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Spotlight on Jay Weaver: nominated in this year’s Matrics Awards

November sees the RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards 2026 take place in Manchester, and among the hopefuls in attendance will be Jay Weaver, Managing Quantity Surveyor at AtkinsRéalis in Swansea.

Housing weakness weighs on construction as credit outlook deteriorates

Construction workloads weakened in the third quarter of 2026 as housing activity came under renewed pressure and concerns over access to and the cost of finance intensified, according to the latest RICS UK Construction Monitor.

Singapore's surveying profession faces growing talent and skills challenges, RICS research finds

RICS’ Surveying skills report 2026 highlights the importance of attracting and retaining talent, strengthening career development pathways and preparing Singapore's surveying workforce for emerging technologies.

SSEN Transmission’s Network Development: Ewan Rabey MRICS Spotlight

SSEN Transmission is driving innovation and sustainability through investment into advanced systems and infrastructure that support clean energy and energy security needs.

Survey of the Profession now live October-November 2026

The second edition of our biannual global Survey of the Profession for 2026 is open until 27 November and we’d like to hear from you.

RICS brings built environment voices to Enterprise Forum Scottish Business Reception

RICS joined 11 other business partners at the Enterprise Forum Scottish Business Reception at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, bringing together business leaders and policymakers to celebrate the contribution of Scotland’s business community and explore opportunities to support economic growth.

Tighter lending squeezes commercial property investment, RICS survey finds

Higher borrowing costs and tighter lending conditions are weighing on the UK commercial property investment market, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Commercial Property Monitor.

Nature-positive infrastructure: reimagining sustainability in data centre development

As global data consumption continues to surge, driven by cloud computing, digital services and the rapid expansion and use of artificial intelligence (AI), data centres have become one of the fastest-growing asset classes in the world.

UK Budget 2026: Breathing space for housing and high streets despite headwinds

Today’s Budget carries more political significance than most. It is John Healey’s first as Chancellor since succeeding Rachel Reeves in July, and the first fiscal event of Andy Burnham’s premiership, coming shortly after his first 100 days in office.

Fire safety

Read the latest guidance and developments from RICS in the area of fire safety.

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

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

Transfer slabs in buildings: Advice and FAQs

This page contains answers to frequently asked questions and advice for the public and members regarding transfer slabs in tall buildings.

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