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As a globally recognised professional body, everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments.

Global Quarterly Reporting

Read the latest Q1 2024 Report.

Survey of the Profession is now open

The next edition of our biannual Survey of the Profession has launched and will be open until 12 June.

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RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

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From land mapping to infrastructure development and urban planning, surveying is vital in shaping and sustaining our physical and built environment.

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News & Insights

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO - June 2024

The expertise of all RICS professionals delivers confidence in the public interest, and we were honoured to have the profession’s important contribution reaffirmed by receiving the patronage of His Majesty, King Charles III.

RICS unveils new consumer guide to demystify property auctions for home buyers and sellers

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has today (5 June 2024), launched a new comprehensive and impartial guide to assist consumers in making fully informed choices when buying or selling property at auction.

The Power of AI in Construction Scheduling

In this discussion, Andrew Knight engages in conversation with René Morkos from ALICE Technologies, an AI driven construction optioneering platform.

Net zero city: Ten energy system interventions

How will we transform our urban energy systems to renewable, sustainable energy that is free of greenhouses gases? And can it be achieved within a decade?

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Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

Frequently asked questions relating to Cladding External Wall Systems (EWS) in relation to fire safety.

Housing 2024: Join RICS at this year’s conference

Housing 2024 brings together representatives from all aspects of residential property to work towards creating safe, sustainable and affordable homes for all.

Client perspective: what makes a good project manager?

As an experience client, Ann Allen MBE FRICS, reflects on what qualities and skills make a good project manager

RICS finalises appointments to its Standards and Regulation Board (SRB)

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) announces the appointment of members to its permanent Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).

Flood Risk Impact on UK Commercial Properties: Insights from GeoSmart

In this video discussion, Andrew Knight interviews Paul Ellis from GeoSmart about the impact of flood risk on commercial properties in the UK.

Leasehold Reform: what next for the sector?

Following the announcement of the UK General Election on 4 July 2024 both the government and opposition parties agreed that the House of Lords would consider the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill before the formal dissolution of parliament.

Cultivating positive change in the natural environment

This is the first in a series of policy ‘deep dives’ looking at our response to sectors across the built and natural environment as we prepare for the General Election.

Welsh Degree Apprenticeships – have your say

Unlocking opportunities to join RICS and creating modern routes into the profession is essential to ensuring a diverse and sustainable future talent pipeline.

Profession & Standards

RICS develops and enforces leading international standards, protecting consumers and businesses by ensuring the utmost level of professionalism is employed across the built and natural environment.

The regulatory functions of RICS relating to Standards and Professional Development are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).

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Profession & Standards

Profession & Standards Quick Links

RICS Valuation - Global Standards ('Red Book')

Black Book

Fire Safety

Rules of conduct

RICS Professional Development Packages

Embrace your professional development, navigate your way to professional status or drive your organisation forward with our support packages.

Upcoming Training and Events

Web Class

Global Introduction to Whole Life Carbon Assessment - 3 Part Series

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £181.50

+ VAT

Red Book

RICS Red Book Compliance Workshop

• 4 hours CPD • Online

Free

Web Class

RICS Global Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) -  Three Part Web Class Series

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £181.50

+ VAT

Networking

RICS in Saudi Arabia: Economic Fundamentals of the Kingdom’s market

Wed 05 Jun 2024 • 18:00 - 20:30 AST • 2.0 Hours Formal CPD • PM22+9CQ, Umm Al Hamam Al Gharbi, Riyadh 12326, Saudi Arabia

Free

Web Class

Development Appraisals Method and Process - 3 Part Series

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £181.50

+ VAT

Matrics Event

RICS Matrics Birmingham: Networking - Grand Prix at the F1 Arcade

Thu 06 Jun 2024 • 17:45 - 21:00 BST • F1 Arcade, 2 Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3AX

£15

+ VAT

Webinar

Contract Administration

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £181.50

Conference

RICS Scotland Conference

Tue 11 Jun 2024 • 08:30 - 16:45 BST • 5.5 hours formal CPD • Edinburgh Futures Institute, 1 Lauriston Pl, Edinburgh, EH3 9EF

From £98

+ VAT

Webinar

Global Labour Shortages and Corporate Expansion Plans

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £25

+ VAT

Webinar

France ESG Data List et Critères ICE Webinar

• 1 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Webinar

Americas Tech Update Webinar

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Webinar

Financing net zero neighbourhoods in the UK: An integrated approach

• Online

Free

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