RICS Newsletter - 20 June 2024
Stay informed with key updates and opportunities from the world of surveying.
Latest from RICS
🔔 RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment Standard in effect from 1 July 2024
RICS whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) standard, 2nd edition, takes effect from 1 July 2024. Designed to help members consistently and accurately measure carbon emissions, the standard builds upon its 1st edition to cover all buildings and infrastructure throughout the built environment life cycle.
What does this mean for members? They’ll need to follow the standard’s requirements when completing a whole life carbon assessment. This includes recording any deviations from the standard, as part of the assessment. The 2nd edition replaces the 1st edition from 1 July onwards.
Visit the WLCA Hub.
🏢 Elections to our Governing Council - apply
The upcoming elections to our highest governing body are open for applications.
This year, we’ve made it easier than ever before to nominate yourself for election, with a CV and short statement of suitability all that’s needed to apply.
Being part of the Governing Council is a great way to progress your career and increase your professional network.
Submit your application before 13 August.
Get Involved
> Networking
🙂 UK | Shaping the future - member engagement event in Yorkshire & Humber
24 Jun | 12:00 - 14:00 BST | Leeds
Take part in this free, members-only workshop and discuss the issues that matter to you.
Meet representatives from the RICS Governing Council, Regulatory Board and executive leadership team, co-hosted by Jon Holt, the Yorkshire & Humber Regional Chair and new RICS Chief Experience Officer, Rob Man.
🌈 Last chance: join RICS at London Pride
29 June | 13:00 - 18:30 BST | Central London
Next weekend RICS will proudly march in the London Pride Parade, showcasing our common commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Join us in celebrating love and equality!
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🤝 UK | RICS Election debate - what does the new government need to do?
2 July | 17:30 - 20:00 BST | RICS, London
In this free networking event, you will meet a distinguished panel including senior executives from British Land, Vistry, and Heylo, along with industry experts Simon Rubinsohn, Peter Bill, Jackie Sadek, and Carol Lewis, Property Editor at The Times and The Sunday Times. Gain insights into what industry leaders believe the new UK Government should do to address the housing, planning, and development challenges.
> Training and webinars
🧰 New RICS technical competency toolkits
Curated by industry-leading experts, our subject toolkits offer a wealth of resources on specialized topics. Subscribers gain access to eLearning modules, conferences, and articles designed to meet their needs. Elevate your expertise with our comprehensive toolkits.
📃 FIDIC Contract Principles and Practical Use
22, 26, 29 July | 8:30 - 10:00 BST | Online
In these web classes you’ll gain a deep understanding of FIDIC contracts, used widely in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Together we will explore core principles, key milestones and practical applications. 4.5 hours CPD, ideal for project managers, engineers, and legal professionals.
💼 UK & Ireland Residential Retrofit
11 September – 9 October | 9:30 - 11:00 BST | Online
Stay current on the new RICS Retrofit Standard effective from 31 October 2024.
Enhance your professional toolkit in the growing market with this five-part web class series diving into critical aspects, ensuring that you're poised for success at every stage.
7.5 hours CPD
💻 UK Regulatory Schemes for SME’s: a comprehensive guide
28 Jun | 11:00 - 12:00 BST | Online
Join our free interactive webinar to learn the benefits of compliance and how RICS ensures high professional standards. Whether you're new or seeking a refresher, this session is perfect for you. Submit your questions in advance to get them answered live.
1 hour CPD
Stay up to date
📚 RICS publishes guidance for valuers operating in the US
To enable chartered valuers to work in the US, RICS has recently published practice information detailing the distinctive requirements that apply in this market.
Read now in RICS Journals.
🏠 Concrete commitment: the Initiative 99 competition
When 3D-printed housing company ICON invited architects and students to create designs for new affordable housing in Texas, few people could imagine entries would be quite so beautiful.
Read now in RICS Modus.
🤖 AI will support rather than replace surveyors
With its ability to analyse data rapidly and automate routine tasks AI is already changing surveying – but fears it will make us redundant don't allow for the human touch that our work requires.
Read now in RICS Journals.
Jobs
UK | Commercial / Residential Valuation Surveyor, London's Surveyors & Valuers
Are you experienced at valuing commercial, mixed-use, HMO's and residential properties?
London's Surveyors & Valuers is recruiting for a Commercial / Residential Valuation Surveyor to join their Central London based firm of chartered surveyors, carrying out commercial and residential valuations throughout London and the surrounding areas.
UK | Estates Surveyor, Braintree District Council
Do you have several years' post qualification experience of estates management on commercial and corporate property portfolios?
Braintree District Council is looking for Estates Surveyors to join their Property and Asset Management Team on a full or part time basis.
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