RICS Newsletter - 6 June 2024
Stay informed with key updates and opportunities from the world of surveying.
Latest from RICS
📣 Entry and Assessment Review Report published: have your say
Now that the Entry and Assessment Review Report is published, it’s time to have your say on the recommendations.
Join our focus group roundtables or complete the online survey to help us create a clearer, more consistent and inclusive assessment process that delivers a fair and objective experience for all candidates.
We encourage all trainees, candidates, members, and non-members worldwide to participate.
🗣 Survey of the Profession – submissions closing 12 June 2024
Provide your input for shaping our agenda for the upcoming year. Your contributions are essential in guiding RICS's efforts to enhance professionalism for public benefit.
To participate, look out for an email invitation from RICS@savanta-surveys.com
💬 Join the UK & Ireland World Regional Board (WRB)
Are you driven to make a positive impact on the built and natural environments? RICS is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our UK and Ireland WRB.
You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with RICS staff and contribute directly to building confidence within our markets.
Get involved
Events
💭 UK | Shaping the future - member engagements events
13 June 2024 | 17:30 - 19:30 BST | Belfast
Join RICS leaders for forward-looking conversations aimed at delivering positive change for the future.
Taking place across the UK, these events are designed to collaborate on setting the actions to benefit both members and the public by fostering a collaborative approach to the evolution of RICS. Next event is on 13 June 2024 in Belfast.
📅 Hong Kong Conference 2024
6 September 2024 | 09:00 - 17:00 HKT | Hong Kong
Join us to network, gain insights, and contribute for a resilient and competitive future.
This event will bring together experts, scholars, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge trends and actionable strategies. Join us to network, gain insights, and contribute to shaping Hong Kong's resilient and competitive future.
Courses
🤝 Dispute Resolution Programme for Advisers and Party Representatives
17 June 2024 | 13 hours CPD | Online
This programme is ideal for professionals advising parties in disputes within the built environment.
This is a RICS adviser course focusing on the capacities in which surveyors and other professionals act when advising and representing parties. The course is also open to other professions.
🏙 Foundation in Quantity Surveying
5 July 2024 | 150 hours CPD | Online
Dive into the world of quantity surveying with our 8-month foundation level training, perfect for those stepping into the field or seeking basic knowledge.
This expert-led course offers an introduction to the fundamental practices and core principles of quantity surveying.
🚧 Diploma in Adjudication in the Construction Industry
12 Jun 2024 | 420 hours formal CPD | Online
Ready to take your career in construction to the next level?
Our diploma is designed for professionals like you, aiming to specialise in dispute resolution within the industry. Learn from experts, gain practical knowledge and enhance your credentials.
Start your journey to becoming a qualified adjudicator!
Stay up to date
🌍 Give me shelter: the global housing crisis
The UN estimates 1.6 billion people are not adequately housed and 96,000 new homes a day need to be built. RICS President Tina Paillet FRICS discusses how members can help to ease the situation.
📚 An A–Z of lease terms for APC
Several APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) areas of knowledge depend on an understanding of lease terms. What do candidates need to know about this important aspect of tenancies?
Jobs
UK | Head of Property Portfolio, House of Commons
House of Commons is recruiting for a Head of Property Portfolio to be the leading source of expertise on corporate real estate and commercial property for the House of Commons and House of Lords.
UK | Building Surveyors and Valuers, Dunsin Surveyors
Dunsin Surveyors is seeking proactive, flexible, and highly motivated building surveyors and valuers. Ideal candidates will be self-managing, able to work independently, and eager to maximise their earnings.
UK | Commercial Manager, Octavius Infrastructure Limited
Octavius Infrastructure Limited is looking for an experienced Commercial Manager or Managing Quantity Surveyor to work on the recently awarded Wales and Western stations and building work contract.
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