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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
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 20 Jan 2020
Introducing...strategic facilities management

Technology is changing the business of managing built assets. Today’s facilities manager needs to have an understanding of an occupier’s needs through the whole lifecycle of a building, argues Mike Packham
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 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 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
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).
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 12 Dec 2019
Spore law: How to control mould and prevent hazards to health

Dr Jagit Singh explains that although mould is everywhere, its build-up in the indoor environment must be controlled to prevent hazards to health – and to sensitive individuals in particular
News & opinion 11 Dec 2019
Building Control BSc degree highlights fire safety skills

Ashley Wheaton explains how a new building degree is being launched to promote the skills needed to ensure building safety
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
Press release 2 Dec 2019
Fire safety: recommendations for the next government

RICS believes it is imperative that the next parliament introduce clear, coherent policy and legislation surrounding fire safety
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
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

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Scottish social housing tender prices rise 4.2%

Price Adjustment Formulae Indices - 2020 release dates

The economic significance of facilities management

Introducing...strategic facilities management

Construction demand and the general election

A grid for Guyana

Latest estimate of tender price inflation

How can the surveying industry combat equipment theft?

2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

RICS Housing Forecast 2020: What should Government do next?

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

Land Journal: January–February 2020

Spore law: How to control mould and prevent hazards to health

Building Control BSc degree highlights fire safety skills

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

How can professionals ensure cladding is actually safe?

Fire safety: recommendations for the next government

A career accessible to all

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

New RICS guidance aims to create more efficient telecommunications sector

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