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News & opinion 20 Jan 2020

The economic significance of facilities management

We explore the impact of maintenance work on UK GDP

News & opinion 10 Jan 2020

Making a green resolution in 2020

With a new report showing that two-thirds of real estate and construction workers don't feel that environmental sustainability is at the centre of their employer's decision-making, this green resolution from RICS can help in 2020

News & opinion 7 Jan 2020

Addressing the unaddressed: innovation in India

Where the streets have no name, residents don’t exist – so an innovative approach by one charity has given residents in Kolkata a new lease of life

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

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

News & opinion 3 Dec 2019

Nirvana in Leicester

Learie Gonsalves says that the profession can support diverse communities – but more must still be done to reflect our multiracial society

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 20 Nov 2019

Women joining surveying profession in increasingly greater numbers

An increasing number of women are qualifying into the surveying profession, and having an exceptional impact

News & opinion 14 Nov 2019

Removing barriers to employment

Real estate company Savills are reaping the benefits of Disability Confident, a government initiative designed to remove barriers to employment

News & opinion 30 Oct 2019

Is the industry LGBTQ+ friendly for graduates?

Positive steps are being taken to ensure that LGBTQ+ graduates have support in transitioning into the professional environment

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 10 Oct 2019

World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day presents an ideal opportunity for our organisation to demonstrate its support for better mental health

News & opinion 4 Oct 2019

Three strikes and housing is out of focus

RICS analyses the lack of Government conviction surrounding the current housing crisis

News & opinion 3 Oct 2019

Property Journal: October-November 2019

Efficiency in residential energy use and public estate management are among the topics covered in this issue.

News & opinion 1 Oct 2019

Black History Month: Bola Abisogun OBE FRICS is inspiring change

Bola Abisogun OBE FRICS is on a mission to improve career opportunities for BAME individuals within the construction industry

News & opinion 30 Sep 2019

ICMS 2nd edition: an international cost model for life cycle costs

ICMS 2 presents a globally standardised way of cost reporting for portfolios, programs and projects around the world.

News & opinion 30 Sep 2019

What do the new Service Charges Rules mean for you?

Our mandatory professional statement came into effect on 1 April 2019 with the aim of improving standards, fairness and transparency in the management of service charges and reducing the causes of disputes.

News & opinion 27 Sep 2019

Is there a place for heritage in smart cities?

As cities grow and face new challenges of utilising inner-city space, does built heritage still have a place?

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The economic significance of facilities management

Making a green resolution in 2020

Addressing the unaddressed: innovation in India

2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

Property Journal: January-February 2020

How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

Nirvana in Leicester

Opinion: Perception matters in commercial real estate

Women joining surveying profession in increasingly greater numbers

Removing barriers to employment

Is the industry LGBTQ+ friendly for graduates?

BCIS forecasts for the FM sector

World Mental Health Day

Three strikes and housing is out of focus

Property Journal: October-November 2019

Black History Month: Bola Abisogun OBE FRICS is inspiring change

ICMS 2nd edition: an international cost model for life cycle costs

What do the new Service Charges Rules mean for you?

Is there a place for heritage in smart cities?