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News & opinion 17 Jan 2020
Opinion: President's Column

The RICS president speaks of the need to create sustainable and dynamic cities and communities
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 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 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
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 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 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
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
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...
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.
Press release 12 Dec 2019
New RICS report encourages employers to operate smarter, green businesses

RICS' 'Responsible Business in Real Estate' report gives real estate businesses recommendations and insight into operating in a more collaborative, responsible and diverse way, leading to improving their culture and reducing their...
Press release 11 Dec 2019
RICS partners with Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings

RICS join the Green Finance Institute's Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings - encouraging more investment in energy efficient real estate and infrastructure
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 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
Press release 4 Dec 2019
The RICS Awards have changed - enter your project now!

The new Social Impact Awards are the only nationally recognised awards programme that show the impact our built environment has on people's lives
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
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

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Opinion: President's Column

New guidance improves health and safety reporting for commercial properties

Making a green resolution in 2020

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

Using plant-based polymers as building materials?

Innovation fuel: how data is powering confidence in infrastructure

CEIV Quality Monitoring Program Released

Collaboration remains key: Telecoms Forum conference review

Property Journal: January-February 2020

Land Journal: January–February 2020

New RICS report encourages employers to operate smarter, green businesses

RICS partners with Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings

How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

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

The RICS Awards have changed - enter your project now!

Opinion: Chris Brooke FRICS

How to: look after your data

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