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Honouring Jeremy David Bagot Bayliss , RICS president 1996-1997

It is with great sadness we announce the recent passing of our former president, Jeremy Bayliss on 27 January 2026.

Remembering Clive Hewitt Lewis, RICS president 1993-1994

We honour the memory of former RICS president, Clive Lewis, who was president from 1993 to 1994.

New chartered designation now available for civil engineering surveyors as RICS partners with CICES

Civil engineering surveyors may now further demonstrate their expertise through a new professional designation launched by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES).

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO – February 2026

In my last update I mentioned our commitment to enhancing member value and experience. I’m pleased to share that our new RICS Member App, launched this month, is a key part of that journey, transforming the way members interact with us.

Fire safety

Read the latest guidance and developments from RICS in the area of fire safety.

Australia: Construction market moves into significantly stronger territory

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released its latest Global Construction Monitor, which highlights gathering strength in the Australian construction industry in 2025.

Australia: Commercial Property Sector continues its recovery with tightening supply

The latest APAC Commercial Property Monitor published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has confirmed that the commercial property sector is continuing its march into positive territory for the third quarter in a row amidst mixed signals for future performance.

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.

RICS report shows early signs of housing market recovery despite ongoing caution

The UK residential property market is showing tentative signs that it may be turning a corner, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey for January 2026.

Diploma in International Arbitration: supporting professional development

If you’re considering the Diploma in International Arbitration, it helps to hear directly from professionals who’ve completed it: what motivated them, how the training was delivered, what they’ve applied at work, and the impact on their professional goals.

RICS modernises CPD framework and launches new member app

The new CPD framework centres on a flexible, outcomes-based approach that enables RICS' more than 130,000 members to upskill in essential areas including artificial intelligence, environmental sustainability, and evolving client needs.

Home survey standard 2nd edition: A progress update

Feedback from members and RICS Regulation has highlighted the need to strengthen some areas of home surveys in addition to providing further clarification to reflect consumer insight and technological changes.

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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.