RICS: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Standards

Our standards and guidance cover all areas of surveying practice and embody best practice

We assure competence and enhance our professionals' status by providing confidence to consumers and markets

Our courses and events are run by experienced professionals sharing their expertise, knowledge and practical advice

What price is the height of excellence?

One of the Keynotes I had the pleasure to attend during the RICS Summit of the Americas 2018, was entitled: “What price is the height of excellence? Valuing the CN Tower.” For this intriguing and complex question, several approaches were proposed and the final values of each of them were then compared.
Infrastructure Management the future of P3 and Beyond

Like most countries in the world, Canada has a large infrastructure deficit, estimated at approximately $570 billion, according to the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships. This is an issue that must be addressed in order to enhance global competitiveness and it will create more jobs and generate economic wealth in the process.
Clerks of works: Performing a vital role

Whatever their actual job title, clerks of works perform a vital role in construction projects writes Rachel Morris.