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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.

Press release 13 Jan 2020

New guidance improves health and safety reporting for commercial properties

This new guidance will replace previous guidance on technical due diligence of commercial and industrial property to improve health and safety reporting

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 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 8 Jan 2020

What can be done to prevent failures in the mining industry?

Following a series of disasters in Brazil's mining industry, what steps can be taken to prevent future failures?

News & opinion 6 Jan 2020

The behavioural skills needed to succeed as a project leader

Recent research identifies the key skills required of project leaders and the focus is on behavioural capabilities, rather than technical ones

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 20 Dec 2019

Using plant-based polymers as building materials?

A 66m bicycle bridge made from plant-based polymers is being built in the Netherlands. Could this be the start of sustainable materials on a large scale?

News & opinion 18 Dec 2019

What if...renewable energy storage was a reality?

Battery storage systems are vital for stabilising the electricity network, argues Jake Dunn

Press release 16 Dec 2019

CEIV Quality Monitoring Program Released

The Quality Monitoring (QM) Program for the Certified in Entity and Intangible Valuations (CEIV) credential has been finalised.

News & opinion 13 Dec 2019

Land Journal: January–February 2020

This edition looks at land surveying around the world, tackling issues such as land value capture, governance and valuation for smart cities, land readjustment in urban expansion, and management of finite sand resources.

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...

Press release 13 Dec 2019

Collaboration remains key: Telecoms Forum conference review

The 2019 RICS Telecoms Forum conference offered members the chance to get up-to-date with the latest market conditions and policy updates

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 5 Dec 2019

Are retailers missing out on energy savings by not complying with ESOS?

Recent research has found retailers reluctant to implement the energy savings recommended under ESOS phase one – David Oliver argues that it offers great opportunities to save money across their portfolios

News & opinion 4 Dec 2019

Getting ambitious about retrofitting homes for sustainability

Jon Warren argues that retrofitting energy-efficiency measures can help the UK take a huge step towards its net-zero carbon targets. But how can it do so at the speed and scale required?

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

Press release 25 Nov 2019

Liberal Democrats on climate change: energy efficient homes

RICS continues to call for government to consider further reductions within the VAT regime for home repairs, maintenance and improvement work

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Introducing...strategic facilities management

The economic significance of facilities management

Construction demand and the general election

New guidance improves health and safety reporting for commercial properties

Making a green resolution in 2020

Latest estimate of tender price inflation

What can be done to prevent failures in the mining industry?

The behavioural skills needed to succeed as a project leader

2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

Using plant-based polymers as building materials?

What if...renewable energy storage was a reality?

CEIV Quality Monitoring Program Released

Land Journal: January–February 2020

Property Journal: January-February 2020

Collaboration remains key: Telecoms Forum conference review

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

Are retailers missing out on energy savings by not complying with ESOS?

Getting ambitious about retrofitting homes for sustainability

Opinion: Perception matters in commercial real estate

Liberal Democrats on climate change: energy efficient homes