The RICS Podcast

Surveying is, by its nature, a global profession. Through bodies like the FIG, it’s key to set our sights further afield and consider how local bodies can connect, improving the profession overall.This week on The RICS Podcast, FIG Vice President Diane Dumashies dive into the values and initiatives that FIG stands for, RICS’s role within those movements, and how FIG fulfils an essential aspect of connecting global surveyors.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:FIG initiatives to connect local bodies in diverse sectorsThe need to appeal to future generations in order to uphold the profession’s standingDynamics within the three-way relationship between RICS, FIG and CASLERoyal 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/

Dilapidations may not be a new area of dispute, but as we collectively shift towards hitting essential carbon targets, TFT are leading the way in reducing lease-end waste.Their ‘Green Dilapidations’ approach encourages a collaborative process focused on reducing the need for refits, favouring the reuse and repair of assets. We hear from TFT’s Jon Rowling as he shares the foundations of this forward thinking approach with Sam Piplica on The RICS Podcast.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Why we need to push the Green Dilapidations approachCutting down on ‘single use fitouts’How Green Dilapidations are implemented at TFTParticular trouble areas such as retail spaces and air conditioning unitsRoyal 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 estimated that a staggering 15-20% of land in the UK is unregistered, and the valuation of unregistered land is a thoroughly disputed area. For anyone interested in the sector, we’ve got a detailed manual presenting a practical approach to valuing unregistered land, and this week on The RICS Podcast we hear from its authors on the intricacies of natural capital, the evolution of market value, and considerations around social, ethical and economic constructs.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Considering the subjective social and economic constructs around a piece of landAligning over agreed points and focusing on disputed points when raising issues with valuationHow market value is evolving, and the need to separate market value from priceRoyal 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/

Four exceptional young RICS surveyors of the year explain what inspired them to join the sector - and what keeps them motivated now that their careers are established.Kate Taylor FRICS, author of APC revision guides, speaks to four talented professionals in the surveying sector who have all been honoured with an RICS Young Surveyor award to see why they joined the profession and what they hope to achieve.Michele, Daryl, Javaad and Eliza give their unique perspective on the surveying industry and consider how the sector can be improved by modernising its methods and changing some of its attitudes. 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/

The built environment plays a pivotal role in managing & mitigating climate risk, and our latest Communication on Engagement report for the UN Global Compact highlights some of the key actions RICS has taken to drive a more sustainable future in the built & natural environment.On the latest episode of the podcast, Kay Pitman speaks with Global Sustainability Lead at RICS, Kisa Zehra, to break down that report, alongside the WBEF Sustainability Report from last year, plus a look ahead to this year’s report preceding COP27.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The UN Global Compact and their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)How RICS is equipping the profession with skills, tools, knowledge and competence around sustainability issuesICMS 3, IBOS, the Built Environment Carbon Database, and other RICS initiatives contributing to sustainability in the industryKey findings in last year’s Sustainability Report, and an insight into next year’s report ahead of COP27Royal 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/

Over the course of recent episodes, you’ll have heard a number of convincing advocates for the Conflict Avoidance Pledge, and in the final episode of our series on CAP, we address the final, possibly most challenging aspect - taking steps to embed it in your business.Janey Mulligan and Len Bunton look into practical implementation, how many have signed the Conflict Avoidance Pledge so far, how CAP saves money and relationships, and how you can get involved.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The growing number of signatories on the Conflict Avoidance PledgeConverting idealistic resolution strategies into concrete actionsThe various levels within the pledge, from Bronze to GoldRoyal 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/

By now we’ve heard some compelling tales of conflict avoidance over the course of our miniseries on CAP, but this week we turn our focus to the parties driving the uptake of the pledge.Ian Honeyman, Hayley Lorimer & Alan Wilson join us on The RICS Podcast to discuss the challenging leap from awareness of the pledge to practical implementation in contracts, using the pledge to encourage more collaborative relationships, and why it’s the early interventions that are most effective in reducing the cost of disputes.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Why join the CAP pledge, and how early intervention is key in resolving conflictBridging the gap between awareness and pragmatic implementationUsing CAP as an opportunity to make connection between stages of the supply chainRoyal 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/

Dispute need not be viewed as a dirty word, and should a dispute need resolving, the power of the Conflict Avoidance Process (CAP) to save time, cost and relationships is clear.In this second episode of four focusing on the value of CAP and how to implement it in practice, Derek Pye, Matt Molloy and Bob Davis - all professionals with great experience delivering the process - share their advice on building trust, diffusing tensions and making constructive recommendations.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The framework through which CAP is most effectiveEncouraging a more constructive, non-adversarial approach from both parties involvedCost savings when compared to other dispute resolution processesWhether there’ll always be a need for a third party CAP professionalHow to build trust between both parties in a disputeRoyal 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/

Conflict in a business relationship can be costly in both financial terms and reputationally. There’s a growing movement to help alleviate the billions of pounds spent on disputes: the Conflict Avoidance Pledge.In the first of a four part miniseries, Len Bunton & Janey Milligan are joined by Steven Sanzone (NHS Scotland), Stephen Blakey (Network Rail) and David MacDonald (Scottish Futures Trust) to discuss the use of Dispute Avoidance Panels, the cultural impact of the Conflict Avoidance Pledge, and how we can demonstrate the tangible benefits of CAP and DAP.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The Conflict Avoidance Pledge, and how it can be promoted down the supply chainDifferences between the Conflict Avoidance Pledge and the process of resolving conflictWhether signing the CAP should be mandated, and how that affects business cultureThe difficulty in showing the tangible benefits of CAP/DAPRoyal 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/

Regardless of the nature of your business, the importance of quality assurance to yourself and to your clients is paramount. For this reason, quality management processes are absolutely crucial.On The RICS Podcast this week, we’re joined by professionals from firms large and small - Leandro Escobar of EV Services, and Bidwells’ Liz Craig. We break down the steps you can take to ensure a quality output, how to maximise your team’s competencies & specialisms, and advice for those looking to start their own firm.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Steps to ensuring a quality output every timeThe importance of playing to your team’s strengthsAdvice for aspiring business owners to setting quality management processesThe value of peer reviewed work, even for partners in a firmRoyal 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/