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Construction Journal - September–October 2019

We look at why contracts are crucial to any project’s success, the range of contracts available – and how they affect the procurement processes.

Construction Journal - February-March 2019

Sustainability, environment, social value – this issue explores these terms and more as we take a look at the bigger picture for construction and the impact of our work.

Property Journal - May-June 2019

How can the circular economy help address housing shortages and sustainability? This issue reflects on the question, and also casts its eye over telecommunications and tenancy.

UK Construction and Infrastructure Survey: Q2 2019

The RICS Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey measures sentiment among members working in the sector.

Property Journal - May-June 2017

The way most people search for a new home has changed radically since the rise of the internet, but most people in the UK still buy and sell through a high-street estate agent – how long will this remain the case? Can the low-fee ...

Developing an Effective Procurement Strategy, Bristol

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Critical success factors for amplifying the integration of BIM and sustainability principles in construction projects: a Delphi study

In recent years, there have been significant calls for a more technologically driven construction sector which would not meet the expected standards in quality, time and cost but also integrate sustainable principles in delivering...

Delays in the tendering process of public works procurement in Ghana

Undue delay has caused poor performance in competitive tendering in Ghanaian public entities. In spite of this challenge, process timeliness has not received the needed attention in public works procurement in Ghana. Literature on...

Housing Market forecast: 2013

In-depth insights on specific markets, sectors and developments.

China: Construction Market Survey: Q2 2014

The RICS Construction Market Survey measures sentiment among members working in the sector.

China: Construction Market Survey: Q3 2014

The RICS Construction Market Survey measures sentiment among members working in the sector.

China: Construction Market Survey: Q4 2012

The RICS Construction Market Survey measures sentiment among members working in the sector.

Housing Market forecast: 2019

In-depth insights on specific markets, sectors and developments.

Euro Area - Economy and Property Market update

In-depth insights on specific markets, sectors and developments.

Cyprus Property Price Index: Q1 2016

Cyprus Property Price Index: Q2 2016

A quarterly price and rental index that tracks property and rental prices across all districts and main property types in Cyprus.

International BIM Implementation Guide, 1st edition (Chinese translation)

Download the Chinese translation of the International Building Information Modelling (BIM) Implementation Guide, 1st edition guidance note.

Main contractor management under changing procurement regimes in the Second World War

The market demands from the UK Government on the construction sector increased during rearmament and the early years of the Second World War. The main contractors diversified into this market, then diversified their workload in th...

Monitoring, managing and mitigating property ‘market’ risk

This paper examines portfolio risk management techniques and tools, commonly used in equity and bond portfolios to: measure, manage and mitigate property market risk / “beta”. The techniques used to measure and manage property mar...

Urban construction management the role of ICT and emerging technologies in external stakeholder management

Construction projects are renowned for their complex and fragmented nature, making their environments hazardous and risky. The risk aspect increases in an urban area, which can adversely affect the external stakeholders affiliated...