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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
Enhanced labour cost indices now available

BCIS has partnered with Hays Construction & Property to develop a series of construction labour cost indices.
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 6 Jan 2020
How can the surveying industry combat equipment theft?

With the vast majority of surveying equipment thefts going unreported, victims should notify police, manufacturers and security companies so intelligence can be gathered and better preventative measures taken
News & opinion 3 Jan 2020
ICMS 2 will impact life-cycle cost analysis for constructed assets

Anil Sawhney examines the impact that the second edition of the International Construction Measurement Standards (ICMS 2)
News & opinion 2 Jan 2020
2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

Amie Silverwood explores the rising costs of renovating office space to stay up to date with the latest innovations and looks at how adopting international standards could help mitigate this
News & opinion 19 Dec 2019
RICS Housing Forecast 2020: What should Government do next?

Hew Edgar, RICS UK Head of Government Engagement and Cities Strategy, explores what Government needs to do to try and ignite activity into the UK sales market
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 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
News & opinion 13 Dec 2019
Land Journal: January–February 2020

This edition looks at land surveying around the world, tackling issues such as land value capture, governance and valuation for smart cities, land readjustment in urban expansion, and management of finite sand resources.
News & opinion 10 Dec 2019
Way to go: attracting the next generation of construction employees

Scottish-born Mark Fergus FRICS discusses the difficulties of attracting a new generation of employees into the US construction sector
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 3 Dec 2019
How to: look after your data

It’s never going to be top of your list of priorities when running a small business, so how can you ensure you’re protecting your company and your clients’ information? We ask five experts for their views
News & opinion 2 Dec 2019
Meet the winner of Women of the Future Award

Read our interview with Ayesha Ofori, winner of the Women of the Future award in Construction, Real Estate & Infrastructure to find out about her career and inspiration
News & opinion 28 Nov 2019
A career accessible to all

After a life-changing injury cut his rugby career short, Chris Nicholson embarked on a career as a quantity surveyor and getting his degree
Press release 25 Nov 2019
RICS launch new search for property industry's 'Lifetime Achiever'

RICS’ new Social Impact Awards will recognise an inspiring built environment professional as the industry’s Lifetime Achiever
News & opinion 20 Nov 2019
Race against the machine

With the fourth Industrial Revolution well and truly here, how will AI shape the built environment and beyond?
Press release 19 Nov 2019
New RICS guidance aims to create more efficient telecommunications sector

New RICS guidance aims to create more robust and efficient telecommunications sector
News & opinion 15 Nov 2019
BCIS Analysis of the Month: Manchester Youth Centre

The BCIS Online featured project for December 2019 is the soon-to-be-completed £5.34m youth centre in Manchester

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Construction demand and the general election

A grid for Guyana

Enhanced labour cost indices now available

Latest estimate of tender price inflation

How can the surveying industry combat equipment theft?

ICMS 2 will impact life-cycle cost analysis for constructed assets

2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

RICS Housing Forecast 2020: What should Government do next?

Innovation fuel: how data is powering confidence in infrastructure

Collaboration remains key: Telecoms Forum conference review

Land Journal: January–February 2020

Way to go: attracting the next generation of construction employees

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

How to: look after your data

Meet the winner of Women of the Future Award

A career accessible to all

RICS launch new search for property industry's 'Lifetime Achiever'

Race against the machine

New RICS guidance aims to create more efficient telecommunications sector

BCIS Analysis of the Month: Manchester Youth Centre

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