The RICS Podcast
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Welcome to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Podcast, an exclusive podcast series bringing together expert guests to discuss the most pertinent, industry-shaping topics from the world of Chartered Surveying. Every Monday you can expect a vibrant panel discussion covering topics such as new rules of conduct, the future of quantity surveying and the RICS global standard to name a few. Tune in to stay on top of the latest industry trends and changes whilst topping up your skills. Learn more and become a member at: https://www.rics.org/uk/
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What is the value of sustainable housing? with Emma Fletcher MRICS, Maria Dutton and Timothy Bannister #125
April 26, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBWith sustainability becoming a growing area of focus among the residential property industry, this week’s RICS Podcast focuses on how green practices are reflected for consumers, banks and surveyors alike. Emma Fletcher MRICS (RICS/Octopus Energy) is joined by Timothy Bannister (Rightmove) and Maria Dutton (Green Finance Institute) to discuss the overlap in understanding of sustainability between stakeholders, surveyors’ role in promoting sustainable residential development, and how the sec...
The New Leading Standards to Revolutionise Carbon Reduction in the Built Environment with Charlotte Neal, David Partridge & Clara Bagenal George #124
April 22, 2024 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWhile the need for carbon reduction is clear, the route to creating a built environment that better serves this need is constantly being refined. Through their work at Introba UK and Related Argent respectively, Clara Bagenal George and David Partridge are contributing to the RICS whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) standard and the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. Clara and David join RICS’ Charlotte Neal on the podcast this week to discuss the formation of these standards, and persona...
Raising the RICS: promoting Chartership and cultivating community with Matthew Talliss FRICS, Girija Deshmukh and Sam Nicholson MRICS #123
April 15, 2024 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThe APC process leads surveyors to chartership, but for those yet to embark on the process, professionals like Girija Deshmukh, Sam Nicholson MRICS and Matthew Tallis FRICS are promoting its purpose globally. Girija (RICS Campus Ambassador, Cardiff University) and Sam (Partner, Wakefields Chartered Building Surveyors) join Matthew (Global Cost & Commercial Management Service Director, Arcadis) on The RICS Podcast this week to share their journeys, the impact they’re making on international ...
Industry Challengers: what needs to change in the built environment? with Jessie Leung MRICS, Joshua Hurst MRICS and Katy Robinson MRICS #122
April 08, 2024 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThe next generation of built environment professionals are driving a great deal of positive change in the industry, with fresh vision and awareness of the impact we can have as a sector. This week’s RICS Podcast features the expertise of Jessie Leung MRICS, Estates Surveyor at South Gloucestershire Council and a 2024 MIPIM Challenger, Joshua Hurst MRICS, Chartered Building Surveyor at JLL and co-chair of their race network, and Katy Robinson, Senior Project Manager at East Riding of Yorksh...
Regulated Professions: What Can We Learn From Each Other? with Demi Yianni MRICS, Kirsten Hald MRICS and Maria Wiedner MRICS #121
March 25, 2024 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBOne of the fantastic elements to surveying is the number of routes into the profession. This week The RICS Podcast showcases three members who began their paths in other regulated professions before becoming surveyors themselves. Demi Yianni is joined this week by Kirsten Hald and Maria Wiedner to discuss their vastly different backgrounds, transferable skills, how they explain their roles to friends and family, and the most important personality traits in surveying. This episode of The RI...
Beyond the Screen: George Clarke HonRICS in conversation with Emma Martin MRICS and Ayo Ajayi MRICS #120
March 18, 2024 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBGeorge Clarke is an architect, television presenter, campaigner and educator whose position allows him to bridge gaps between the built environment and those less acquainted with the construction industry. In a special episode of The RICS Podcast, George joins RICS members Arcadis’ Emma Martin and WT Partnership’s Ayo Ajayi as they discuss his passion for construction, the industry’s image, the value of work experience and how to make progress with diversity in construction. This episode o...
