The RICS Podcast

Small to Medium sized Enterprises are uniquely positioned to benefit from some of the greatest young talent in our industry, thanks to the increased numbers of apprentices looking to work in the built environment.In this episode, RICS Education & Accreditation Manager, Mike Cox, speaks with Lee Hatwell FRICS, Director at Munday + Cramer, as we explore the value that apprentices bring to smaller firms, how to develop apprentice partners, and advice for SMEs looking for apprentices for the first time.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Trailblazer apprenticeshipsHow Lee’s firm developed their partnership with Anglia Ruskin UniversityTips for SMEs looking for their first apprenticesThe value of diversity in your apprenticeship intakeRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Lee Hatwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-hatwell-650b5325/Mike Cox :https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-cox-a2bb706/Munday + Cramer: https://mcessex.co.uk/

With a growing emphasis on extending buildings’ lifecycles, the role of surveyors in retrofit and future fit projects is absolutely essential, both in ensuring a successful project, and in enhancing public understanding.This episode of The RICS Podcast features Emma Fletcher MRICS, Philip Brimley MRICS and Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS , as they focus on the important role that RICS professionals play in demystifying the area.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The gap in public understanding of retrofit and futureproofing, and how it extends beyond a building’s immediate needsIdeal futureproofing projects for homeowners looking to stay in their homes for just 5-10 years, as opposed to longer-term projectsThe role of RICS professionals in simplifying futureproofing, and providing trustworthy adviceIncentives available for futureproofing, and how we can continue to have a forward-thinking approach Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaman-sheikh/Emma Fletcher MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmafletchercambridge/Philip Brimley MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-brimley-b7751a8/

The role of valuation may be well-known within the surveying profession, but the connection to the economy may not be so apparent to the wider public, despite its necessity to society as a whole.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, the Chair of the RICS Valuation PGP Nick Knight MRICS is joined by John Clark (Lloyds Banking Group) and Paul Richards (Association of Real Estate Funds) to discuss how valuation underpins so much of the industry, how topics like ESG are evolving within it, and the need for greater public awareness of valuers’ contributions to the economy.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The critical role of valuations in the allocation of financial resources within the economyThe importance of consistency and trust in the valuation processEvolving considerations of risk factors in the valuation process, and how they inform decisionsThe growing significance of ESG and sustainability considerations in valuations, and challenges of accurately assessing the impact on asset valuesThe need to increase public awareness and appreciation of the valuation profession and its role in the wider economyRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Nick Knight: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-knight-77277064/John Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnclarkproperty/Paul Richards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-richards-a6708615/

Surveying is a rich profession with a long-spanning, illustrious history that stretches back to medieval times, and it’s a key area of focus for Professor Carl Chinn MBE.This special episode of The RICS Podcast delves into the roots of the profession, as Professor Chinn MBE shares with Suki Bell FRICS his findings on how surveying has evolved across generations, and the key figures who’ve influenced the industry as we know it today.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The historical origins of surveying, tracing back to early medieval land surveysThe evolution of surveying techniques and tools, notably the use of plane tables and the role of engravers in creating mapsThe professionalisation and diversification of surveying in the 18th and 19th centuriesThe pioneering contributions of female surveyors like Irene Martin and Evelyn PerryRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Suki Bell FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/suki-bell-frics-chair-of-the-rics-lpa-birmingham-44695620/Professor Carl Chinn MBEhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-carl-chinn-mbe-7577441b4/

Work experience forms a vital part of many aspiring surveyors’ early career, and this episode of The RICS Podcast focuses on how to find, and make the most of, work experience opportunities.Toby Stewart is a student member of RICS and student at the University of Aberdeen, and he’s joined by RICS candidate Danny Waters, and members Norman Hutchison FRICS and Fiona Stoddard MRICS to discuss the skills that students bring to firms, strategies for seeking placements, and how to balance academic commitments with work obligations.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Where students can find more information on work experience opportunitiesTips for students preparing for work experienceManaging a healthy employer-student relationshipBalancing academic commitments with work experience opportunitiesRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Toby Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobydstewart/Danny Waters:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannywaterstpi/Fiona Stoddard MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-stoddard-393141105/Norman Hutchison FRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norman-hutchison-a0244219/

