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RICS launches consultation on updated Home Survey standard

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) announces the launch of a public consultation on proposed updates to the RICS Home survey standard, the definitive framework for residential property surveys across the UK.

Housing sales market remains challenging as previous recovery signs falter

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Residential Survey for July 2025 saw the housing market retreat slightly as previous signs of recovery became uncertain.

RICS collaborates with CISL to advance sustainable built and natural environment

RICS announces a new project with CISL which will align CISL’s sustainability leadership expertise with RICS’ mission to achieve a built and natural environment that is sustainable, resilient and inclusive for all.

Australia: Construction market continues on its steady 2025 path

RICS has released its latest Global Construction Monitor, highlighting a strong and resilient outlook for the Australian construction industry in 2025.

Building Safety Act Frequently Asked Questions

On 5th July 2021, the Building Safety Bill was introduced to Parliament. Here we answer Frequently Asked Questions.

What Is expert determination and why is it important in construction?

Expert determination is a form of alternative dispute resolution used to resolve disputes without going through litigation or arbitration. Whilst it's used across sectors, it has become particularly relevant in the construction industry, where disputes often hinge on detailed technical issue.

RICS welcomes Kenneth Wood FRICS as new Chair of the UK&I WRB and GMC member

We are delighted to welcome Kenneth Wood FRICS as the new Chair of the UK and Ireland World Regional Board (UKI WRB) and a member of the Global Members Committee (GMC).

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

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

Building trust in disputes across the Middle East: why expertise matters

Capital projects in the Middle East routinely exceed planned schedules by over 80%, with claims as high as one‑third of total expenditure. At the heart of these disputes lie a small set of predictable and sometimes avoidable causes.

Materials reuse must become business as usual to realise circular economy

A recent webinar saw an expert panel discuss the strategies needed to advance the circular economy in construction, and examples of outstanding deconstruction and reuse projects.

UK construction outlook stable with infrastructure leading growth amidst ongoing challenges

The RICS Q2 2025 UK Construction Monitor offers a mixed but cautiously optimistic snapshot of the nation’s construction sector. While overall workloads remain broadly flat, twelve-month expectations point to modest growth ahead, particularly in infrastructure.

Australian Commercial Property Indexes move into positive territory for the first time since 2022

RICS has published its latest Global Commercial Property Monitor, showing a significant improvement in sentiment across Australia’s commercial property market in the second quarter of 2025 as all three key commercial property indexes move into positive territory since 2022.

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