Women in surveying: what does progress look like? with Susanne Eickermann Riepe FRICS, Komilla Chadha MRICS, Hannah Jeong MRICS and Sara Cameron FRICS #119
March 08, 2024 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBAcross the built environment we’re seeing an ever-growing contingent of fantastic female professionals enriching the sector, yet there’s plenty more to be done in the D&I space. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, we’re marking International Women’s Day with a panel of four senior professionals - Susanne Eickermann Riepe FRICS, Komilla Chadha MRICS, Hannah Jeong MRICS and Sara Cameron FRICS. Their discussion considers how the industry can evolve to further improve opportunities for female ...
Women in surveying: what does progress look like? with Susanne Eickermann Riepe FRICS, Komilla Chadha MRICS, Hannah Jeong MRICS and Sara Cameron FRICS #118
March 08, 2024 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBAcross the built environment we’re seeing an ever-growing contingent of fantastic female professionals enriching the sector, yet there’s plenty more to be done in the D&I space. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, we’re marking International Women’s Day with a panel of four senior professionals - Susanne Eickermann Riepe FRICS, Komilla Chadha MRICS, Hannah Jeong MRICS and Sara Cameron FRICS. Their discussion with considers how the industry can evolve to further improve opportunities for as...
Analysing the Government’s Spring Budget 2024 with Simon Rubinsohn, James Sproule & Ola Alade MRICS #118
March 08, 2024 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThe UK Chancellor’s budget on Wednesday announced a host of new fiscal measures, but it remains to be seen whether we’re to expect another fiscal event by the end of this year. Simon Rubinsohn (RICS Chief Economist) is joined on this week’s RICS Podcast by James Sproule (Chief Economist - UK at Handelsbanken) & Ola Alade (Professional Group Panel Member - Commercial Property at RICS) to discuss the biggest economic takeaways from the budget, focus on how the property sector is affected by t...
Navigating Residential Valuation Standards with Nigel Sellars, Louise Avery MRICS, Fiona Haggett FRICS & Rob Mead FRICS #117
March 04, 2024 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWelcome back to another RICS podcast episode led by the RICS standards team, providing valuable insights about updates to UK residential valuation standards. This week Nigel Sellars, RICS Senior Specialist in Property, is joined by Louise Avery MRICS, Managing Director at Avery & Co, Fiona Haggett FRICS, Head of Valuation at Barclays UK and Rob Mead FRICS, Technical Director at Connells Surveyors. Their discussion provides an understanding of the motivation behind revisions to the Red Boo...
UK National Supplement: key changes to residential valuation with Nigel Sellars, Louise Avery MRICS, Fiona Haggett FRICS & Rob Mead FRICS #117
March 04, 2024 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWelcome back to another RICS podcast episode led by the RICS standards team, providing valuable insights about updates to UK residential valuation standards. This week Nigel Sellars, RICS Senior Specialist in Property, is joined by Louise Avery MRICS, Managing Director at Avery & Co, Fiona Haggett FRICS, Head of Valuation at Barclays UK and Rob Mead FRICS, Technical Director at Connells Surveyors. Their discussion provides an understanding of the motivation behind revisions to the Red Boo...
Actioning the ‘S’ in ESG with World Green Building Council’s Catriona Brady #116
February 26, 2024 01:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBThe growth of ESG as a consideration throughout the sector has been remarkable in recent years, but with such a focus on environmental issues, there’s a risk of social and governance issues being neglected. Catriona Brady is the Director of Strategy and Development at World Green Building Council, and with recent reports from both RICS and the World Green Building Council emphasising a drive for greater change in the sector, she joins Kisa Zehra to discuss the practical steps to help the in...
Simplifying the Candidate Experience with Gill Quinn, Abraham Laker, Brittany Marsland & Richard Crow #115
February 19, 2024 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWith several routes into the surveying profession your experience as a candidate is a unique one, and learning from the experiences of others is a wonderful way to set expectations and prepare effectively for a successful submission. Joining RICS Candidate Engagement Manager (UK&I) Gill Quinn in this week’s podcast are Abraham Laker, Brittany Marsland & Richard Crow FRICS, all from Rapleys and bringing their own experiences of the qualification process. We hear the key differences between...
