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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 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 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 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.
News & opinion 25 Oct 2019
RICS raises concerns around a new deal for renting

A further RICS response surrounding the removal of section 21, and changes to schedule 2 which sets out the s8 court process eviction grounds
News & opinion 14 Oct 2019
New BCIS quarterly review of building prices

This quarterly review of building prices provides detailed average building prices, characterised by building function and location
News & opinion 11 Oct 2019
Using mediation to avoid disputes in FM

The real estate and built environment sector are the main driver behind the growth of the Facilities Management (FM) industry.
News & opinion 3 Oct 2019
Property Journal: October-November 2019

Efficiency in residential energy use and public estate management are among the topics covered in this issue.
News & opinion 1 Oct 2019
Are the Conservative party planting seeds to tackle climate change?

A raft of announcements aiming to secure a sustainable built and natural environment have been announced at the Conservative party conference.
News & opinion 30 Sep 2019
ICMS 2nd edition: an international cost model for life cycle costs

ICMS 2 presents a globally standardised way of cost reporting for portfolios, programs and projects around the world.
News & opinion 27 Sep 2019
Is there a place for heritage in smart cities?

As cities grow and face new challenges of utilising inner-city space, does built heritage still have a place?
News & opinion 17 Sep 2019
Parliamentary questions

We spoke to those at the heart of the project to renovate and restore the Houses of Parliament.
News & opinion 2 Sep 2019
BCIS Schedule of rates and price books updated for 2020

Costs have generally risen between 1.8% to 3.8% over the last 12 months. However, the picture is not the same across all trades.
News & opinion 16 Aug 2019
Deconstructed: urban farming

Could urban farming be a viable way to improve resilience and lower emissions in our cities, or are the challenges of growing enough crops to support local populations too great?
News & opinion 15 Aug 2019
Forthcoming TDD Guidance Note addresses important lessons

The death of a young lady called Tahnie Martin has recently been covered again in UK media when the firm responsible for managing the property was fined £1.3m in court last month.
News & opinion 22 Jul 2019
BCIS forecasts for the FM sector: July 2019

Maintenance costs, as measured by the All-in Maintenance Cost Index, rose by 4.2% in the year to 1st quarter 2019.
News & opinion 3 Jul 2019
Carbon – is the answer growing in the trees?

Trees and woodlands are now seen as a critical part of the carbon solution, whilst at the same time increasing biodiversity and enhancing important landscapes.
News & opinion 30 May 2019
The case for a global fire safety standard

Debate has been sparked as to why differences between the cladding materials used by states exist at all.
News & opinion 29 May 2019
What we can learn from Singapore’s water management?

The city state has become one of the world’s most adept at squeezing every last drop out of its most precious commodity.

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Construction demand and the general election

Land Journal: January–February 2020

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

BCIS forecasts for the FM sector

Expert view: Innovation in commercial property

RICS raises concerns around a new deal for renting

New BCIS quarterly review of building prices

Using mediation to avoid disputes in FM

Property Journal: October-November 2019

Are the Conservative party planting seeds to tackle climate change?

ICMS 2nd edition: an international cost model for life cycle costs

Is there a place for heritage in smart cities?

Parliamentary questions

BCIS Schedule of rates and price books updated for 2020

Deconstructed: urban farming

Forthcoming TDD Guidance Note addresses important lessons

BCIS forecasts for the FM sector: July 2019

Carbon – is the answer growing in the trees?

The case for a global fire safety standard

What we can learn from Singapore’s water management?

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