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News & opinion 20 Jan 2020

Introducing...strategic facilities management

Technology is changing the business of managing built assets. Today’s facilities manager needs to have an understanding of an occupier’s needs through the whole lifecycle of a building, argues Mike Packham

News & opinion 20 Jan 2020

The economic significance of facilities management

We explore the impact of maintenance work on UK GDP

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.

News & opinion 13 Jan 2020

A grid for Guyana

Surveying in Guyana for a road upgrade and a river crossing meant one UK-based team of contractors had to resort to more traditional techniques

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 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

News & opinion 9 Dec 2019

How can professionals ensure cladding is actually safe?

Simon Young explores the latest regulations in cladding and shows the gaps in compliance that could have big consequences

News & opinion 4 Dec 2019

Opinion: Chris Brooke FRICS

To realise the potential of digitalisation we need to standardise while we digitise, says the RICS president

News & opinion 3 Dec 2019

How to: look after your data

It’s never going to be top of your list of priorities when running a small business, so how can you ensure you’re protecting your company and your clients’ information? We ask five experts for their views

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 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 2 Dec 2019

Celebrating RICS Fellows

The newest cohort of RICS Fellows has seen the largest number of women achieving fellowship. During the celebrations, Kath Fontana, RICS Senior Vice President, reflected on her own journey to FRICS and beyond

News & opinion 28 Nov 2019

A career accessible to all

After a life-changing injury cut his rugby career short, Chris Nicholson embarked on a career as a quantity surveyor and getting his degree

Press release 25 Nov 2019

RICS launch new search for property industry's 'Lifetime Achiever'

RICS’ new Social Impact Awards will recognise an inspiring built environment professional as the industry’s Lifetime Achiever

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Introducing...strategic facilities management

The economic significance of facilities management

Construction demand and the general election

A grid for Guyana

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

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

How can professionals ensure cladding is actually safe?

Opinion: Chris Brooke FRICS

How to: look after your data

Nirvana in Leicester

Meet the winner of Women of the Future Award

Celebrating RICS Fellows

A career accessible to all

RICS launch new search for property industry's 'Lifetime Achiever'