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Surveying skills report 2026: investigating the skills gap

Based on responses from RICS members around the world, this year's surveying skills report explores the skills shortages affecting the profession.

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Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO – October 2026

The role of the surveyor continues to evolve. Technology and AI, geopolitical and economic uncertainty, and the growing need for climate resilience are changing what clients, communities and governments ask of the profession, and the skills needed to respond.

RICS announces Regional Advisory Board for the Chinese mainland market

Working hand-in-hand with the Executive Office, the Board will provide market insights and intelligence while enhancing local member engagement in the Chinese mainland.

Survey of the Profession goes live October 2026

The second edition of our biannual global Survey of the Profession for 2026 is open until 27 November and we’d like to hear from you.

RICS and CIH Housing Academy collaborate to support skills development in social housing

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Housing Academy are collaborating to support RICS UK members working in social housing meet the requirements of the Competence and Conduct Standard.

Australia: Attraction, retention and upskilling vital for surveying professions

RICS has released the Surveying skills report 2026 in response to global skills shortages and the challenges a rapidly changing world present to the surveying profession in Australia and around the world.

Applying professional judgement in AI-assisted surveying

Our new insight paper provides a practical framework for how a surveyor's professional judgement can be applied to AI-assisted work while maintaining accountability and trust.

RICS Influence & Advocacy Update - September 2026

From housing reform and property agent regulation to retrofit and embodied carbon, September saw significant progress on issues that matter to the profession.

Surveying skills report 2026: investigating the skills gap

Based on responses from RICS members around the world, this year's surveying skills report explores the skills shortages affecting the profession.

Five key insights from Shaping the Future 2026

We brought together 300 members across 15 locations to directly shape plans for the coming year.

Higher interest rate expectations weigh on UK housing market as buyer demand softens

The UK residential property market lost some momentum in September as higher interest rate expectations weighed on buyer confidence, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Residential Market Survey.

RICS responds to EU call for evidence on Housing Supply and Affordability

RICS has submitted its response to the EU Commission's call for evidence on Housing Supply and Affordability (Regulatory Simplification), contributing practical recommendations on how to reduce barriers to housing delivery while maintaining essential consumer, environmental and financial safeguards.

Proposed Valuation Performance Framework (VPF)

RICS, together with the AICPA and ASA, invites stakeholders to comment on the proposed Valuation Performance Framework (VPF) exposure draft.

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Spotlight on Walsall

Recently our Black Country Local Member Group hosted an insight event on Walsall Council's £1.5Bn regeneration and investment programme.

Bridging Global and Local: The Growing Influence of RICS Qualifications in Japan’s Real Estate

This article explores the impact and relevance of RICS qualifications in the Japanese real estate market, comparing it with local credentials and highlighting its role in addressing emerging market trends.

China Commercial Enterprise Space Low Carbon Property Survey Questionnaire

As the global professional body in the built environment, RICS plays a pivotal role in collaborating with diverse industry stakeholders and universities in each local market.

Client perspective: what makes a good project manager?

As an experience client, Ann Allen MBE FRICS, reflects on what qualities and skills make a good project manager

How closing the infrastructure gap for Indigenous Communities is key to achieving Canada's ESG goals

BTY Group is a leading quantity surveying, project management and construction advisory consultancy established in 1978. The firm is a longstanding member of RICS with a diverse staff of more than 160 professionals, including chartered surveyors, project managers and engineers.

RICS Property Investment Forum 2024

The RICS Property Investment Forum was set up in response to the global financial crisis (GFC) and convenes up to four times a year.

The future of real estate valuations: The impact of ESG

How can we truly embed ESG requirements into real estate valuations? Written by experts from the RICS Europe Leaders’ Forum, this paper and its accompanying data list examine the current legislative situation and market drivers around ESG and valuation in Europe.

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RICS reaction to the Scottish Budget 2024-2025

On Tuesday, the Scottish Government published its draft budget for 2024-2025.

RICS responds to Michael Gove’s speech on the National Planning Policy Framework

In a speech in Central London yesterday, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced plans to ‘supercharge’ development across the UK as part of the recently unveiled National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

Supporting Defra through carbon measurement

DEFRA launched its Timber in Construction roadmap, with RICS as a member of the working group.

Laing O’Rourke demonstrate how informed decisions on building materials can halve carbon emissions

In Australia, Laing O’Rourke focuses on delivering transport infrastructure projects (predominantly rail and road); defence infrastructure; buildings at the transport interface; and exploring opportunities in renewable energy and sectors.

CTPark Amsterdam City utilise renewable energy to reduce total costs

CTP Group’s objective in acquiring this speculative development was to meet the rising demand for premium, last-mile low-or zero-emissions logistics facilities.