The RICS Podcast

The 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-...

One 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 frie...

George 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 va...

Across 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....

The 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 discus...

Welcome 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 Surve...

The 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 g...

With 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...

The 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 surveyin...

The 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 indus...

Zoos 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) an...

Costain 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 surro...

The 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,...

At 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 epis...

In 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 impo...

Lifelong 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...

The 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...

In 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 co...

Local 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:...

Within 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 Ref...

Ann 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 Committ...

Technology 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 b...

What 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 a...

Since 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...

What 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 f...