The RICS Podcast

This podcast was recorded before the publication of the Written Ministerial Statement on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform. For an update on the proposals please see the RICS Leasehold Reform Hub.This week on The RICS Podcast, Paul Bagust (Head of Property Practice, RICS) leads an end of year update from the Property Team, covering insightful topics and initiatives from the sector.Paul is joined by Mairead Carroll, Steve Lees MRICS, and Nigel Sellars FRICS to discuss the pivotal developments within the RICS and across the property 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:Policy changes in housing RICS’ standards developmentInitiatives for gathering RICS member and consumer feedbackThe latest updates to the RICS Global Red BookLinks & referencesRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Nigel Sellars: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-sellars-b5882661/Mairead Carroll: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairead-anne-carroll-3998b078/Steven Lees: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-lees-b87a996b/Paul Bagust: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-bagust-b0420520/Related episodes:July 2024 Professional Practice Property UpdateApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rics-professional-practice-update-property-team-139/id1521536110?i=1000662913074Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dzQ0xfP1e2g9doAmOeLOV?si=9aef6ea980884c4a

In this special episode of The RICS Podcast, 2024 President Tina Paillet joins President-Elect Justin Sullivan ahead of his 2025 presidency.Hear them discuss Tina’s takeaways from her term as President, Justin’s ambitions for his year in the role, and the role of RICS members in tackling the challenges faced today and maximising the opportunity of tomorrow.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Significant milestones for the RICS in the past yearSurveyors’ role in tackling environmental changesHow Tina has promoted the expertise of the membership regarding sustainabilityHow Justin will use his presidency as an opportunity to attract a diverse next generation to the profession.Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Tina Paillet FRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinapaillet/Justin Sullivan FRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsullivan1/

With the range of roles in the built environment, the opportunity for promotion into new roles is a key one for both financial incentive and job fulfilment.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Hilan Shah MRICS is joined by Alice Graham MRICS and Adam Ledger, a student member of RICS, to discuss how pay and promotions scale in the sector, and essential skills that have helped in their career progression so far.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The impact of technology and automation on the construction industryHow a growth mindset helps to stay competitive and adaptable in the industrySelf-advocacy and personal branding within the construction sectorGender and ethnicity-based pay gaps, and the skills & actions to help address such disparitiesRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Hilan Shah MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilanshah/Alice Graham MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceagraham/Adam Ledger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-ledger-051980209/

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 value of work experience and how to make progress with diversity in construction.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:George’s influences to get involved with constructionThe impact of media on public perception of construction and the built environmentWhat it means to work in the public interestGeorge’s passionate campaigning for social housingHow evolving technology impacts the work of  built environment professionalsRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/George Clarke: https://georgeclarke.com/Ayo Ajayi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayo-ajayi-7356376a/Emma Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-martin-arcadis/

Through impactful, engaging and fulfilling projects, surveying continues to provide an incredibly unique career path to those who consider themselves fortunate to be in the profession.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Florence Andrews MRICS hosts Vincent John Harney MRICS & Iona Lennon AssocRICS in sharing the experiences that make surveying such a joy, and how we can pass that enthusiasm on to future generations.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:How we connect with the next generation of surveyorsThe evolving role of surveyors in sustainabilityMemorable challenges that our panel have overcomeThe diverse paths through which one can enter the professionRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Florence Andrews MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-andrews-9595481/Vincent John Harney MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinceharney/Iona Lennon AssocRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iona-lennon-mciob/

The annual RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards took place on Friday 15th November 2024 in Manchester and celebrated the achievements of RICS members making a difference either as early career professionals or making a difference to others within the profession. What were the categories and who were the winners? This episode of the RICS Podcast shares the experience of the UK Matrics Surveyor Awards with those who could not attend and includes comments from a variety of people including the winners of each category. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The nomination categories and winners of eachComments from each winner about their careers so far and how they became a surveyorThe value of networking and role models in the professionThe atmosphere and experience of being at the awardsRelated episodes:What is an RICS surveyor? Industry Perceptions from an Early Career ProfessionalWhy are you proud to be a surveyor?Women in Surveying, What Does Progress Look Like? 

The natural environment is just as vital as the built environment, so this week on The RICS Podcast we’re joined by three fantastic members of RICS’ Land & Natural Resources Professional Group Panel (PGP).David Sandbrook FRICS - chair of the Land and natural resources PGP and director of Sandbrook Land & Minerals Limited - is joined by Grace Prowse MRICS (HS2) and Duncan Moss FRICS (Ordnance Survey), to discuss challenges and opportunities specific to the ‘unbuilt environment’, increasing consideration for environmental concerns across the board, and the need for a diverse industry.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The growing role of geospatial data in land surveyingHow surveying in the natural environment differs from the built environmentThe need for diversity and inclusion in surveyingTraits of an ideal surveyor and routes into the professionRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyorshttps://www.rics.org/uk/David Sandbrook MRICS https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-sandbrook-frics-mrtpi-29b73214/Grace Prowse FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-prowse-523b6a89/

Welcome to this special episode of The RICS Podcast, in a series covering the work of our Professional Group Panels (PGPs).This episode features a discussion around the Building Surveying and Building Control PGP, which covers all-important areas like building safety, the maintenance of standards, and ways to engage the next generation with building surveying. Joining Gary Strong FRICS to share their expertise are Helen McKeown MRICS (AECOM), Rosemary Silver FRICS (Avison Young) and Neil Wotherspoon FRICS (Tuffin Ferraby Taylor) who all feature on the Building Surveying and Building Control PGP.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Resourcing levels and the the private sector in relation to building control Conservation, the net zero agenda and sustainabilityThe importance of continual professional development and how members can engage with thisWhere members can find information to support their roles and relevant networksEngaging the next generation of surveyors with the built environmentFind out more on the RICS Building Surveying and Building Control PGP page.

Welcome to this special episode of The RICS Podcast, in a series covering the work of our Professional Group Panels (PGPs).This episode features a discussion around the Construction PGP, which covers all-important areas like sustainability, digitisation and the growth of technology in the sector, and the the necessity of strong transport infrastructure.Joining Steven Thompson FRICS to share their expertise are James Garner FRICS (Gleeds), Natasha Orange MRICS (HS2) and Jeevani Subasinghe MRICS (Transport for London) who all feature on the Construction PGP.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The RICS Construction PGP and its focus areasEmerging topics such as advancing technology and a spotlight on sustainabilityTransport developments and the challenges to these coming to fruition How RICS members can feed back and feed in to activities such as consultations, standards updates and general responsesFind out more on the RICS Construction PGP page.

Welcome to this special episode of The RICS Podcast, in a series covering the work of our Professional Group Panels (PGPs).This episode features a discussion around the Valuation PGP, which covers all-important areas like trends in capital investment, prudent value, pension funds and REITS, bank valuation and support for the housing markets, and the importance of trust and standards. Joining Ben Elder FRICS to share their expertise are Dr Mona Shah FRICS (Vayati Systems and Research Inc), Alvah Beander FRICS (Melanin Art Appraisals) and Joshim Uddin MRICS (JJ Viability), who all feature on the Valuation PGP.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Prudent value and what this will mean for the valuation industryWhy trust and standards are so importantAttracting capital and enabling it to flow into development Upcoming reviews, updates and standardsHow RICS members can influence policy, standards, consultations and RICS responsesFind out more on the RICS Valuation PGP page.