RICS Newsletter - 29 August 2024
Stay informed with key updates from the world of surveying, including our awards ceremonies across Asia Pacific.
Latest from RICS
?? Awards activities are in full swing across Asia Pacific
We were delighted to celebrate the winners of our New Zealand Awards 2024 at a cocktail ceremony in Auckland last week.?
Meanwhile, there's still time to secure your tickets for the upcoming awards in Australia, South Asia, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.?
Join us as we honour the best of the built and natural environments in your region- an opportunity not to be missed.
?? What's new with the Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) Standard
Tune in to the Engineering Matters podcast to learn why our Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) Standard is a game-changer in carbon measurement.
Hear from industry experts Amit Patel, Simon Sturgis, Mark Rogers, and Sarah Perring as they discuss the groundbreaking new edition of the WLCA Standard and its potential to drive positive change in the built environment.
Get involved
? Qualification package
Through a combination of live and recorded sessions, you can gain access to interactive and technical competency modules, case studies, mock interviews, and other resources to support you in your journey to the final assessment.
> Conferences
?? Scotland Rural Conference
3 Oct. | 9:30 - 17:00 BST | Perth, Scotland
Our conference will offer an in-depth exploration of the unique legislative landscape of rural Scotland.
Join us to discuss the impact of the Land Reform Bill and other crucial regulations affecting various surveying disciplines.
?? Northern Ireland Conference
5 Sept. | 9:30 - 17:00 BST | Belfast, Ireland
Don't miss your chance to gain actionable insights into managing supply chains, leveraging AI in quantity surveying, and overcoming material shortages.
Elevate your skills and stay ahead in Northern Ireland’s dynamic built environment sector.
?? Netherlands Valuation Conference
18 Sept. | 12:00 - 18:30 CEST | Utrecht, Netherlands
Discover the future of valuation in the Netherlands and how AI is reshaping the sector. Learn how global standards are addressing regional challenges and more.
> Training
? Expert Witness Certificate
Various dates available. | 26 hours CPD | Online
Develop essential skills in providing expert opinion evidence with our Expert Witness Certificate programme.
Learn from experienced professionals, enhance your expertise, and work towards RICS accreditation.
Register for your local programme:
?? Certificate in Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management
3 Oct. | 200 hours CPD | Online
Elevate your expertise to boost workplace efficiency, sustainability, communication, and overall competitive strategy within your organisation.
This course is tailored for professionals seeking to upskill in their roles to better support their company, staff, and clients' productivity and profitability.
Corporate group bookings are available.
Stay up to date
?? Stephen Radford MRICS: the pub surveyor
Buying, selling and valuing pub businesses sounds like a dream job but it’s a challenging sector that requires specialist knowledge of a much-loved asset class.
?? What makes modern buildings less resilient to flooding?
Properly maintained greatcoat buildings are less susceptible to flood damage than supposedly waterproof modern envelopes, as the second of two articles explains.
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