RICS in Asia Pacific

The Assessment windows for 2025 have been released for RICS Candidates across Asia Pacific. Candidates can find more information, support and resources via our dedicated pages on rics.org: Candidate Support: https://lnkd.in/gFbkEJ-9 Assessments information: https://lnkd.in/eCNnxGY5 #membership #qualifying #chartered #associate #candidates #profession Follow RICS in Asia Pacific for the latest across the profession 🌏

Demand for green real estate continues to grow across the globe, including across Asia Pacific, according to the latest RICS Sustainability report 4,000 professionals in 32 countries participated in the report, offering insight on the approach from professionals to critical sustainability issues, and how those issues influence the markets they operate in. ➡️ Access the latest sentiment and findings from APAC in the latest report: https://lnkd.in/eXrcksFq And with sustainability a key focus of many professionals across the built and natural environments, don’t miss out on exploring the latest innovations in sustainability, from advanced green technologies to pioneering sustainable design principles, at the fast approaching Global Sustainability Conference. ➡️ Book your place at the conference: https://lnkd.in/ed3WnqnD #sustainability #esg #property #governance #investment #environment Follow RICS in Asia Pacific for the latest across the profession 🌏

🔜Last chance to register for this free APAC webinar. Join experts from across APAC & the UK in exploring practical AI use cases, from enterprise to individual applications, plus discuss the profound implications of AI training on both people and organisations. Featured speakers: Alberto MG Saruggia MRICS, Founder CEO, Lombard Dr Nikodem Szumilo, Associate Professor, University College London Dave Timm, CEO, Red Marble AI James Taverner MRICS, Managing Director, Proflow Dhanada Mishra, Managing Director, RaSpect AI Topics and registration details: https://lnkd.in/gKdTkbns #ricsAPAC #artificialintelligence #AI #technology #builtenvironment #transformation #construction #realestate Follow RICS in Asia Pacific for the latest updates across the region 🌏

A fantastic RICS NSW Lunch and Learn session held in Sydney last week, focusing on construction claims preparation and defence – the key legal issues.   Thank you to event partners Baker McKenzie; Emanuel Confos, Head of Construction & Partner at Baker McKenzie and his construction legal team for the presentation and discussion.   Nick Hudson, Partnership Development Manager - Australia, RICS: “It was great to see RICS members from the client side, contractor and consultant organisations in the latest RICS lunch and learn session. The session covered the main types of contractual claims, the key legal issues underpinning these, and dispute management and mitigation best practice.” We look forward to more RICS NSW Lunch and Learn property and construction law sessions next year. #construction #legal #clientside #contracts #disputemanagement #surveying Follow RICS in Asia Pacific for the latest across the profession 🌏

Congratulations to Sanjay Dutt FRICS on being appointed as Chair of the Asia Pacific World Regional Board (APAC WRB).   And a sincere thank you to previous APAC WRB Chair, Eric Cheah MRICS for their immense contribution to the Asia Pacific region during their tenure. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ghYm3XP8

It was a pleasure to explore the latest developments in valuation standards; and the growing importance of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) with the British Consulate General Team and International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) earlier this week in Hong Kong. Alexander Aronsohn FRICS led an insightful keynote on the latest changes to the Global Red Book and International Valuation Standards, followed by an engaging panel discussion on ESG issues and the Hong Kong market. The seminar highlighted the critical relationship between the Red Book Global Standards and IVSC; and also how driving the adoption and application of valuation standards globally, while addressing the evolving needs of local markets and stakeholders, is crucial for the profession. Thank you to Chris Woodward, Director-General, Trade & Investment, British Consulate-General, for the warm welcome remarks; Emcee Sydney Lewis, Head of Investment Services at the Department for Business and Trade; and our esteemed speakers and panellists: Chun Kong Lau MRICS, Managing Director, Hong Kong & Managing Director, Colliers K K Chiu FRICS, Chief Executive, Cushman & Wakefield Greater China Rita Wong FRICS, Executive Director, Head of Valuation & Consulting, Greater China, CBRE Asia Pacific And a big thank you to all RICS members and candidates who attended the seminar, including Clement Lau former President of RICS; Hannah Jeong and Justin Yu, Hong Kong Advisory board members. #valuation #profession #surveyors #surveying #redbook #ESG #Environment #social #governance Follow RICS in Asia Pacific for the latest across the profession 🌏

