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News & opinion 15 Jan 2020

Construction demand and the general election

We explore the pledges in the Conservative election manifesto related to the construction industry and where spending might be allocated within it.

Press release 13 Jan 2020

Enhanced labour cost indices now available

BCIS has partnered with Hays Construction & Property to develop a series of construction labour cost indices.

News & opinion 9 Jan 2020

Latest estimate of tender price inflation

Early estimate for BCIS All-in Tender Price Index for 2019 Q4 delivered by the BCIS TPI Panel

News & opinion 6 Jan 2020

How can the surveying industry combat equipment theft?

With the vast majority of surveying equipment thefts going unreported, victims should notify police, manufacturers and security companies so intelligence can be gathered and better preventative measures taken

News & opinion 3 Jan 2020

ICMS 2 will impact life-cycle cost analysis for constructed assets

Anil Sawhney examines the impact that the second edition of the International Construction Measurement Standards (ICMS 2)

News & opinion 2 Jan 2020

2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

Amie Silverwood explores the rising costs of renovating office space to stay up to date with the latest innovations and looks at how adopting international standards could help mitigate this

News & opinion 13 Dec 2019

Property Journal: January-February 2020

Space-hungry, land-poor cities around the world are looking for creative approaches to space – so this issue goes in both directions to discuss airspace development and mega-basements, as well as dealing with topics from sustainab...

News & opinion 10 Dec 2019

Way to go: attracting the next generation of construction employees

Scottish-born Mark Fergus FRICS discusses the difficulties of attracting a new generation of employees into the US construction sector

News & opinion 10 Dec 2019

How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Vicky Green describes how on site digital data collection can offer a faster, more consistent and more flexible way of carrying out surveys than the traditional approach

News & opinion 9 Dec 2019

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

Dispute resolution is an invaluable skill that RICS can develop with their specialist knowledge and experience

Change control and management

We invite comments on a new draft guidance note: Change control and management

News & opinion 2 Dec 2019

Meet the winner of Women of the Future Award

Read our interview with Ayesha Ofori, winner of the Women of the Future award in Construction, Real Estate & Infrastructure to find out about her career and inspiration

News & opinion 26 Nov 2019

Opinion: Perception matters in commercial real estate

A long-term agenda for change is needed to improve the public’s perception of the property industry, says Melanie Leech CBE

News & opinion 15 Nov 2019

BCIS Analysis of the Month: Manchester Youth Centre

The BCIS Online featured project for December 2019 is the soon-to-be-completed £5.34m youth centre in Manchester

Press release 7 Nov 2019

Brexit uncertainty constrains construction sector optimism

The uncertain outlook for the UK economy has led to reduced optimism, according to the results of the Q3 2019 RICS UK Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey

News & opinion 29 Oct 2019

ICMS 2nd edition: positive feedback and a challenge to the profession

RICS launch the second edition of the International Construction Measurement Standards at the European Council of Construction Economists in Brussels

News & opinion 28 Oct 2019

BCIS forecasts for the FM sector

The BCIS five-year forecasts for the facilities management sector, including maintenance costs, cleaning costs and energy prices

News & opinion 18 Oct 2019

BCIS analysis of the month: The Hold heritage and archive centre

The BCIS Online featured project for October 2019 is heritage and archive centre The Hold - valued at £14.74 million and located in Ipswich, Suffolk.

News & opinion 11 Oct 2019

Technology is here to stay - but are we ready for it?

Danielle Lester looks at the potential impact of surveying technology, as well as technology's impact on society as a whole

News & opinion 7 Oct 2019

ICMS: Responses to consultations and basis for conclusions

The 2nd edition of ICMS has undergone extensive global consultation

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Construction demand and the general election

Enhanced labour cost indices now available

Latest estimate of tender price inflation

How can the surveying industry combat equipment theft?

ICMS 2 will impact life-cycle cost analysis for constructed assets

2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

Property Journal: January-February 2020

Way to go: attracting the next generation of construction employees

How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

Change control and management

Meet the winner of Women of the Future Award

Opinion: Perception matters in commercial real estate

BCIS Analysis of the Month: Manchester Youth Centre

Brexit uncertainty constrains construction sector optimism

ICMS 2nd edition: positive feedback and a challenge to the profession

BCIS forecasts for the FM sector

BCIS analysis of the month: The Hold heritage and archive centre

Technology is here to stay - but are we ready for it?

ICMS: Responses to consultations and basis for conclusions