RICS NI Offices Custom House Belfast BT1 3ET
Free
Join us for this special Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Northern Ireland ‘Stay Informed CPD’ event — an opportunity for members to connect with the RICS Northern Ireland Regional Board including our RICS NI Chair Brian Reid FRICS and Vice Chair Andrew Cunnigham MRICS and meet the newly appointed Regional Market Director for the North, Roger Esson MRICS.
Roger will share his perspective on the emerging opportunities for the profession and outline his vision for the future of the built and natural environment sector. Drawing on more than 30 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working predominantly in the energy and engineering construction industries, he brings a practical and informed view of the challenges and opportunities facing the profession today. His presentation will explore where our energy currently comes from, how the energy landscape is evolving, and the critical role surveyors will play in decarbonising both commercial and domestic property.
Members will also hear from Nigel Sellars FRICS from the RICS Professional Practice team, who will provide an overview of current Professional Practice activity. This will include insights into the standards pipeline, covering topics ranging from flooding and resilience to the growing role of artificial intelligence, as well as the latest work underway to update the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
The session will also keep members up to date with key developments within RICS, including changes to the CPD Framework, the introduction of the new RICS Member App, and new pilot routes into membership. These include programmes focused on Residential Retrofit (AssocRICS), Sustainability Advisory (MRICS), and Data Analytics and Intelligence (MRICS).
Hear directly from RICS leadership about the future direction of the profession and the opportunities ahead.
Gain insight into the evolving energy landscape and what decarbonisation means for the built environment sector.
Stay informed on upcoming RICS standards and guidance, including emerging topics such as AI and climate resilience.
Understand the latest updates to the APC, CPD Framework and new membership pathways.
Discover how you can influence industry best practice and contribute to shaping the future of the profession.
Connect with the RICS NI Regional Board and fellow professionals in an informal and engaging setting.
This event offers a valuable opportunity to stay ahead of industry change, strengthen your professional knowledge, and engage directly with the people helping shape the future of the surveying profession.
Understand the evolving energy landscape and recognise the challenges and opportunities associated with decarbonising both commercial and residential property.
Identify emerging trends and opportunities within the built environment sector and understand the potential implications for surveying professionals.
Gain awareness of current and upcoming Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Professional Practice activity, including developments within the standards pipeline and the ongoing review of the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
Understand recent updates to the RICS CPD Framework and new member services, including the introduction of the RICS Member App.
Explore new and emerging routes into professional membership, including pilot programmes in Residential Retrofit, Sustainability Advisory, and Data Analytics and Intelligence.
Recognise opportunities to engage with and influence professional standards and best practice within the surveying profession.
Speakers
Regional Market Director - North, RICS
Senior Specialist for Valuation and Investment Advisory, RICS
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