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News & opinion 7 Oct 2019
ICMS: Responses to consultations and basis for conclusions

The 2nd edition of ICMS has undergone extensive global consultation
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 2 Oct 2019
Governing Council view: David Sandbrook

David Sandbrook talks of the need for RICS to have strong leadership to develop the future strategy of the profession
News & opinion 30 Sep 2019
ICMS 2nd edition: an international cost model for life cycle costs

ICMS 2 presents a globally standardised way of cost reporting for portfolios, programs and projects around the world.
News & opinion 29 Sep 2019
My Way: Thomas Aindow MRICS

Thomas Aindow MRICS' professional experience so far reads more like a passport than a curriculum vitae: Leeds, New York, London, Tokyo. It all started with a love for LEGO and, if he has anything to do with it, may culminate in th...
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 9 Sep 2019
Proptech - the shock of the new

Everyone's talking about real estate's tech revolution. But are the professionals involved ready to benefit from it?
News & opinion 4 Sep 2019
A game of two halves

Tottenham Hotspur’s innovative new stadium presented distinctive challenges for both building control and health and safety.
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 15 Aug 2019
Adapting to thrive: innovative solutions to flood defence

How adapting flood defence funding has saved businesses hundreds of millions of pounds in Sheffield and attracted new investment to the area.
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 15 Jul 2019
Mitigating the risks of climate change

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. Not only is our profession increasingly being called upon to use its influence to meet UN targets and keep global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius, it’s also an area whe...
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 30 May 2019
The case for a global fire safety standard

Debate has been sparked as to why differences between the cladding materials used by states exist at all.
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.
News & opinion 29 May 2019
What if we readjusted the green belt?

Years of political pusillanimity have left us with a policy no longer fit for purpose, argues John Lockhart FRICS.
News & opinion 15 May 2019
Innovative new flood defence projects

Tackling the 'new normal' of flooding has never been more pressing. Robyn Wilson profiles three innovative ways of managing the risks of flooding.

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ICMS: Responses to consultations and basis for conclusions

Property Journal: October-November 2019

Governing Council view: David Sandbrook

ICMS 2nd edition: an international cost model for life cycle costs

My Way: Thomas Aindow MRICS

Is there a place for heritage in smart cities?

Proptech - the shock of the new

A game of two halves

Deconstructed: urban farming

Adapting to thrive: innovative solutions to flood defence

RICS contribution to Pride month

Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality

Mitigating the risks of climate change

Encouraging diversity in RICS Fellows

RICS plays leading role on sustainable finance for EU buildings sector

LGBT+ professionals tell us their story

The case for a global fire safety standard

What we can learn from Singapore’s water management?

What if we readjusted the green belt?

Innovative new flood defence projects

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