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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.

Appointing a Project Manager, 1st edition

Provides practical guidance to those involved in the commissioning or procurement of project management services, as well as RICS members undertaking the role of project manager in relation to building works contracts.

Asbestos and its Implications for Surveyors and their Clients, 3rd edition

Written as a starting point in the subject, this note provides guidance on the dangers of asbestos to health and business, protecting professional indemnity (PI) insurance, complying with legislation, and implementing an effective...

Boundaries: Procedures for Boundary Identification Demarcation and Dispute Resolution, 3rd edition

The physical extent of property ownership and rights of use are basic attributes of land and buildings and are capable of being evaluated by property professionals. Uncertainty of the extent of ownership and its associated rights ...

Building Survey: Description and Standard Terms of Engagement

The RICS Building Survey is the most comprehensive report of its kind and should be used for larger or older properties, or when planning major works.

Building Survey: Sample Form

The RICS Building Survey is the most comprehensive report of its kind and should be used for larger or older properties, or when planning major works.

Building Surveys and Technical Due Diligence of Commercial Property, 4th edition

Written to apply to England and Wales, though with relevance elsewhere, this note provides guidance for surveyors on conducting commercial and industrial property surveys.

Condition Report Practice note, 1st edition

The RICS Condition Report should be used for a conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.

Condition Report: Description and Standard Terms of Engagement

The RICS Condition Report should be used for a conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.

Condition Report: Sample report

The RICS Condition Report should be used for a conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.

Contamination Environment Sustainability, 3rd edition

Intended to assist surveyors of all levels of expertise, this note provides guidance on advising clients as to how environmental and sustainability issues impact upon all aspects of land, property and construction.

Cost Analysis and Benchmarking, 1st edition (UK)

This guidance provides a summary of the purpose and process of both cost analysis and construction project benchmarking.

Daylighting and Sunlighting, 1st edition

Focuses on the daylight, sunlight and shading encountered in the design, planning and environmental impact assessment of developments.

Design and Specification, 1st edition

Provides professional practitioners with best practice guidance relevant to the tasks and processes of design and specification for small to medium-size construction projects.

Development Management, 1st edition

Covering the stages of a project from inception to commencement on site, this note offers best practice guidance for property professionals involved in development management of construction projects.

Development Management, 1st edition

Covering the stages of a project from inception to commencement on site, this note offers best practice guidance for property professionals involved in development management of construction projects.

Dilapidations, 7th edition

This guidance note seeks to advise members on the factors they should take into consideration when producing Schedules of Dilapidations, Quantified Demands, Responses, Scott Schedules and Diminution Valuations for reference to or ...

Environmental Impact Assessment, 1st edition

This guidance note provides an overview of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and considers the potential role of members in the process.

Historic Building Conservation, 1st edition

Intended to embody best practice, this guidance note is essential reading for members practising or working on any traditionally constructed building or structure.

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