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Rules of Conduct

Ensure the highest standards with our rules of conduct for all professionals.

RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book)

The new edition of RICS Valuation - Global Standards (Red Book) will become effective on 31 January 2025.

Code of Measuring Practice, 6th edition

The bases of value contained with the Code of measuring practice, 6th edition applies to all building classes except offices and residential buildings

Red Book UK National Supplement

Explore the UK National Standards supplement of the Global Red Book for valuations carried out in the UK.

Surveying Safely

Based on the law in England, Wales and Scotland, this note gives guidance to health and safety responsibilities at both a corporate level...

Conflicts of interest

Identify and manage conflicts of interest through our global guidance.

Service charges in commercial property, 1st edition

This professional statement sets a marker for the standards of management required in commercial property.

RICS NRM: New Rules of Measurement

NRM provides a standard set of measurement rules and essential guidance for the cost management of construction projects and maintenance works.

Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment

This guidance mandates a whole life approach to reducing carbon emissions within the built environment. It sets out specific mandatory principles...

RICS Home Surveys

Our series of residential property reports that offer impartial assessments of properties. They also help you adhere to industry best practice standar

RICS property measurement, 2nd edition

The guidance provides an understanding of the application of this professional statement and technical definitions. It also incorporates aspects of...

RICS QS & Construction Practice Information (Black Book)

The 'Black Book' is a collection of guidance notes that define good technical practice for quantity surveying and construction professionals.

The regulatory functions of RICS relating to Standards and Professional Development are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).

Knowledge and Information Services

Providing support to members in their work. Our goal is to combine the best of traditional library services and space with a resource and enquiry service open to all members, regardless of where they work.