The RICS Podcast

The 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 qualitative information was so key in understanding the impact of insufficient sick pay provisionsChanging attitudes towards illness in the workplace post-CovidRecommendations from WPI Economics’ latest report for the Safe Sick Pay campaignHow the campaign considers the implications for SMEs and smaller companiesLinks & References:https://wpieconomics.com/publications/ssp-reform/https://www.instituteofhealthequity.org/resources-reports/working-well-delivering-better-health-outcomes-for-hidden-workersRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

It’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 sustainability for buildings of the futureThe split between commercial and residential buildings seeking carbon reductionApproaching buildings and flexible energy use with useful dataHow minimum energy efficiency standards are currently driving investmentPotential barriers to adjacent building owners working together to achieve efficiency targetsRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

The 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 the consultation on the Landlord and Tenant Act will considerPros and cons of various methods of Alternative Dispute ResolutionThe PACT process for lease renewal disputesHow to get involved with the upcoming consultationRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

The 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 mean by health & wellbeing, and a ‘healthy building’Articulating the benefits of healthy buildingsHow we reflect the need for health and wellbeing early in the routes into the surveying professionValuation of healthy buildings, and how standards may need to evolveRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

When 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 advice. No liability is accepted to users or any third parties in respect to the use of the content, or any errors or inaccuracies. Professional advice should always be obtained before applying any information from this podcast to particular circumstances.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Factors to consider when taking on workAddressing queries once a valuation report has been sent overSetting out liability limitationConsidering the scope of follow-up questions, and whether they constitute new workSteps to take if a claim is madeRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

Chris 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 climate change and how politicians balance short-term targets against long-term environmental goals.  “If we’re going to make net zero by 2050, we’ve got to reduce our emissions by 68% come 2030,” says Skidmore. “The easiest way we can do that is knowing what we can do now, which is to get on with the job of decarbonising our buildings. Having a deadline does give you an impetus to work at speed.” “Around 90% of global GDP has now signed up in some form to a net zero target. It’s because it has an end date that is manageable and has a landing pathway and it recognises that it’s not making the perfect the enemy of the good.” Skidmore also highlights the Inflation Reduction Act in the US and how it will affect decarbonisation, as well as how he felt when he signed net zero into UK law and why the UK is well-placed to meet climate change targets. “We have a wealth of academic and industry expertise that has demonstrated you can decarbonise and not de-industrialise, you can have clean growth,” he says. “Regardless of who is in government, that is going to continue.”Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

Fire 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 sustainability in fire safetyThe impacts of the drive for more sustainable constructionOvercoming major challenges in setting fire safety standardsThe need for a more joined-up approach to embedding fire safety industry-wideMaking consumers aware of their fire safety choicesRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

In 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 help you through your assessment journey, please visit our dedicated candidate support pages on the RICS website. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Distance learning while being a full time professionalWhy the assessment journey is important to businessesTips on handling the pressure of the APC interviewRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

The 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 processHow to effectively transition from management to leadershipStaying relevant as a senior leader, and keeping their teams similarly up to dateRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

RICS’ 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 Property MonitorWhere there are regional differences in sentiment index numbersThe goal of the report, and notable long-term indicatorsWhat the findings suggest about remote, hybrid and in-office work dynamics and trendsRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/