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News & opinion 4 Mar 2019
National Apprenticeship Week: What you should know

National Apprenticeships Week gives apprentices the opportunity to showcase what they are doing and encourage more young people to consider this as a route into their career.
News & opinion 6 Feb 2019
Using AI to manage construction projects

Artificial intelligence offers easy access to swathes of data and the ability to troubleshoot before an issue arises, says Leslie Lindgren.
News & opinion 4 Feb 2019
Introducing 3D volumetric, modular construction

Gerard Wood and Angela Lee of the University of Salford explain the benefits of the latest modular construction methods.
News & opinion 16 Jan 2019
New BCIS methodology for Tender Price Index estimates

BCIS has introduced a new methodology for estimating the latest All-in Tender Price Index results.
News & opinion 15 Jan 2019
How to get the job you want

Which skills do modern property professionals need? Five recruiters share their insights on key qualities and experience – and what candidates will need in the future.
News & opinion 14 Jan 2019
Minerals: bedrock of the economy

The UK’s first minerals strategy sets out how to meet demand for the next 25 years sustainably and offers exciting opportunities for land and resources professionals.
News & opinion 20 Dec 2018
RICS response to immigration skills white paper

The built environment plays a pivotal role in the UK economy, and the movement of skilled professionals is integral to its efficient and effective operation.
News & opinion 11 Dec 2018
LGBTinFM aims to create inclusive FM industry

Leading FM firms and professionals have joined forces to establish an LGBT+ support group for the facilities management sector.
News & opinion 22 Nov 2018
BCIS life cycle evaluator

Life cycle costing can reduce costs and prove value for money – and the BCIS life cycle evaluator makes this easier than ever.
News & opinion 19 Nov 2018
BCIS component life expectancy update for 2018

Results of the 2018 BCIS component life expectancy survey on the typical, minimum and maximum life of buildings and engineering components.
Press release 14 Nov 2018
Inaugural RICS Global Urban Economic Summit boosts city innovation

The RICS successfully hosted the inaugural RICS Global Urban Economic Summit in Tianjin, China today to convene leading thinkers and solutions on the issues that matter to cities in our everchanging world.
News & opinion 5 Nov 2018
The workplace experience revolution: the real drivers of employee sentiment

Leesman's recent workplace analysis gives a better understanding of the complex web of factors that determine the employee experience, argues Jo Sutherland.
News & opinion 5 Nov 2018
Women of the Future Awards: Recognising your inspirational finalists

Meet the finalists for Women of the Future Award: Real Estate, Infrastructure & Construction category.
News & opinion 1 Nov 2018
Come fly with me

Drones are fast becoming a common part of the surveyor's tool kit. So, what does it take to fly one? We sent novice pilot Evan Owen-Powell MRICS to find out.
News & opinion 23 Oct 2018
Fire safety: Why it's key to our global urbanisation response

Working in collaboration with global partners means that the International Fire Safety Standards (IFSS) can bring greater consistency by setting minimum levels of fire safety and professionalism across the world.
News & opinion 18 Oct 2018
BCIS featured analysis: YMCA hostel

The BCIS Online featured project for October 2018 is the soon to be completed flagship YMCA hostel in Islington, London.
Press release 17 Oct 2018
Ethnicity pay gap reporting to make construction industry more inclusive

Government proposals to implement ethnicity pay gap legislation has been welcomed by RICS in helping create a more inclusive workforce.
News & opinion 1 Oct 2018
Combustible cladding to be banned on high-rise buildings

RICS welcomes the announcement by the Secretary of State James Brokenshire banning combustible cladding on all new schools, hospitals, care homes, student accommodation and residential buildings above 18m.
News & opinion 1 Oct 2018
Building for wellbeing

Ann-Marie Aguilar of the International WELL Building Institute argues that there is an economic cost to not being at our best in the workplace.
News & opinion 24 Sep 2018
Celebrating inclusion and embracing diversity

From construction workers marching alongside a rainbow digger at this year’s Pride events, to BAME surveyors speaking at 10 Downing Street – the built environment sector is embracing diversity.

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National Apprenticeship Week: What you should know

Using AI to manage construction projects

Introducing 3D volumetric, modular construction

New BCIS methodology for Tender Price Index estimates

How to get the job you want

Minerals: bedrock of the economy

RICS response to immigration skills white paper

LGBTinFM aims to create inclusive FM industry

BCIS life cycle evaluator

BCIS component life expectancy update for 2018

Inaugural RICS Global Urban Economic Summit boosts city innovation

The workplace experience revolution: the real drivers of employee sentiment

Women of the Future Awards: Recognising your inspirational finalists

Come fly with me

Fire safety: Why it's key to our global urbanisation response

BCIS featured analysis: YMCA hostel

Ethnicity pay gap reporting to make construction industry more inclusive

Combustible cladding to be banned on high-rise buildings

Building for wellbeing

Celebrating inclusion and embracing diversity

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