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News & opinion 13 Jan 2020
A grid for Guyana

Surveying in Guyana for a road upgrade and a river crossing meant one UK-based team of contractors had to resort to more traditional techniques
News & opinion 7 Jan 2020
Extreme weather requires collaboration, says Board Member

Find out what Eric Allen, Commissioner of Land Valuations and Senior Executive Director at the National Land Agency in Jamaica, thinks is needed in order to help maintain confidence in land practices in the Caribbean.
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
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 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 2 Dec 2019
Celebrating RICS Fellows

The newest cohort of RICS Fellows has seen the largest number of women achieving fellowship. During the celebrations, Kath Fontana, RICS Senior Vice President, reflected on her own journey to FRICS and beyond
News & opinion 28 Nov 2019
Assessing the damage in the Bahamas

Quantity surveyors, including Ron Taylor MRICS, continue to inspect the damage caused by Hurricane Dorian
News & opinion 22 Nov 2019
Peer-based assessments set RICS apart

Anne Pugh believes that it is essential for professionals within quantity surveying to give back to the profession
News & opinion 19 Nov 2019
Values-based lens brings efficiencies to mega projects

How can small changes across the construction sector can lead to significant productivity gains?
Press release 19 Nov 2019
New RICS guidance aims to create more efficient telecommunications sector

New RICS guidance aims to create more robust and efficient telecommunications sector
News & opinion 6 Nov 2019
Technology forges a safer future for construction workers

The growing influence of technology in the construction industry promises clarity for project teams
News & opinion 15 Oct 2019
Set for life

The second edition of ICMS will have a major impact on life-cycle cost analysis, project reporting and facilities management
News & opinion 3 Oct 2019
Professional standards and regulation in the digital age: what can RICS do?

How can data standards across the built environment sector be improved?
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.
Press release 1 Oct 2019
ICMS 2nd edition brings greater transparency to construction costs

ICMS 2nd edition will help bring greater confidence to an industry critical to creating communities, according to Ken Creighton.

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A grid for Guyana

Extreme weather requires collaboration, says Board Member

2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

Your career starts when you get chartered, assessor was told

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?

In the construction industry, it’s about the people

Celebrating RICS Fellows

Assessing the damage in the Bahamas

Peer-based assessments set RICS apart

Values-based lens brings efficiencies to mega projects

New RICS guidance aims to create more efficient telecommunications sector

Technology forges a safer future for construction workers

Set for life

Professional standards and regulation in the digital age: what can RICS do?

Property Journal: October-November 2019

ICMS 2nd edition brings greater transparency to construction costs

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