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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 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
The behavioural skills needed to succeed as a project leader

Recent research identifies the key skills required of project leaders and the focus is on behavioural capabilities, rather than technical ones
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
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
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 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
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 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 24 Oct 2019
Let me introduce: mass appraisal

The explosion in the availability of property data, coupled with advances in machine learning, means the quality and transparency of automated valuation models is getting better than ever.
News & opinion 10 Oct 2019
The start-up's survival kit

Could any of these tools give your start-up a boost, and allow you to thrive?
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
News & opinion 3 Oct 2019
Tender price inflation

Estimated building tender price inflation and insight delivered by the BCIS TPI Panel
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 2 Oct 2019
New research on achieved returns from property development

Tony Mulhall discusses evidence of achieved developer profit within the property market
News & opinion 1 Oct 2019
Conservative’s Infrastructure Revolution – but is it future proofed?

Chancellor Sajid Javid set out new plans for investment in roads, buses and broadband in a package of infrastructure measures.

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Construction demand and the general election

Latest estimate of tender price inflation

The behavioural skills needed to succeed as a project leader

2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

What does a Conservative victory mean for home ownership?

Property Journal: January-February 2020

Land Journal: January–February 2020

How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

Opinion: Chris Brooke FRICS

How to: look after your data

BCIS forecasts for the FM sector

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

Let me introduce: mass appraisal

The start-up's survival kit

Three strikes and housing is out of focus

Tender price inflation

Property Journal: October-November 2019

New research on achieved returns from property development

Conservative’s Infrastructure Revolution – but is it future proofed?

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