The Surveyor’s Role in the Energy Transition with Roger Esson MRICS, Amit Patel MRICS, Jenny Stanning and Stephen Thompson FRICS #114
February 12, 2024 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThe transition to greener energy sources is an ongoing endeavour, and the role that surveyors will play in that transition is a growing one in both importance and impact. Discussing this shift, this week The RICS Podcast welcomes Jenny Stanning, Stephen Thompson FRICS, Amit Patel MRICS and host Roger Esson MRICS to discuss the trends emerging in the energy sector, and their effects on the surveying profession. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: The surprising amounts of energy still...
The Surveyor’s Role in the Energy Transition with Roger Esson MRICS, Amit Patel MRICS, Jenny Stanning and Stephen Thompson FRICS - Episode 114
February 12, 2024 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThe transition to greener energy sources is an ongoing endeavour, and the role that surveyors will play in that transition is a growing one in both importance and impact. Discussing this shift, this week The RICS Podcast welcomes Jenny Stanning, Stephen Thompson FRICS, Amit Patel MRICS and host Roger Esson MRICS to discuss the trends emerging in the energy sector, and their effects on the surveying profession. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: The surprising amounts of energy still...
Opportunities for equity: effective organisations with RICS Sybil Taunton & UKREiiF’s Nathan Spencer #113
February 05, 2024 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThe built environment industry will be more effective to all if diverse voices are included, which intensifies the very present need for greater equity and inclusion. But, what does this look like in practice? How can organisations contribute to cultivating a more inclusive industry? Nathan Spencer is Director at UKREiiF, and he joins RICS’ Sybil Taunton to discuss strategies for leading the industry towards a more inclusive environment, and the long-standing importance of social value as a...
Surveying stories: at the zoo! with Ginny Banham MRICS, Richard Baldwin MRICS and Richard Morris MRICS #112
January 29, 2024 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBZoos and safari parks are tasked with not only running a profitable attraction, but investing that profit into suitable premises for wildlife conservation, presenting a unique challenge from a building surveyor’s perspective. How do these leisure assets balance profitability alongside ESG? In this podcast, Ginny Banham MRICS (Fisher German LLP) is joined by Richard Baldwin MRICS (Avison Young) and Richard Morris MRICS (Property Surv) to share their views on a unique arm of the surveying pr...
Infrastructure: What is Going Wrong and How Might We Fix It? with Alex Vaughan, CEO of Costain Group #111
January 22, 2024 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBCostain Group’s Alex Vaughan joins us on this episode of The RICS Podcast brought to you by the WBEF team to discuss current trends in the infrastructure market domestically and internationally, and what’s required to improve overall efficiency in the area. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Challenges with the investment needed to support the UK’s infrastructure needs The complexities surrounding the delivery of transport infrastructure The potential role for an infrastructure min...
The role of RICS Knowledge and Practice Committee with Luay Al-Khatib & Simon Rawlinson #110
January 15, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBThe RICS Knowledge and Practice Committee (KPC) maintains and develops essential knowledge and professional practice. Its formation presents a notable step towards advancing industry and public knowledge on key issues. In this podcast, RICS’ Director of Knowledge & Practice Luay Al-Khatib speaks with Chair of the Knowledge and Practice Committee, Simon Rawlinson, about how the group functions, its role within RICS and the role of knowledge and practice in supporting wider society. This epi...
What Is an RICS Surveyor? with Kareem Zahran MRICS, Sinead Clarkson MRICS and Ashley Royer AssocRICS #109
January 08, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBAt the heart of the surveying profession, and what it means to be an RICS Surveyor, lies an industry that’s equally varied, rewarding and impactful. This episode of The RICS Podcast brings together the expertise of Ashley Royer AssocRICS, Kareem Zahran MRICS and host Sinead Clarkson MRICS as they speak about their career paths, unique journeys, and how aspiring surveyors can do the same. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Routes into the industry and the breadth of roles available ...
