RICS Newsletter - 25 April 2024
Stay ahead with the RICS Newsletter: introducing the Sustainability Award.
Latest from RICS
🏆 RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards Sustainability Award - new for 2024
Our new category celebrates the success of an individual who demonstrates exemplary sustainable practices:
- Champions innovative green initiatives.
- Demonstrates outstanding leadership in driving sustainability.
- Makes a significant impact in reducing environmental footprint.
- Inspires others to adopt eco-friendly practices.
We invite you to nominate your colleagues, peers, or even yourself for the new Sustainability Champion Award.
📚 How to get your certificate in quantity surveying practice
Our updated Quantity Surveying course is designed to teach you the basics and key skills you need in the construction industry.
Learn how to handle costs, understand construction methods, contracts, and more. Start learning and level up your knowledge and enhance key skills integral to becoming a quantity surveyor.
Get involved
🔍 Recruiting for Independent Chair - Valuation Assurance Committee
Take the reins as the Independent Chair of RICS SRB's Valuation Assurance Committee, where your leadership, ethical principles, and property valuation expertise will have a tangible impact.
📖 Take part in the Black Book user survey
We're updating our construction guidance, known as the Black Book. The new version is coming in 2025 and will include a global standard along with practical guidance material.
We've put together a quick questionnaire to get your thoughts on the existing content, structure and navigation.
Your feedback will be instrumental in shaping the future of RICS construction standards.
💼 Recruiting an independent UK qualified barrister or solicitor to join the Professional Standards Steering Group
We're looking for a UK qualified barrister or solicitor to join our Professional Standards Steering Group. This group reviews and recommends standards, reporting to the SRB.
🏝 Join us for our annual Built Environment European Summit in Bilbao, Spain
14 and 15 October 2024 |16:30 - 19:30 CEST | Bilbao
Join us in Bilbao for our next big forum! After our first successful event in Venice, we're gathering experts to talk about the future of Europe's built and natural spaces.
🌟 Stay ahead of regulations and master your specialisms with new RICS Toolkits
Our new toolkits, created with top experts, are packed with resources tailored to your field. Whether you're a specialist or just starting out, these toolkits will help you learn and grow.
Get the latest tips and best practices for just £125 + VAT for a whole year.
🏠 NEW: Home Surveys in Practice - 3 Part Series
5, 12 & 19 September 2024 | 09:30 - 11:30 BST | Online
Calling all residential property surveyors in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Stay ahead of the curve and ensure compliance in your delivery of Home Survey Reports. Refresh and expand your knowledge through engaging case studies covering the latest requirements and best practices. Let's work together to foster confidence and excellence.
Stay up to date
🤔 Why AssocRICS paves the way for a career in surveying
Four AssocRICS members from across the world discuss their route into the profession and what inspired them to become a surveyor in the first place.
🏘 No easy fix for digitising the property market
Recent initiatives call for more digitised data to make property transactions quicker and easier. But digitisation is not a new ambition – so how can we speed up the transition?
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