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Land Journal - October-November 2018

UK agriculture is at a break point, according to this issue’s lead article, while reports from Africa look at the challenges the continent faces in creating sustainable cities, and the impact of the recent drought in Cape Town.

利益冲突 (Simplified Chinese)

Simplified Chinese translation of the RICS global professional statement on conflicts of interest.

Farmland Market Directory of Land Prices: H1 2018

The RICS/RAU Farmland Market Directory of Land Prices was launched by our Rural Professional Group after the Farmland Market ceased publication.

International models for delivery of affordable housing in Asia

The availability of adequate affordable housing is a concern for all Asian countries.

Building Surveys and Technical Due Diligence of Commercial Property, 1st edition (French translation)

This French translation provides guidance for surveyors on conducting commercial and industrial property surveys.

Surveys of Residential Property, 3rd edition (reissue)

Provides a clear, flexible framework for practitioners to develop their own services the public can trust, consistent with the quality standards expected from RICS members.

Positioning quantity surveyors in a collaborative production system

Through a literature review and in-depth interviews, the study examines the position of Quantity Surveyors (QSs) in a collaborative production setting, revealing how they might collaborate with other stakeholders in construction. ...

Property Journal - May-June 2018

With PropTech becoming more than just a buzzword, we look at the challenges of securing smart buildings against cyber threats, the lessons that the technology industry has for facilities management, and the future of residential p...

Early implementation of BIM in architectural firms: a qualitative review of BIM and lean construction

The implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) is accelerating within architectural practices. However, there is evidence to support the premise that lean construction principles are being underutilised. This research ...

The impact of rural land prices on residential property in NSW rural towns

These same locations have also been subject to increased levels of foreign investment and ownership of rural land and greater participation by rural investment and management institutions. This paper compares the changes in rural ...

Public construction procurement: current practice in Turkey

This paper examines the existing legislation and current practice of public procurement in Turkey and construction procurement specifically. The paper presents useful information by giving necessary definitions, explaining princip...

HomeBuyer Report (Survey & Valuation) Practice note (Scotland), 1st edition

HomeBuyer Report (Survey & Valuation), Description and Standard Terms of Engagement

Condition Report: Description and Standard Terms of Engagement

The RICS Condition Report should be used for a conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.

Quantity Surveyor Services, Scotland

A form to be used with the RICS Scotland Standard form of consultant's appointment and RICS Scotland Short form of consultant's appointment.

Perceptions of value premiums and workplace productivity in green office buildings in India

With India experiencing a construction boom, and with an estimated 66% of property stock required by 2030 yet to be built, this timely piece of research investigates the perceived market demand, value premiums and workplace produc...

Building Surveying Journal - July-August 2018

Ensuring fire safety can be problematic when dealing with flat entrance doors.

Building Conservation Journal - March-April 2018

If a subject holds personal significance for us, we may want to supplement our knowledge by researching it further – and “significance” is a concept that is central to conservation practice.

Building Conservation Journal - May-June 2018

Why does so much training relate to new-build when a quarter of UK buildings are of traditional construction?

Building Information Modelling to support healthcare built asset management

This research investigates how Building Information Modelling (BIM) can provide benefit by demonstrating the links between built asset maintenance spend and added value to the organisational performance.