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News & opinion 6 Jan 2020
The behavioural skills needed to succeed as a project leader

Recent research identifies the key skills required of project leaders and the focus is on behavioural capabilities, rather than technical ones
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
News & opinion 17 Dec 2019
Your career starts when you get chartered, assessor was told

Assessor Daniel Josiah shares his story about his career journey through the surveying industry with RICS
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.
Press release 12 Dec 2019
New RICS report encourages employers to operate smarter, green businesses

RICS' 'Responsible Business in Real Estate' report gives real estate businesses recommendations and insight into operating in a more collaborative, responsible and diverse way, leading to improving their culture and reducing their...
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 4 Dec 2019
In the construction industry, it’s about the people

Georgia Bergers MRICS shows why Diversity & Inclusion measures, as well as improving safety procedures, are at the heart of developing a thriving construction industry
News & opinion 29 Nov 2019
Market observers monitor retail and working trends

The rise in e-commerce and co-working continue to have a marked impact on the real estate and investment sectors
News & opinion 10 Oct 2019
The start-up's survival kit

Could any of these tools give your start-up a boost, and allow you to thrive?
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 30 Sep 2019
ICMS 2nd edition: an international cost model for life cycle costs

ICMS 2 presents a globally standardised way of cost reporting for portfolios, programs and projects around the world.
News & opinion 27 Sep 2019
Is there a place for heritage in smart cities?

As cities grow and face new challenges of utilising inner-city space, does built heritage still have a place?
News & opinion 9 Sep 2019
Opinion: Money laundering in the property world

We must all work together to raise awareness of money laundering in property, says Duncan Hames
News & opinion 6 Sep 2019
Building capacity in construction by engaging a diverse workforce

New York State and New York City lead the US in awarding $2.5 billion in state contracts to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises.
News & opinion 4 Sep 2019
A game of two halves

Tottenham Hotspur’s innovative new stadium presented distinctive challenges for both building control and health and safety.
News & opinion 16 Aug 2019
Is the surveying industry ready to collaborate on big data?

BIM, Internet of Things, 3D scanning… we’ve never had so much data on our hands. Our panel of proptech experts find out how built environment professionals can make the most of this golden opportunity.
Press release 10 Jul 2019
RICS accredits Columbia University's M.S. in Construction Administration

Graduates of the accredited program are eligible for a fast-track to RICS qualification.
News & opinion 25 Jun 2019
Improving the quality of historical data is key to better cost estimates

The amount of data being generated is growing at an astounding rate but if we’re not verifying the accuracy and compatibility of the data, can we rely on it?
News & opinion 8 May 2019
Contech solutions require collaborative approach

Leaders of the built environment met in Vancouver to discuss challenges and opportunities as we shape the cities of the future.

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The behavioural skills needed to succeed as a project leader

2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

Your career starts when you get chartered, assessor was told

CEIV Quality Monitoring Program Released

New RICS report encourages employers to operate smarter, green businesses

How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

In the construction industry, it’s about the people

Market observers monitor retail and working trends

The start-up's survival kit

Property Journal: October-November 2019

ICMS 2nd edition: an international cost model for life cycle costs

Is there a place for heritage in smart cities?

Opinion: Money laundering in the property world

Building capacity in construction by engaging a diverse workforce

A game of two halves

Is the surveying industry ready to collaborate on big data?

RICS accredits Columbia University's M.S. in Construction Administration

Improving the quality of historical data is key to better cost estimates

Contech solutions require collaborative approach

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