ESG in 2024: the good, the bad and the sustainable with RICS President Tina Paillet and Frank Hovorca #108
January 02, 2024 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this podcast episode RICS Sustainability Chair, Frank Hovorka interviews RICS President Elect, Tina Paillet about the evolution of sustainability in the built environment. Tina shares her perspective of how sustainability has developed during her time in the industry, highlighting the growing role of public perception and policy. Examining developments in sustainability standards and their importance for measurement, Frank and Tina refer the need for differentiation between long-term and...
Learning for a Lifetime: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of CPD with Peter Smith, Chris Blundell and Liz Smith #107
December 25, 2023 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBLifelong learning is essential for professionals to maintain and advance their skills, knowledge and competence in a rapidly changing world. Providing ongoing training and skills development demonstrates commitment to clients, aligns professionals with evolving client expectations and ensures continuous improvement. In this episode of the RICS Podcast we welcome our CPD Framework Steering Group who are leading the way and championing change in personal development. Join the Chair, Peter ...
The value of entering the RICS Awards with Award Winners: Arcadis’ Hannah Grover & David Baker, and Randall Simmonds LLP’s Phil Lewis #106
December 18, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThe RICS Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. As part of our ongoing commitment to raise the profile of industry professionals and teams, the Awards aim to demonstrate the positive impact that the built environment has on individuals and communities, while also promoting the role that the profession has in making projects a reality. Joining our UK Awards Judge Colin Harrop (Hardies Property and Constructi...
UK National Supplement - The Key Technical Changes to Public Sector Valuation with Jonathan Fothergill, Donna Best, Graham Stalker & Jaspreet Rahi #105
December 11, 2023 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this episode of The RICS Podcast we’re kicking off a series of episodes covering all the key points from the recently launched UK National Supplement in October. Touching first on the elements relevant to public sector valuation, Jonathan Fothergill is joined by Graham Stalker, Donna Best, and Jaspreet Rahi to discuss the changes and their major implications. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Reasoning behind some of the more notable rewrites of legislation How many of the chan...
WBEF: City-Level Support for Climate-Positive Cities with C40 Cities’ Frankie Downy #104
December 04, 2023 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBLocal government support for energy efficient buildings is essential to creating the climate-friendly cities of the future, a vision supported by C40 Cities. Frankie Downy joins Stephen Lorimer (Centre for Net Zero) on this WBEF episode of The RICS Podcast to discuss how cities can manage the transition towards more energy efficient models at a local level. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: How different cities in C40 are evaluating the best policies to put in place for their exist...
The King’s Speech: Impacts to Our Industry with Head of Strategic Research & Insight at Arcadis, Simon Rawlinson #103
November 29, 2023 01:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWithin the recent King’s Speech, King Charles III’s first as monarch, we were offered a glimpse into some of the major bills and reforms with far-reaching impacts to our industry’s professionals. Breaking down the vital elements of this speech on episode 103 of The RICS Podcast, co-hosts Dominic Collyer and Mahvesh Ibrar talk with Arcadis’ Siman Rawlinson about the wider impacts of the Renters Reform Bill, modernisation of the arbitration system, key elements not raised in the speech, and m...
MODUS: 'Remember why we became surveyors' with Ann Gray and Simon Rawlinson #102
November 27, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBAnn Gray FRICS took up her one-year term as RICS president in January 2023 and has overseen a significant 12 months for the Institution. In the latest episode of the Modus podcast, Building the Future, Simon Rawlinson MRICS discusses the highlights and the challenges of 2023 with Gray. He also outlines what he’s been doing so far in his new role as chair of the RICS Knowledge and Practice Committee.
