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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 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.
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 19 Dec 2019
What does a Conservative victory mean for home ownership?

Tamara Hooper examines the potential impact of the new Conservative government on key issues such as housing, planning, fire safety and more
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.
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 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 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
Press release 7 Nov 2019
Brexit uncertainty constrains construction sector optimism

The uncertain outlook for the UK economy has led to reduced optimism, according to the results of the Q3 2019 RICS UK Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey
News & opinion 29 Oct 2019
ICMS 2nd edition: positive feedback and a challenge to the profession

RICS launch the second edition of the International Construction Measurement Standards at the European Council of Construction Economists in Brussels
News & opinion 25 Oct 2019
Helping occupants get on their bike - are facilities adding value?

As well-being climbs up the built environment agenda, cycle parking is becoming an issue that developers and landlords cannot afford to ignore
News & opinion 18 Oct 2019
BCIS analysis of the month: The Hold heritage and archive centre

The BCIS Online featured project for October 2019 is heritage and archive centre The Hold - valued at £14.74 million and located in Ipswich, Suffolk.
News & opinion 11 Oct 2019
Technology is here to stay - but are we ready for it?

Danielle Lester looks at the potential impact of surveying technology, as well as technology's impact on society as a whole
News & opinion 7 Oct 2019
ICMS: Responses to consultations and basis for conclusions

The 2nd edition of ICMS has undergone extensive global consultation
News & opinion 4 Oct 2019
Three strikes and housing is out of focus

RICS analyses the lack of Government conviction surrounding the current housing crisis

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Price Adjustment Formulae Indices - 2020 release dates

Construction demand and the general election

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

What does a Conservative victory mean for home ownership?

Property Journal: January-February 2020

Land Journal: January–February 2020

Way to go: attracting the next generation of construction employees

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

Meet the winner of Women of the Future Award

BCIS Analysis of the Month: Manchester Youth Centre

Brexit uncertainty constrains construction sector optimism

ICMS 2nd edition: positive feedback and a challenge to the profession

Helping occupants get on their bike - are facilities adding value?

BCIS analysis of the month: The Hold heritage and archive centre

Technology is here to stay - but are we ready for it?

ICMS: Responses to consultations and basis for conclusions

Three strikes and housing is out of focus

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