As COVID-19 continues to spread globally, new information is emerging rapidly on its immediate and long-term impact. Read our latest research, insights and views on the subject, including analysis on how the pandemic is affecting global markets, and how it will shape the sectors in which we work.

Research 

We are continuing to produce research on the different sectors within the profession, such as our market surveys, which details the effects of COVID-19 in these areas.

Insights and views

Stay up to date with expert opinions on how COVID-19 might affect the future of the profession with our articles and webinars.

Latest COVID-19 news

RICS response to COVID-19

We are closely monitoring developments and following official advice on the global COVID-19 outbreak.

Online property auctions still have huge benefits post-pandemic

David Sandeman speaks with Andrew Knight as they discuss how property technology can support the auction process.

RICS named by UK Government as Approved Arbitration Body

RICS has been named by government to be an Approved Arbitration Body following the Royal Assent. We expect that RICS DRS will soon receive application

Withdrawal of global COVID-19 valuation practice alert

World Built Environment Forum Dubai 2022: Five key takeaways

At the end of January 2022, senior leaders from over 80 countries across the globe met to discuss The Liveable city: Agile, healthy, resilient. Here we share some of the key takeaways.

Proptech from a global and regional perspective

Ivo Van Breukelen and Stephen MacDonald speak with Andrew Knight on these topics as they discuss the continued rise of Proptech, Contech etc

How Commercial property managers are coaxing tenants back after Covid.

Jo Morris and Rob Maxwell from Locale speak with Andrew Knight on these topics as they discuss how data and technology can impact property management

Smart buildings and the return to the workplace

Advances in technology have dramatically changed the way people live over recent decades.

How will FM Professionals successfully manage office space post-COVID?

We consider the trends that have emerged throughout the COVID-19 pandemic that will shape how FM professionals successfully manage office space

RICS Scotland – COVID-19: Return to Office (RTO) Guidance

Following discussions with the Scottish Government, see below the current state of play on returning to workplaces in Scotland, as well as a summary o

You asked us: What can the construction industry learn from the COVID-19 vaccine development program

How do panellists assess the advantages and limitations of parametric cost modelling? How do you ensure good quality data?

How will remote mediation work in a post-COVID world?

Online mediation may be the way forward to resolve disputes quickly, cost effectively and in a safe manner as the new �post-COVID� world emerge

More information on COVID-19

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COVID-19 insights and views

RICS response to COVID-19

We are closely monitoring developments and following official advice on the global COVID-19 outbreak.

Online property auctions still have huge benefits post-pandemic

David Sandeman speaks with Andrew Knight as they discuss how property technology can support the auction process.

RICS named by UK Government as Approved Arbitration Body

RICS has been named by government to be an Approved Arbitration Body following the Royal Assent. We expect that RICS DRS will soon receive application

Withdrawal of global COVID-19 valuation practice alert

World Built Environment Forum Dubai 2022: Five key takeaways

At the end of January 2022, senior leaders from over 80 countries across the globe met to discuss The Liveable city: Agile, healthy, resilient. Here we share some of the key takeaways.

Proptech from a global and regional perspective

Ivo Van Breukelen and Stephen MacDonald speak with Andrew Knight on these topics as they discuss the continued rise of Proptech, Contech etc

How Commercial property managers are coaxing tenants back after Covid.

Jo Morris and Rob Maxwell from Locale speak with Andrew Knight on these topics as they discuss how data and technology can impact property management

Smart buildings and the return to the workplace

Advances in technology have dramatically changed the way people live over recent decades.

How will FM Professionals successfully manage office space post-COVID?

We consider the trends that have emerged throughout the COVID-19 pandemic that will shape how FM professionals successfully manage office space

RICS Scotland – COVID-19: Return to Office (RTO) Guidance

Following discussions with the Scottish Government, see below the current state of play on returning to workplaces in Scotland, as well as a summary o

You asked us: What can the construction industry learn from the COVID-19 vaccine development program

How do panellists assess the advantages and limitations of parametric cost modelling? How do you ensure good quality data?

How will remote mediation work in a post-COVID world?

Online mediation may be the way forward to resolve disputes quickly, cost effectively and in a safe manner as the new �post-COVID� world emerge

COVID-19 research

RICS response to COVID-19

We are closely monitoring developments and following official advice on the global COVID-19 outbreak.

Online property auctions still have huge benefits post-pandemic

David Sandeman speaks with Andrew Knight as they discuss how property technology can support the auction process.

RICS named by UK Government as Approved Arbitration Body

RICS has been named by government to be an Approved Arbitration Body following the Royal Assent. We expect that RICS DRS will soon receive application

Withdrawal of global COVID-19 valuation practice alert

World Built Environment Forum Dubai 2022: Five key takeaways

At the end of January 2022, senior leaders from over 80 countries across the globe met to discuss The Liveable city: Agile, healthy, resilient. Here we share some of the key takeaways.

Proptech from a global and regional perspective

Ivo Van Breukelen and Stephen MacDonald speak with Andrew Knight on these topics as they discuss the continued rise of Proptech, Contech etc

How Commercial property managers are coaxing tenants back after Covid.

Jo Morris and Rob Maxwell from Locale speak with Andrew Knight on these topics as they discuss how data and technology can impact property management

Smart buildings and the return to the workplace

Advances in technology have dramatically changed the way people live over recent decades.

How will FM Professionals successfully manage office space post-COVID?

We consider the trends that have emerged throughout the COVID-19 pandemic that will shape how FM professionals successfully manage office space

RICS Scotland – COVID-19: Return to Office (RTO) Guidance

Following discussions with the Scottish Government, see below the current state of play on returning to workplaces in Scotland, as well as a summary o

You asked us: What can the construction industry learn from the COVID-19 vaccine development program

How do panellists assess the advantages and limitations of parametric cost modelling? How do you ensure good quality data?

How will remote mediation work in a post-COVID world?

Online mediation may be the way forward to resolve disputes quickly, cost effectively and in a safe manner as the new �post-COVID� world emerge