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Press release 23 Jan 2020
RICS delivering better fire safety with new UN backed global standard

The International Fire Safety Standards will be open for consultation until 23rd March
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
Press release 16 Dec 2019
CEIV Quality Monitoring Program Released

The Quality Monitoring (QM) Program for the Certified in Entity and Intangible Valuations (CEIV) credential has been finalised.
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 12 Dec 2019
Spore law: How to control mould and prevent hazards to health

Dr Jagit Singh explains that although mould is everywhere, its build-up in the indoor environment must be controlled to prevent hazards to health – and to sensitive individuals in particular
News & opinion 11 Dec 2019
Building Control BSc degree highlights fire safety skills

Ashley Wheaton explains how a new building degree is being launched to promote the skills needed to ensure building safety
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 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 24 Oct 2019
Standardisation in Bahrain

Bahrain Government is the first in MENA to adopt all fundamental standards impacting real estate.
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
Press release 21 Oct 2019
Dame Janet Paraskeva to lead RICS' new Standards & Regulation Board

Dame Janet Paraskeva has been appointed to lead RICS' new Standards & Regulation Board.
News & opinion 16 Oct 2019
RICS wins top training award in KSA

Following the completion of several training contracts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, RICS has been recognised as the “Training Service Provider of the Year” at the Construction Week Leaders KSA Awards.
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 9 Oct 2019
Valuation of development property

The aim of this guidance note is to guide the valuer in the approach to development property valuations.
Press release 4 Oct 2019
RICS collaborates with partners on financial instruments webinar

RICS, along with global partners, explore the complexity of financial instruments in this latest webinar
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
New research on achieved returns from property development

Tony Mulhall discusses evidence of achieved developer profit within the property market

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RICS delivering better fire safety with new UN backed global standard

2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

CEIV Quality Monitoring Program Released

Property Journal: January-February 2020

Land Journal: January–February 2020

Spore law: How to control mould and prevent hazards to health

Building Control BSc degree highlights fire safety skills

How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

How can professionals ensure cladding is actually safe?

An opportunity to diversify the workforce

Standardisation in Bahrain

Opinion: Chris Brooke FRICS

Dame Janet Paraskeva to lead RICS' new Standards & Regulation Board

RICS wins top training award in KSA

The built environment conundrum: reasons to be cheerful

Valuation of development property

RICS collaborates with partners on financial instruments webinar

Property Journal: October-November 2019

New research on achieved returns from property development

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