RICS Newsletter - 17 October 2024
Stay informed with key updates from RICS and the world of surveying, including the latest from RICS President, Tina Paillet FRICS and a new brasserie in London.
Latest from RICS
🍸 RICS in London | Brasserie and discounts for members
Searcys has opened a new bar and brasserie at No. 11 George Street, next to our Westminster office. With an elegant space for up to 50 guests and a delicious menu, it's perfect for business or special occasions.
RICS members enjoy free Club membership and discounts.
📢 President's column | Let’s reduce construction waste with a circular economy
In her October column, Tina Paillet FRICS explains why a circular approach that emphasises reusing materials is better for the environment and the economy because of the jobs it creates.
👉 Shaping the RICS surveyors community forum
Let's redesign together myRICS, the community dedicated to RICS members, candidates and students. Your input is key!
Whether it's RICS updates, CPD activities, candidate guidance or networking opportunities, we want to hear what matters most to you.
Events
🙏 UK | Member engagement | Shaping the Future in East Midlands
23 Oct. | 10:00 - 13:00 BST | Loughborough
RICS tour, 'Shaping the future' is your chance to connect with RICS leadership and regional boards, share your ideas, and help shape the future of the Institution.
✨ RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards Gala
15 Nov. | 19:00 - 23:30 GMT | Manchester
Secure your tickets for an evening celebrating the UK's emerging surveying professionals. New categories, including Sustainability Champion of the Year, will highlight the future of our profession.
Professional conferences
🏙 Singapore | Net Zero Carbon Cities Conference
23 Oct. | 8:45 - 16:45 SGT | Singapore
Join us for a vital discussion on sustainable urban development in Southeast Asia! Hear from industry experts, policymakers, and leaders as we explore low-carbon operations, AI in urban management, ESG compliance, and more. Together, we can shape the future of sustainable cities.
🤖 UK | Harris Debate 2024 – Ethics in the Age of AI
24 Oct. | 18:00 - 21:00 BST | 1.5 hour CPD | London and online
What is the impact of AI (Artificial Intelligence) on valuation practices? Join us for this annual debate as we discuss AI and the increasingly common Automated Valuation Models (AVMs). Explore the ethical concerns, benefits and challenges of property assessments with industry leaders.
Free event.
👁 Global Land and Property Conference
5 Nov. | 7:30 - 17:00 BST | Online
Explore the future of decarbonisation, affordable housing and resilience from a global perspective. This international conference will highlight the influence and lifecycle of RICS’ global standards and how they truly shape the land and property sectors internationally.
Free for RICS members.
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Training courses
✏ Foundation in Quantity Surveying
20 Nov + more dates | 150 hours CPD | Online
Join our Foundation programme, expertly led by industry professionals, and gain the essential skills needed to effectively manage costs, ensure quality, and maintain compliance in your projects. This course is your gateway to a rewarding career in quantity surveying.
⚡ Certificate in Construction Project Management
27 Nov + more dates | 90 hours CPD | Online
Enhance your project management skills with this comprehensive online course, covering key stages of the construction lifecycle. Gain essential technical and soft skills through interactive modules and live tutor sessions, aligned with RICS competencies.
Stay up to date
🔥 UK | Compliance with guidance may prompt safety complacency
Opinion: repeated updates to UK Fire Safety: Approved Document B focus on improving safety in high-risk buildings. However, there’s a concern that these changes might lead to a "tick-box" approach to design rather than an understanding of functional requirements.
💻 UK | Fire Safety Webinar Insights on the Grenfell Report/2
Join this conversation following the Grenfell report webinar. Here, you'll find essential notes, including questions and answers from the expert-led session, along with valuable links and resources for further exploration. We encourage you to share your questions and insights.
Jobs
💼 UK | Senior Building Surveyor, GDA Surveying
GDA, a growing building consultancy in London, is seeking a Chartered Surveyor to work across multiple sectors, handling both professional and project-based work.
💼 UK | Residential Surveyor, Torus Surveying
Torus Surveying is recruiting for a Chartered Surveyor to join a team of fully qualified, experienced RICS Chartered Surveyors, at a well-established firm based in the Manchester, Warrington, North Cheshire or Liverpool area.
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