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12 Dec 2012

Cash Flow Forecasting, 1st edition (UK)

This global adaptation defines cash flow forecasting, before giving guidance on producing a useful forecast, explaining how to use it to assess progress on site, and analyse actual expenditure against forecast expenditure.

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15 Apr 2016

Life Cycle Costing, 1st edition

This guidance note summarises what is meant by a life cycle costing and whole life costing service for both new construction works and for the refurbishment of existing assets.

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8 Dec 2016

Farm Stocktaking Valuations, 2nd edition

This guidance note draws professionals’ attention to specific issues that arise in farm stocktaking valuations, for inclusion in financial statements that are prepared in accordance with UK GAAP.

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29 Jan 2018

Risk, Liability and Insurance in Valuation Work, 2nd edition

This guidance note is intended to assist both members and their clients in understanding the main risks and liabilities associated with valuation.

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3 Jan 2017

Surveyors Acting as Adjudicators in the Construction Industry, 4th edition

This guidance note assists professionals to adjudicate disputes relating to works carried out under a construction contract and works carried out under a contract to which the Construction Act does not apply, but under which the p...

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30 May 2017

Rural Arbitration, 1st edition

This guidance note is designed to assist rural chartered surveyors who are appointed to act in arbitrations dealing with rural assets and property, whether as advocates, experts or the arbitrator.

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1 Dec 2017

Valuation of Medical Centre and Surgery Premises, 2nd edition

Valuation of medical centres and surgery premises is concerned with the valuation of surgery premises, including all medical centres and surgeries occupied by doctors and other similar practitioners for medical or health services.

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4 Jan 2017

Valuation of buy-to-let Properties and HMO Properties, 1st edition

The rapid expansion of buy-to-let has created significant challenges for valuers in this market and the purpose of this guidance note is to provide sufficient background information and guidance to ensure consistency in the assess...

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25 Jun 2018

Negotiating Options and Leases for Renewable Energy Schemes, 2nd edition

Intended for use within the UK, this guidance is essential reading for all RICS members asked to advise in relation to renewable energy schemes.

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13 Apr 2017

Surveyors Advising in Respect of Compulsory Purchase and Statutory Compensation, 1st edition

This professional statement applies when you provide advice regarding property interests in the UK that relates to the seeking or use of compulsory purchase or other statutory powers by or against your client, or where the seeking...

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30 May 2017

Terms of Engagement: Rural Estate Management Services, 1st edition

This guidance note explains matters which should be considered by the agent and the client in order to complete the model agreement for the provision of rural estate management services.

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12 Feb 2018

Quantity Surveyor Services, Scotland

A form to be used with the RICS Scotland Standard form of consultant's appointment and RICS Scotland Short form of consultant's appointment.

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25 Apr 2018

Surveyors Acting as Adjudicators in the Construction Industry in Scotland, 4th edition

Applies to professionals appointed directly by the parties to adjudicate disputes relating to works carried out under a construction contract and works carried out under a contract to which the Construction Act does not apply, but...

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7 Feb 2013

Valuation of Land for Affordable Housing Scotland, 1st edition

Aims to inform the valuer’s approach to the valuation of land for sites in Scotland where there is a requirement to provide affordable housing or where the provider of affordable housing is seeking grant finance from the Scottish ...

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14 Mar 2017

Surveying Assets in the Built Environment, 1st edition

This guidance note provides a professional practitioner or individual commissioned to undertake a survey with outlined guidance on fulfilling elements of a client's brief, along with unique aspects arising from the myriad of asset...

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1 Jun 2011

Acceleration, 1st edition

This guidance summarises what is meant by ‘acceleration’ in the construction industry; it also looks at how acceleration can be achieved and how it can be valued.

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24 Apr 2012

RICS NRM 1: New Rules of Measurement

NRM 1 provides guidance on the quantification of building works for the purpose of preparing cost estimates and cost plans. It is the ‘cornerstone’ of good cost management of construction projects – enabling more effective and acc...

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17 May 2014

RICS NRM 3: Order of Cost Estimating and Cost Planning for Building Maintenance Works, 1st edition

NRM 3 gives guidance on the quantification and description of maintenance works for the purpose of preparing initial order of cost estimates. The rules also aid the procurement and cost control of maintenance works.

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2 Oct 2017

Employers Agent Design and Build, 1st edition

Employer’s agent: design and build is intended for use in conjunction with the JCT Design and Build Contract where an agent will be appointed by the employer to represent him or her. This guidance note considers the role and respo...

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10 Nov 2014

Extensions of Time, 1st edition

Delays occur on most construction projects, and always have done. At some point during a project, particular parts of the works, or the works as a whole, will not progress as quickly as planned, with the risk that the contractual ...

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