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News & opinion 15 Jan 2020
Construction demand and the general election

We explore the pledges in the Conservative election manifesto related to the construction industry and where spending might be allocated within it.
News & opinion 13 Jan 2020
A grid for Guyana

Surveying in Guyana for a road upgrade and a river crossing meant one UK-based team of contractors had to resort to more traditional techniques
Press release 13 Jan 2020
New guidance improves health and safety reporting for commercial properties

This new guidance will replace previous guidance on technical due diligence of commercial and industrial property to improve health and safety reporting
News & opinion 9 Jan 2020
Latest estimate of tender price inflation

Early estimate for BCIS All-in Tender Price Index for 2019 Q4 delivered by the BCIS TPI Panel
News & opinion 20 Dec 2019
Lloyds Banking Group – pooled client accounts

RICS has been collaborating with Lloyds Banking Group regarding pooled client accounts held by RICS regulated firms with anti money laundering standards deemed to be insufficient.
News & opinion 20 Dec 2019
RICS response: Queen’s speech December 2019

RICS responds to the Queen's speech in the key areas of housing, fire safety, climate change and more
News & opinion 18 Dec 2019
Innovation fuel: how data is powering confidence in infrastructure

This round-up of key achievements and achievements from RICS focuses on the potential impact of standards in data and learning on the infrastructure industry
Press release 17 Dec 2019
What does a Conservative victory mean for our high streets?

Having secured a landslide victory in the election, what does a Conservative victory mean for the future of our high streets?
Press release 16 Dec 2019
New industry-wide process agreed for valuation of high-rise buildings

RICS, The Building Societies Association (BSA), and UK Finance have today agreed a new industry-wide valuation process which will help people buy and sell homes and re-mortgage in buildings above 18 metres (six storeys).
Press release 16 Dec 2019
CEIV Quality Monitoring Program Released

The Quality Monitoring (QM) Program for the Certified in Entity and Intangible Valuations (CEIV) credential has been finalised.
Press release 13 Dec 2019
RICS responds to the Conservative victory

RICS responds to the Conservative victory in the 2019 general election
Press release 13 Dec 2019
Collaboration remains key: Telecoms Forum conference review

The 2019 RICS Telecoms Forum conference offered members the chance to get up-to-date with the latest market conditions and policy updates
Press release 13 Dec 2019
Conservative party wins landmark majority

The Conservative party has won an overall majority of 80 seats, its biggest general election victory since 1987
News & opinion 13 Dec 2019
Property Journal: January-February 2020

Space-hungry, land-poor cities around the world are looking for creative approaches to space – so this issue goes in both directions to discuss airspace development and mega-basements, as well as dealing with topics from sustainab...
Press release 12 Dec 2019
Housing market waits for election result

November 2019's RICS UK Residential Market Survey displays a continued stifling of the housing market - owing to ongoing political and economic unrest
News & opinion 10 Dec 2019
How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Vicky Green describes how on site digital data collection can offer a faster, more consistent and more flexible way of carrying out surveys than the traditional approach
News & opinion 9 Dec 2019
Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

Dispute resolution is an invaluable skill that RICS can develop with their specialist knowledge and experience
News & opinion 9 Dec 2019
How can professionals ensure cladding is actually safe?

Simon Young explores the latest regulations in cladding and shows the gaps in compliance that could have big consequences
News & opinion 5 Dec 2019
Are retailers missing out on energy savings by not complying with ESOS?

Recent research has found retailers reluctant to implement the energy savings recommended under ESOS phase one – David Oliver argues that it offers great opportunities to save money across their portfolios
News & opinion 4 Dec 2019
Opinion: Chris Brooke FRICS

To realise the potential of digitalisation we need to standardise while we digitise, says the RICS president

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Construction demand and the general election

A grid for Guyana

New guidance improves health and safety reporting for commercial properties

Latest estimate of tender price inflation

Lloyds Banking Group – pooled client accounts

RICS response: Queen’s speech December 2019

Innovation fuel: how data is powering confidence in infrastructure

What does a Conservative victory mean for our high streets?

New industry-wide process agreed for valuation of high-rise buildings

CEIV Quality Monitoring Program Released

RICS responds to the Conservative victory

Collaboration remains key: Telecoms Forum conference review

Conservative party wins landmark majority

Property Journal: January-February 2020

Housing market waits for election result

How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

How can professionals ensure cladding is actually safe?

Are retailers missing out on energy savings by not complying with ESOS?

Opinion: Chris Brooke FRICS

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