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DRS 50 Tutor Spotlight - David Parratt KC (Scot)

Here we speak with David Parratt KC (Scot), who shares how his day‑to‑day work across litigation, arbitration, adjudication, mediation and negotiation informs his DRS teaching, why ongoing education across all dispute resolution methods matters, and how expert‑witness competency training helps raise

DRS 50 Tutor Spotlight - Matt Molloy

Here, we hear from Matt Molloy, who reflects on how active engagement in hearings, evidence analysis and decision writing strengthens the practical learning he delivers for DRS, and how his contributions to training, assessment and programme development help enhance professional standards across the

Developing the Next Generation of Project Managers

Discover Paul Wilson’s insights on the growing demand for strong project managers and his experience delivering the RICS Certificate in Construction Project Management.

DRS 50 Tutor Spotlight - Andrew Crease

Today, we speak with Andrew Crease, who reflects on how his professional expertise informs his lectures on the Diploma in Arbitration, and how his work with RICS continues to support raising professional standards.

Strengthening the construction industry: Addressing the pressures facing tier 2 contractors

As part of DRS 50, our first Insight Series event brought professionals together to discuss cash flow challenges, contractual risks and the growing need for early intervention to keep projects on track for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Contractors.

Meet David Street MRICS: Lead Assessor in Australia and New Zealand

Read the Q&A to gain insight into the critical role Assessors have and advice for candidates currently on the journey to becoming members of RICS.

Good Practice Building Product Information Guide Released by National Building Products Coalition

RICS Australia is pleased to announce and support the release of the Good Practice Building Product Information Guide by the National Building Products Coalition.

DRS 50 Tutor Spotlight - Paul Jensen

As DRS marks 50 years, we are celebrating the people who have shaped our education programmes and supported the development of dispute resolvers across the built environment.

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.

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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.