Sector standards

New RICS Rules of Conduct came into effect on 2 February 2022. Any references in our standards to RICS Rules of Conduct for Members, RICS Rules of Conduct for Firms or Global Ethical and Professional Principles should be read as referring to the new RICS Rules of Conduct.

With up to 70% of the world’s wealth bound up in land and real estate, our sector standards support stable, sustainable growth around the globe.

Building Surveying Standards and Guidance

Construction Standards

Dispute Resolution Standards

Land Standards

Real Estate Standards

Valuation Standards

Standards document types

Read the definitions of a Professional Standard and Practice Information.

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

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Conduct and Competence

Regulation

Shape the world around you

RICS promotes and enforces the highest professional qualifications and standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. The work of RICS professionals is hugely varied – watch our video to see how their work shapes our world.

Frequently Viewed RICS Standards

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

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...