RICS Newsletter - 14 September 2023
Explore the latest from RICS, including Professional Group Panels (PGP) member recruitment, events and conferences, and how Chat GPT fits into the profession.
Latest from RICS
?? Professional Group Panels (PGP) member recruitment
Serve on the newly formed PGP's and help shape the RICS strategy and plans for the relevant Professional Groups ??
?? Meet the RICS Awards Winners and Finalists across APAC
We continue to celebrate the best of the built environment from across the APAC region in 2023.
Head over to our website to meet the Winners in China, South Asia, Australia and New Zealand; or the recently announced Finalists of Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
Get Involved
?? Consultation on changes to valuation regulation
We are seeking your input on enhancing the assurance framework for valuations to future-proof practices in the public interest.
Our proposals include introducing a Valuation Compliance Officer role, establishing a registry of regulated valuation firms, and forming a new Valuation Assurance Committee.
If you are a valuer, part of a valuation firm or a client, or relying on valuations, your insights will shape our future assurance model.
?? UK Planning and Development Conference
19 Sep 2023 | 09:30 - 17:00 BST | Cavendish Conference Venues and Online
Join us in-person or virtually to hear the systematic and regulatory changes and how to address issues in the planning and development sector.
You will hear from industry experts about proposed reforms to the planning systems, including updates on the National Planning Policy Framework, Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, and additional policy expectations for the sector.
?? UK Residential Property Conference
4 October | 08:30 - 17:00 BST | Cavendish Venues, 22 Duchess Mews, London W1G 9DT
Stay up to date on various topics including renters reform, retrofitting, building safety and leasehold reform.
?? Knowledge and Information Services
Our Knowledge and Information Services combine a traditional library service with a variety of online resources to assist you in your day-to-day work, wherever you are.
Head over to our dedicated webpage to watch our webinar and learn more about the service.
?? Online Expert Determination Training
9 Oct - 8 Nov 2023 | 19:00 - 21:30 GST | 18 CPD hours
Advance in your career and unlock new opportunities in construction dispute resolution. Our 6-week online programme will teach you how to conduct expert determination and manage the process from start to finish.
Sign up for the course taking place in your region ??
? UK
? MENA
Stay up to date
? Asbestos management practice found wanting
Drawing on data from asbestos survey organisations, a report shows how widespread the material remains in UK building stock – and calls for drastic improvement in management practices.
Read more with #RICSJournals.
?? Can ChatGPT speed up conveyancing?
Conveyancers and tech firms have been testing AI’s capabilities on the property transaction process. But does it work and what does it mean for the future of the profession?
Read more with #RICSModus.
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