WBEF: Reimagining the Built Environment Through Data & Artificial Intelligence with RXR Realty’s Andrew Min #101
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBTechnology is an ever-shifting phenomenon, and while data has always been a source of innovation, AI has accelerated the utility of data, particularly in the built environment. In this week’s World Built Environment Forum podcast, Andrew Min joins Andrew Knight to take us into the technological use cases for data & artificial intelligence, and how they’re evolving our perceptions of what the built environment can offer. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Reimagining the built enviro...
MODUS: Making a greener Manchester with Andy Burnham #100
November 13, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWhat do devolved powers mean for Greater Manchester and its ability to make independent decisions on its built environment? Why is net zero a key part of the region’s plans to reindustrialise? And can local authorities be given the power to penalise landlords who don’t take care of the properties they own? That’s what Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester discusses with Emma Causer, UK and Ireland market director at RICS, in the latest episode of the Modus podcast. As part of...
Essential Insights from Secondary Legislation for the Building Safety Act with Andrew Thomas & David Savage #99
November 13, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBSince episode 58 of The RICS Podcast in February, where we covered the Building Safety Act, there’s been a number of key changes worth noting in new secondary legislation. Returning to discuss gateways 2 & 3, approaches to higher-risk buildings (HRBs), remediation orders and much more are RICS’ Andrew Thomas and David Savage, sharing their insights once again with Gary Strong. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: What the secondary legislation has introduced, and how the industry is r...
Essential Insights from Secondary Legislation for the Building Safety Act 2022 with Gary Strong, Andrew Thomas & David Savage #99
November 13, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBSince Episode 58 of The RICS Podcast in February 2022, where we covered an overview of the Building Safety Act 2022, there’s been a number of key changes worth noting in new secondary legislation. Returning to discuss Gateways 2 & 3, approaches to higher-risk buildings (HRBs), remediation orders and much more are Andrew Thomas MRICS and David Savage LLB, sharing their insights once again with host Gary Strong FRICS. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: What the secondary legislation h...
MODUS: Women of colour in real estate #98
November 06, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWhat challenges are faced by women of colour in the construction industry? That’s the question this episode of Building the Future is exploring. Sybil Taunton, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at RICS, speaks to Ally Reid MRICS, Europe Real Estate Associate Director at QNB Capital. During their conversation, they cover topics such as the gender pay gap and why it’s exacerbated for people from different backgrounds, as well as how the industry can address the balance of representatio...
RICS: The New Leading Standards to Revolutionise Carbon Reduction in the Built Environment with Charlotte Neal, David Partridge & Clara Bagenal George #97
October 30, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWhile the need for carbon reduction is clear, the route to creating a built environment that better serves this need is constantly being refined. Through their work at Introba UK and Related Argent respectively, Clara Bagenal George and David Partridge are contributing to the RICS whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) standard and the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. Clara and David join RICS’ Charlotte Neal on the podcast this week to discuss the formation of these standards, and persona...
WBEF: Hidden Workers: Sick pay, Procurement and Addressing Health Inequalities at Work with WPI Economics’ Laura Osborne and Legal & General’s Mark Tyson #96
October 23, 2023 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBThe provision of sick pay and support for workers in ill health is a key issue in the Safe Sick Pay campaign’s push to reduce health inequality. In a recent report for the campaign, WPI Economics highlighted the reality of Statutory Sick Pay and the positive benefits of reform - Laura Osborne joins us on The RICS Podcast to share more on the campaign, the report, and how industry attitudes towards sick pay are changing for the better. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Why qualitati...
WBEF: The Role of Flexible Buildings in Energy Efficiency with Sarah Joliffe #95
October 23, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIt’s said that buildings amount to 40% of carbon emissions in cities, which demonstrates the need for change in both commercial and residential offerings to improve energy efficiency. Working to achieve this at BAM is Sarah Joliffe, who joins Stephen Lorimer on this WBEF episode of The RICS Podcast to discuss how the retrofit and ongoing design of flexible buildings is contributing to a more efficient, less carbonised world. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: BAM’s role in building ...
