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News & opinion 22 Jan 2020
Scottish social housing tender prices rise 4.2%

Tender prices for social housing in Scotland have been steadily rising — find out more from BCIS
Press release 21 Jan 2020
UK Board strengthened with new appointments

The New Year sees a strengthening of the RICS UK Board with the appointment of Anthea Harries and Anthony Walker
News & opinion 21 Jan 2020
Price Adjustment Formulae Indices - 2020 release dates

Find out when the Price Adjustment Formulae Indices will be published in 2020
News & opinion 20 Jan 2020
The economic significance of facilities management

We explore the impact of maintenance work on UK GDP
News & opinion 17 Jan 2020
Opinion: President's Column

The RICS president speaks of the need to create sustainable and dynamic cities and communities
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
News & opinion 10 Jan 2020
Making a green resolution in 2020

With a new report showing that two-thirds of real estate and construction workers don't feel that environmental sustainability is at the centre of their employer's decision-making, this green resolution from RICS can help in 2020
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 8 Jan 2020
What can be done to prevent failures in the mining industry?

Following a series of disasters in Brazil's mining industry, what steps can be taken to prevent future failures?
News & opinion 7 Jan 2020
Addressing the unaddressed: innovation in India

Where the streets have no name, residents don’t exist – so an innovative approach by one charity has given residents in Kolkata a new lease of life
Press release 23 Dec 2019
2020 must be the year property firms commit to tackling climate change

Research shows that many workers in real estate and construction feel that their employers might not be doing enough to reduce their environmental impact – RICS aims to encourage firms to be greener in their operations
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
Using plant-based polymers as building materials?

A 66m bicycle bridge made from plant-based polymers is being built in the Netherlands. Could this be the start of sustainable materials on a large scale?
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 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

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Scottish social housing tender prices rise 4.2%

UK Board strengthened with new appointments

Price Adjustment Formulae Indices - 2020 release dates

The economic significance of facilities management

Opinion: President's Column

Construction demand and the general election

A grid for Guyana

Making a green resolution in 2020

Latest estimate of tender price inflation

What can be done to prevent failures in the mining industry?

Addressing the unaddressed: innovation in India

2020 must be the year property firms commit to tackling climate change

Lloyds Banking Group – pooled client accounts

Using plant-based polymers as building materials?

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

RICS responds to the Conservative victory

Collaboration remains key: Telecoms Forum conference review

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