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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 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 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 18 Dec 2019
Innovation fuel: how data is powering confidence in infrastructure

This round-up of key achievements and achievements from RICS focuses on the potential impact of standards in data and learning on the infrastructure industry
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 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 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 26 Nov 2019
Opinion: Perception matters in commercial real estate

A long-term agenda for change is needed to improve the public’s perception of the property industry, says Melanie Leech CBE
News & opinion 15 Nov 2019
Civil engineering forecast

Civil engineering prices will rise faster than cost over the next five years responding to a strong growth in demand
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 16 Oct 2019
How to: futureproof your skills base

These five industry pros outline how to strike the right balance to futureproof your business' skills base
News & opinion 15 Oct 2019
Scottish social housing tender prices

The Scottish social housing tender price index analyses movements against a background of growing demand for construction work in Scotland
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
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
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.
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 30 Sep 2019
What do the new Service Charges Rules mean for you?

Our mandatory professional statement came into effect on 1 April 2019 with the aim of improving standards, fairness and transparency in the management of service charges and reducing the causes of disputes.

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The economic significance of facilities management

Construction demand and the general election

Latest estimate of tender price inflation

2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

Innovation fuel: how data is powering confidence in infrastructure

Property Journal: January-February 2020

How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

Meet the winner of Women of the Future Award

Opinion: Perception matters in commercial real estate

Civil engineering forecast

BCIS forecasts for the FM sector

How to: futureproof your skills base

Scottish social housing tender prices

Three strikes and housing is out of focus

Property Journal: October-November 2019

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

Are the Conservative party planting seeds to tackle climate change?

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

What do the new Service Charges Rules mean for you?

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