Reform of the Landlord & Tenant Act Through an ADR Lens with Martin Burns and Dominic Collyer #94
October 16, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThe Landlord & Tenant Act is a longstanding piece of legislation currently in the process of reform, and with a consultation coming soon it’s an ideal time to get involved. With an extensive legal background and expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution, RICS’ Martin Burns joins Dominic Collyer on The RICS Podcast this week to discuss the reforms, benefits of particular ADR methods, the relative underuse of the PACT process, and much more. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: What t...
RICS: Reform of the Landlord & Tenant Act Through an ADR Lens with Martin Burns and Dominic Collyer #94
October 16, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThe Landlord & Tenant Act is a longstanding piece of legislation currently in the process of reform, and with a consultation coming soon it’s an ideal time to get involved. With an extensive legal background and expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution, RICS’ Martin Burns joins Dominic Collyer on The RICS Podcast this week to discuss the reforms, benefits of particular ADR methods, the relative underuse of the PACT process, and much more. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: What t...
RICS: Redefining ‘Healthy Buildings’ and Distinguishing Health from Sustainability with Ekkist’s Managing Director, Olga Turner Baker #93
October 09, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThe built environment’s benefits to its occupants extend far beyond the mere structure, taking into account the decisions that help them lead healthier lives daily. Ekkist’s Managing Director, Olga Turner Baker, joins us on The RICS Podcast to discuss the increasing awareness of healthy buildings, the benefits of diversity in teams thinking about healthy buildings, and how we articulate their benefits to those early in the profession. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: What do we me...
RICS: Valuation Risk and Pragmatic Steps in the Event of a Claim with Naomi Park, Legal Director at DAC Beachcroft #92
October 02, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBWhen undertaking valuation, the hopes and likelihood for a legal claim made against your work are low, which means that claims can come as a shock to many professionals. Naomi Park is the Legal Director at DAC Beachcroft LLP and is well placed to offer her experience and expertise in preventing these issues arising, and pragmatic steps to take if a claim is made against you. NOTE: This podcast is created on a general basis for information only, and doesn’t constitute professional or legal ...
Modus: The race to net zero with Chris Skidmore MP #91
October 01, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBChris Skidmore MP is the former chairman of the UK government’s Net Zero Review. In June 2019 he signed net zero pledges into law, which include a target to end the UK’s contribution to global warming by 2050. In the latest episode of the Modus podcast Building the Future, Luay Al-Khatib, Director of Knowledge and Practice at RICS, asks Skidmore what his objectives are for the upcoming COP28 conference in Dubai. They also discuss whether the UK is still a leading nation on tackling clima...
WBEF: International Fire Safety Challenges, Including Sustainability Impacts Explained with Gary Strong (Chair) and Brian Meacham (USA) from the IFSS Coalition #90
September 25, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBFire safety is a global issue with far-reaching impacts, which extend beyond the initial damage that most would consider from undesired fires. In this WBEF episode of The RICS Podcast, Meacham Associates Managing Partner Brian Meacham takes us through the impacts of sustainable construction, major challenges in setting fire safety standards, and how the industry can make consumers aware of their fire safety choices. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Current global attitudes towards...
Candidate Support: Welcome to your Assessment Journey on the APC with Zoe Bashforth #89
September 18, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this podcast, we are joined by Zoe Bashforth, MRICS, Assessor and Counsellor. Zoe has a unique perspective starting out in the UK, and making her way all the way to New Zealand, where she is the Director of WT Partnership in Auckland. Zoe shares her personal Journey, the best steps and actions all candidates and members can take when starting, and key points to becoming a professional member. If you would like to find out more about the range of local and global resources available to h...