The latest RICS Global Monitors have been released – with mixed results and sentiment for each sector across the Asia Pacific markets.   Results point to a possible slowdown in construction activity growth in most world regions; and considerable variation in the property outlook for the next 12 months regarding different regions, countries and sectors.   RICS Chief Economist, Simon Rubinsohn: “The headline RICS Commercial Property Sentiment Index (CPSI) posts the least negative reading in two years, albeit this remains relatively weak on a longer term comparison. On the other hand, RICS Construction Sentiment Index (CSI) Shows the least positive reading in just under two years and the Q3 results point to a possible slowdown in construction activity growth across most world regions. Although APAC is on the weaker end of the spectrum in both surveys, the picture is mixed at a country level.”   Access the reports today: 🏙️ Global Commercial Property Monitor https://lnkd.in/gaUZ6nf7 🏗️ Global Construction Monitor https://lnkd.in/g5AScFzm #construction #commercialproperty #surveyors #surveys #profession #economics #ricsapac Follow RICS in Asia Pacific for the latest across the profession 🌏

Member engagement events continue across APAC – and this time it’s a pleasure to recap two recent site tours that welcomed over 55 RICS members and candidates in Hong Kong. ➡️ Townplace West Kowloon Around 20 RICS local members and candidates joined the tour of this flagship project, which opened in October 2023. Developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited, this residential project represents a contemporary lifestyle and staying experience, catering for young professionals in Hong Kong with an emphasis on promoting flexibility and diversity. A sincere thank you to Elee Lee and Ronnie C. from Sun Hung Kai for the tour and Alvin Leung FRICS – former RICS Matrics Group Member, Rachel Chung (MRICS) and Alan Choi MRICS from our RICS Hong Kong Member Engagement Group for organising the event. ➡️ Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Over 35 RICS members and candidates enjoyed a tour of this innovative site, one of the world’s leading airports, managed and operated by Airport Authority Hong Kong. HKIA is being transformed from a city airport to an Airport City with various ongoing projects, including the Three-runway System (3RS), SKYCITY and air cargo development, to reinforce HKIA’s hub status. The tour delegates were able to experience daily operations, from managing flights to responding to industry challenges; access to restricted areas including the Integrated Airport Centre to see the orchestration of passenger flow and emergency protocols; and the Sky Bridge, with its breathtaking views. The highlight of the day was Mr. Steven Yiu Siu-chung, Executive Director of Airport Operations, sharing invaluable insights into HKIA’s development. Mr. Yiu shared HKIA's vision: standing as a vital international aviation hub, seamlessly connecting air, sea, and land transport. Its strategic location at the heart of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) further enables it as a gateway to the world. Thank you to Mr. Steven Yiu Siu-chung and his team, including Mr. K H Siu, Mr. Bernard Chan, Mr Eric Lok, Mr Tony Cai, and many others. Their efforts greatly enhanced our understanding of airport operations, the aviation industry, and the convention and exhibition landscape in Hong Kong. A special thank you to Vincent Chow MRICS and Alan Choi MRICS from the RICS Member Engagement Group for making this visit possible. #surveyors #sitetour #airports #aviation #operations #residential #innovation Follow RICS in Asia Pacific for the latest across the profession 🌏

It’s been a busy and rewarding couple of weeks in Southeast Asia for RICS professionals, with a series of recent member engagement events and initiatives taking place in Singapore: ➡️ Meeting with Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Sustainability & the Environment ➡️ An insightful tour of the state-of-the-art campus at Dulwich College (Singapore), led by Orla Brady Director, Building Construction & Design, Education in Motion Global ➡️ Tour of Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA)’s gallery ➡️ Networking dinner with The Architecture Society of Shanghai China ➡️ Networking lunch with APAC World Regional Board Chair, Eric Cheah MRICS & Alex Jeffrey FRICS ➡️ Fantastic networking event at Savills Asia Pacific office with a warm welcome from Martin Fidden, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Savills. ➡️ The RICS & Real Estate Developers' Association of Singapore (REDAS) SEA conference Net Zero Carbon Cities: Dream or Reality; thank you to all our esteemed speakers including RICS President Tina Paillet, FRICS FRICS, Guest of Honour Dr Amy Khor and many more ➡️ And last but not least, the RICS Southeast Asia Awards 2024 where it was a pleasure to celebrate and recognise the best of the built and natural environments across the region We look forward to the next member engagements in region including the upcoming end of year networking engagement in Singapore: https://lnkd.in/gys9zPZ5 #southeastasia #surveyors #surveying #memberengagement #events #conferences #builtenvironment Follow RICS in Asia Pacific for the latest across the profession 🌏

Learn more about the importance of RICS qualifications in this exclusive interview with Andrew Sharp MRICS, Principal Assessor for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region in Hong Kong, with a focus on the built environment. In the article, Andrew shares his thoughts on the vital role RICS qualifications play for individual professionals and companies alike. He also discusses how Arcadis, where he is an Executive Director, supports employees in obtaining RICS qualifications and how they are integral to the firm’s business strategy. Access the article: https://lnkd.in/gdWkq-DA #ricsapac #surveyors #profession #qualification #builtenvironment Follow RICS in Asia Pacific for the latest across the profession 🌏