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Conference papers 29 Apr 2018
Early implementation of BIM in architectural firms

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 ...
Conference papers 29 Apr 2018
Strategies to cope with stress among construction professionals

Stress is a major concern in the construction industry (CI), with work overload, time pressure, a number of organisational tasks and physical demands as the common stressors. Although stress in the CI has been studied extensively,...
News & opinion 19 Oct 2018
Fitter cities

With health and well-being increasingly important considerations in towns and cities, Yvonne Rydin and Helen Pineo discuss how surveyors can contribute to healthier lives.
News & opinion 1 Nov 2018
Come fly with me

Drones are fast becoming a common part of the surveyor's tool kit. So, what does it take to fly one? We sent novice pilot Evan Owen-Powell MRICS to find out.
BIM for Cost Managers: Requirements from the BIM Model

This guidance note should be used as a source of reference for quantity surveyors (QS) or cost managers when BIM has been implemented in the life cycle of a project.
Conference papers 29 Apr 2018
Critical success factors for integrating BIM and sustainability principles

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...
International BIM Implementation Guide, 1st edition

This guidance note highlights international high-level principles around how to implement and use BIM in the design, construction and operation of our built environment.
News & opinion 1 Oct 2018
Greater expectations

Jo Sutherland of Magenta Associates argues that business strategies should no longer be solely concerned with revenue generation and cost-saving initiatives.
Building Control Journal 24 Oct 2018
Building Control Journal: November–December 2018

RICS had extensive behind-the-scenes involvement in the Hackitt Review of Building Regulations and fire safety, and in this issue Gary Strong outlines how it is helping ensure Dame Judith’s recommendations are implemented.
Conference papers 29 Apr 2018
Automating progress tracking of scaffolding in construction projects

Scaffolding is one of the most common temporary structures, typically used to support the construction of the permanent structures. Being a temporary structure, current scaffolding management and handling process has been consider...
Research 26 Jun 2018
Building Information Modelling to support healthcare built asset management

Each year, England’s NHS spends billions of pounds to maintain its estates. This research investigates how Building Information Modelling (BIM) can provide benefit by demonstrating the links between built asset maintenance spend a...
Conference papers 29 Apr 2018
Benefits of green building: a literature review

Over the past few years, studies on the benefits of green building have been conducted and published. However, little scholarly attention has been paid to the need to review the existing literature on the benefits of green buildin...
Conference papers 28 Apr 2018
Unmanned construction machinery: the legal implications

The world is currently experiencing a proliferation of automated technologies in all areas of modern life. The general press widely reports on the rising use of ‘drones ‘and the emergence of automated cars on our roads. Similarly,...
Conference papers 29 Apr 2018
BIM-enabled health and safety coordination in the UK construction industry

The coordination of Health and Safety during the design/pre-construction phase is often perceived as significantly important because of the ability to influence a reduction in the possibility of accidents and injuries. In the UK c...
News & opinion 29 Jun 2016
Building inclusivity: laying the foundations for the future

‘Building Inclusivity’ is the first report of its kind to look at all aspects of diversity and inclusion in the land, property and construction sector.
Modus 7 Jan 2019
The Future Shocks Issue

Robots in logistics; AI at the supermarket; buildings that make you healthy... Modus takes an in-depth look at some imminent future shocks – and how to make the most of them.
News & opinion 4 Dec 2018
Anticipating predictive workplaces

There are two reasons why leading companies are moving to predictive workplaces, says Christina Tubb of EMS Software: talent retention and return on investment.
Research 26 Jun 2018
Big data: a new revolution in the UK facilities management sector

This report examines the drivers, challenges, opportunities and benefits of using big data analytics (BDA) for FM and how to develop a methodological framework to implement BDA into FM organisations.
Insights 19 Jun 2018
Cities, health and well-being

The urban environment has long been recognised as a crucial to human health, but the last few years have seen a marked growth in the health and well-being agenda. This insight paper recognises the major contribution property profe...