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News & opinion 17 Jan 2020

Opinion: President's Column

The RICS president speaks of the need to create sustainable and dynamic cities and communities

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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.

News & opinion 14 Jan 2020

What's new in the Red Book supplement

The new Red Book UK supplement is here. What do RICS-registered valuers need to know?

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 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 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

Press release 23 Dec 2019

2020 must be the year property firms commit to tackling climate change

Research shows that many workers in real estate and construction feel that their employers might not be doing enough to reduce their environmental impact – RICS aims to encourage firms to be greener in their operations

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

Innovation fuel: how data is powering confidence in infrastructure

This round-up of key achievements and achievements from RICS focuses on the potential impact of standards in data and learning on the infrastructure industry

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 12 Dec 2019

New RICS report encourages employers to operate smarter, green businesses

RICS' 'Responsible Business in Real Estate' report gives real estate businesses recommendations and insight into operating in a more collaborative, responsible and diverse way, leading to improving their culture and reducing their...

Press release 11 Dec 2019

RICS partners with Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings

RICS join the Green Finance Institute's Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings - encouraging more investment in energy efficient real estate and infrastructure

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

Press release 4 Dec 2019

The RICS Awards have changed - enter your project now!

The new Social Impact Awards are the only nationally recognised awards programme that show the impact our built environment has on people's lives

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Opinion: President's Column

Construction demand and the general election

What's new in the Red Book supplement

Making a green resolution in 2020

Latest estimate of tender price inflation

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

Addressing the unaddressed: innovation in India

The behavioural skills needed to succeed as a project leader

2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

2020 must be the year property firms commit to tackling climate change

Using plant-based polymers as building materials?

Innovation fuel: how data is powering confidence in infrastructure

CEIV Quality Monitoring Program Released

Land Journal: January–February 2020

Property Journal: January-February 2020

New RICS report encourages employers to operate smarter, green businesses

RICS partners with Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

The RICS Awards have changed - enter your project now!