residents don’t exist – so an innovative approach by one charity has given residents in Kolkata a new lease of life
News & opinion 20 Dec 2019
Using plant-based polymers as building materials?

A 66m bicycle bridge made from plant-based polymers is being built in the Netherlands. Could this be the start of sustainable materials on a large scale?
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 20 Nov 2019
Expert view: How can we transition to renewable energy?

What will it take for businesses, governments and industries to transition to renewable energy?
News & opinion 14 Nov 2019
Removing barriers to employment

Real estate company Savills are reaping the benefits of Disability Confident, a government initiative designed to remove barriers to employment
News & opinion 10 Oct 2019
World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day presents an ideal opportunity for our organisation to demonstrate its support for better mental health
News & opinion 3 Oct 2019
Property Journal: October-November 2019

Efficiency in residential energy use and public estate management are among the topics covered in this issue.
News & opinion 1 Oct 2019
Black History Month: Bola Abisogun OBE FRICS is inspiring change

Bola Abisogun OBE FRICS is on a mission to improve career opportunities for BAME individuals within the construction industry
News & opinion 27 Sep 2019
Is there a place for heritage in smart cities?

As cities grow and face new challenges of utilising inner-city space, does built heritage still have a place?
News & opinion 26 Sep 2019
Diverse construction

As part of Black History Month, Bola Abisogun OBE reflects on the need for continual change in the construction industry in recognising and rewarding BAME professionals
News & opinion 9 Sep 2019
Opinion: Money laundering in the property world

We must all work together to raise awareness of money laundering in property, says Duncan Hames
News & opinion 16 Aug 2019
Deconstructed: urban farming

Could urban farming be a viable way to improve resilience and lower emissions in our cities, or are the challenges of growing enough crops to support local populations too great?
News & opinion 24 Jul 2019
RICS contribution to Pride month

RICS rounded off their Pride month celebrations by marching in the London Pride parade on Saturday 6 July.
News & opinion 22 Jul 2019
Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality

Most of the challenges facing political decision-makers and the private sector today are inextricably connected to land issues.
News & opinion 11 Jul 2019
Encouraging diversity in RICS Fellows

2019 has seen the largest increase in women becoming Fellows of RICS, but only 4% of female chartered surveyors in the UK are RICS Fellows.
News & opinion 4 Jul 2019
RICS plays leading role on sustainable finance for EU buildings sector

Population growth, urbanisation and recent weather developments show the built environment is facing great challenges, and professionals have a great responsibility in ensuring our future is sustainable. By doing so, we will also ...
News & opinion 26 Jun 2019
LGBT+ professionals tell us their story

Four inspirational LGBT+ surveyors tell us their stories, their struggles, their achievement, and how the profession has changed throughout their careers.
News & opinion 29 May 2019
What we can learn from Singapore’s water management?

The city state has become one of the world’s most adept at squeezing every last drop out of its most precious commodity.

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What can be done to prevent failures in the mining industry?

Addressing the unaddressed: innovation in India

Using plant-based polymers as building materials?

Property Journal: January-February 2020

Land Journal: January–February 2020

Expert view: How can we transition to renewable energy?

Removing barriers to employment

World Mental Health Day

Property Journal: October-November 2019

Black History Month: Bola Abisogun OBE FRICS is inspiring change

Is there a place for heritage in smart cities?

Diverse construction

Opinion: Money laundering in the property world

Deconstructed: urban farming

RICS contribution to Pride month

Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality

Encouraging diversity in RICS Fellows

RICS plays leading role on sustainable finance for EU buildings sector

LGBT+ professionals tell us their story

What we can learn from Singapore’s water management?

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