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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
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
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 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
News & opinion 3 Dec 2019
Nirvana in Leicester

Learie Gonsalves says that the profession can support diverse communities – but more must still be done to reflect our multiracial society
News & opinion 2 Dec 2019
Celebrating RICS Fellows

The newest cohort of RICS Fellows has seen the largest number of women achieving fellowship. During the celebrations, Kath Fontana, RICS Senior Vice President, reflected on her own journey to FRICS and beyond
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
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 28 Oct 2019
BCIS forecasts for the FM sector

The BCIS five-year forecasts for the facilities management sector, including maintenance costs, cleaning costs and energy prices
News & opinion 28 Oct 2019
Expert view: Innovation in commercial property

The office 2.0: raise your game in the workplace sector, or become irrelevant.

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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?

Land Journal: January–February 2020

How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

How can professionals ensure cladding is actually safe?

Nirvana in Leicester

Celebrating RICS Fellows

Meet the winner of Women of the Future Award

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

BCIS forecasts for the FM sector

Expert view: Innovation in commercial property

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