Welcome to the 2025 opening episode of The RICS Podcast, where former RICS President Amanda Clack FRICS discusses the aspirations for the coming year with incoming President, Justin Sullivan FRICS.We hear what Justin hopes to prioritise over the course of his presidency, consider how the profession continues to evolve as it always has, and share how important every member of RICS is in bringing about change.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:RICS' long and distinguished history as a global professional body focused on upholding standards and serving the public interest.The evolution of the surveying profession, from its beginnings in 1868 to the diverse specialisations of todayThe importance of RICS' global reach, standards, and ethics in maintaining its position as a leader in the built environmentEngaging and supporting the next generation of surveyorsThe importance of maintaining trust and professional standards Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Justin Sullivan FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsullivan1/Amanda Clack FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-clack-4187471/

In the final of our RICS professional practice updates, Amit Patel MRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Construction at RICS) leads an end of year update with Steven Thompson and Marissa Stenning MRICS (Associate Director, Turner & Townsend alinea), covering insightful topics and initiatives from the sector.They discuss developments within the RICS and across the surveying sector at large, with a look at what members should be most aware of for the year ahead.This episode of The RICS  Podcast covers:overview of what the markets are like for construction in the UK and globallythe workforce pipeline and engaging the next generationthe private sector playbookupdates from the UK government and economical changesRelated episodes:July 2024 Professional Practice Update for ConstructionApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rics-professional-practice-update-construction-team-141/id1521536110?i=1000663622084Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3twSG5kYPynrF1gtwPM7Cv?si=3e0696e3e5bf4aad

In the fourth of our RICS professional practice updates, James Kavanagh MRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Land and Natural Resources at RICS) leads an end of year update with Tony Mulhall MRICS and Fiona Mannix, covering insightful topics and initiatives from the sector.They discuss developments within the RICS and across the surveying sector at large, with a look at what members should be most aware of for the year ahead.This episode of The RICS  Podcast covers:updates from the governments relating to land, planning and natural resourcesland management for development usehow RICS develops responses to policy and member collaborationreforms to the national planning policy framework, compulsory purchase, embodied carbon and the Peatland Code amongst other thingsRelated episodes:July 2024 Professional Practice Update for Land and Natural ResourcesApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rics-professional-practice-update-land-team-142/id1521536110?i=1000663976557Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ydLZCPUjuDsmnLkz66hEk?si=9b2643d42e33441d

In the third of our RICS professional practice updates, Ben Elder FRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Valuation and Investment at RICS) provides an end of year update with Charles Golding MRICS, Jonathan Fothergill MRICS and Nigel Sellars FRICS covering all the latest news from the sector.They discuss developments within the RICS and across the valuation sector at large, with a look at what members should be most aware of for the year ahead.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Activities of the Valuation team from the last 6 months of 2024The update to the Global Red Book, published on 2nd December 2024 and effective from January 1st 2025The Residential Property Valuation for Owner Occupation Standard First Edition consultation and key changesMandatory ESG factors within valuationRelated episodesJuly 2024 Valuation Professional Practice Update Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rics-professional-practice-update-valuation-team-140/id1521536110?i=1000663470660Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tKfaUzlCj2sg5iTxTYLx0?si=6b973b4d79fe425e

In the second of our RICS professional practice updates, Gary Strong FRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Building Surveying and Building Control at RICS) provides an end of year update with Sam Piplica MRICS, covering insightful topics and initiatives from the sector.They discuss developments within the RICS and across the surveying sector at large, with a look at what members should be most aware of for the year ahead.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:the development of RICS standards and guidance behind the scenesliaisons with governments, devolved nations and various stakeholdersthe Grenfell public inquiry reportresources and content to support member knowledge