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RICS publishes updated standard for multi-storey residential buildings with cladding

RICS has published the second edition of its UK professional standard, Secured lending valuation of properties in multi-storey, multi-occupancy residential buildings with cladding, providing updated guidance for RICS members and regulated firms undertaking valuations for secured lending purposes.

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO – May 2026

The challenges facing the built environment right now, housing delivery, skills, technology, are significant. What's encouraging is the appetite for collaboration across the sector, from government, industry, and our own members.

Australia: NCC 2025 Training and Information Sessions Now Available

Australia is in the process of implementing National Construction Code 2025.

Australia: Federal Budget 2026-27 Released

The Australian Federal Treasurer, the Hon Jim Chalmers MP, has released the 2026-27 Australian Federal Budget overnight.

BCIS secures new investment to support continued growth and innovation

Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) has secured new investment from Bowmark Capital, marking the next phase of growth for the business as it continues investing in data, technology and customer experience.

Construction activity weakens as credit and cost pressures intensify in wake of Middle East conflct

According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Construction Monitor report for Q1 2026, the UK construction sector experienced a soft start with workloads declining across most major sectors and forward-looking sentiment weakening.

Transfer slabs in buildings: Advice and FAQs

This page contains answers to frequently asked questions and advice for the public and members regarding transfer slabs in tall buildings.

Supporting lifelong learning through high quality, industry aligned training programmes

Paul Wilson FRICS and Alan Northen FRICS, discuss how RICS training supports members to keep pace with a changing profession.

What the 2026 Scottish manifestos mean for the built and natural environment

With the 2026 Scottish Parliament election fast approaching, the built and natural environment sits at the heart of all major parties’ plans for economic growth, housing, and net zero.

DRS 50 Panel Member Spotlight: Ruth Farrell

In this spotlight, we speak with Ruth Farrell, Senior Rural Business Consultant and Arbitrator at DJM Consulting, who reflects on her work across rural business advisory and dispute resolution, and the role DRS plays in supporting confidence and consistency in resolving disputes.

Dispute Boards around the world – What we’ve learnt from global projects

This webinar explored how Dispute Boards (DBs) function across different regions and what global project experience tells us about the value they can add when implemented effectively.

Survey of the Profession goes live 5 May 2026

The first edition of our biannual global Survey of the Profession for 2026 will be open between 5th May - 12th June and we’d like to hear from you.

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Spotlight on Walsall

Recently our Black Country Local Member Group hosted an insight event on Walsall Council's £1.5Bn regeneration and investment programme.

Bridging Global and Local: The Growing Influence of RICS Qualifications in Japan’s Real Estate

This article explores the impact and relevance of RICS qualifications in the Japanese real estate market, comparing it with local credentials and highlighting its role in addressing emerging market trends.

China Commercial Enterprise Space Low Carbon Property Survey Questionnaire

As the global professional body in the built environment, RICS plays a pivotal role in collaborating with diverse industry stakeholders and universities in each local market.

Client perspective: what makes a good project manager?

As an experience client, Ann Allen MBE FRICS, reflects on what qualities and skills make a good project manager

How closing the infrastructure gap for Indigenous Communities is key to achieving Canada's ESG goals

BTY Group is a leading quantity surveying, project management and construction advisory consultancy established in 1978. The firm is a longstanding member of RICS with a diverse staff of more than 160 professionals, including chartered surveyors, project managers and engineers.

RICS Property Investment Forum 2024

The RICS Property Investment Forum was set up in response to the global financial crisis (GFC) and convenes up to four times a year.

The future of real estate valuations: The impact of ESG

How can we truly embed ESG requirements into real estate valuations? Written by experts from the RICS Europe Leaders’ Forum, this paper and its accompanying data list examine the current legislative situation and market drivers around ESG and valuation in Europe.

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RICS responds to Michael Gove’s speech on the National Planning Policy Framework

In a speech in Central London yesterday, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced plans to ‘supercharge’ development across the UK as part of the recently unveiled National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

RICS reaction to the Scottish Budget 2024-2025

On Tuesday, the Scottish Government published its draft budget for 2024-2025.

Supporting Defra through carbon measurement

DEFRA launched its Timber in Construction roadmap, with RICS as a member of the working group.

Cushman & Wakefield reduce carbon production through re-purposing and recycling

At Cushman & Wakefield, we prioritise the need to protect and promote sustainable value. Our sustainability strategy commits to tangible sustainability goals.

Laing O’Rourke demonstrate how informed decisions on building materials can halve carbon emissions

In Australia, Laing O’Rourke focuses on delivering transport infrastructure projects (predominantly rail and road); defence infrastructure; buildings at the transport interface; and exploring opportunities in renewable energy and sectors.