RICS: Talent Retention and Leadership Excellence in the Business Valuation Profession with Adrian Nicholls, PJ Patel and Srividya Gopal #88
September 11, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThe business valuation sector is a highly rewarding area, in which Adrian Nicholls, PJ Patel and Srividya Gopal have carved their career path. With an abundance of experience between them, the trio share their journeys through the profession with Steve Choi in an episode of The RICS Podcast focused on how to excel in leadership roles, and retain talent within business valuation. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: The rewarding aspect of mentorship on both sides of the mentoring proc...
WBEF: Key Sentiments from the Commercial Property Markets and the Future of the Office with Tarrant Parsons, Paul Swinney, Donglai Luo #87
August 28, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBRICS’ Global Commercial Property Monitor is a quarterly guide to the trends in the commercial property markets, and Q2 presents some pertinent new insights for the sector. In this WBEF episode of The RICS Podcast, Tarrant Parsons, Paul Swinney and Donglai Luo break down some of the biggest findings and trends, discuss regional differences, and links with the current balance of hybrid work. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Significant findings from the latest Global Commercial Prop...
Modus: Regeneration in the Thames Estuary #86
August 20, 2023 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBKate Willard OBE is on a mission to transform the Thames Estuary region of north Kent, south Essex and east London. She’s doing this in her roles as chair of the Thames Estuary Growth Board and the Thames Estuary envoy. Through a programme of regeneration and infrastructure development, the Growth Board hopes to boost the economies of the 17 different local authorities included in the Thames Estuary, as part of a ‘Green Blue Action Plan’. In this episode of the Building the Future po...
Candidate Support: The Senior Professional and Associate Journey with Aled Jenkins MRICS and Jordanne Dunn AssocRICS #85
August 14, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this podcast we are joined by two RICS members that are eager to share their experiences of the assessment process. Aled Jenkins, MRICS who completed the Senior Professional assessment and Jordanne Dunn, AssocRICS, who followed the Associate route. They discuss useful resources that they used during their assessment journey, bust some common myths and provide their top tips to support candidates taking these routes. If you would like to find out more about the range of local and globa...
RICS: The Residential Sector, Tribunal Membership & Vital Standards Consultations with Antony Parkinson & Mairead Carroll #84
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThroughout Antony Parkinson’s varied career in the residential property sector, he’s been on both sides of an APC assessment, garnered experience as a tribunal member, and seen the profession from outside and within RICS itself. Antony’s journey holds lessons for so many within various specialisms of the surveying profession, and he joins Mairead Carroll on The RICS Podcast this week to share some of his career’s key learnings. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Opportunities that A...
RICS: A Future-Thinking Outlook on Residential Retrofit with Historic England’s Hannah Reynolds #83
July 31, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBWith the release of a brand new consultation for the RICS Residential Retrofit Standard, there’s a renewed push to improve support for householders retrofitting their homes. Hannah Reynolds is a part of the Expert Working Group for these standards, and in this week’s RICS Podcast she joins RICS’ Antony Parkinson to discuss her background, how to shift misconceptions about retrofitting traditional buildings, and where RICS members can get involved in the current consultation. This episode o...
WBEF: Charting a Course to Sustainable Tourism with CEO of The Travel Foundation, Jeremy Sampson #82
July 24, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIn the years following Covid-19, the tourism industry has seen a resurgence which highlights the sector’s impact on sustainability. With a keen focus on the opportunities for sustainable tourism to thrive in the years to come, The Travel Foundation’s CEO, Jeremy Sampson, is our guest on this week’s World Built Environment Forum episode of The RICS Podcast. Jeremy joins James Kavanagh to discuss the potential damage on local ecosystems, the levels of environmental awareness in consumers, an...
Candidate Support: Moving Forward Following a Referral Result with Kate Taylor #81
July 17, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBFollowing the intense assessment process, the last thing a candidate wants to receive is a referral result, however, it is an outcome that many will face. For this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Kate Taylor FRICS, who will discuss overcoming that disappointment and how to use the experience and feedback to positively move forward into the next attempt. If you would like to find out more about the range of local and global resources available to help you through your assessment jo...