The RICS Podcast

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 economyNick 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/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/

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 PerrySuki 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/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/

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 opportunitiesToby 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/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/

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 Justin Sullivan FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsullivan1/Amanda Clack FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-clack-4187471/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/

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=3e0696e3e5bf4aadRoyal 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 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=9b2643d42e33441dRoyal 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 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=6b973b4d79fe425eRoyal 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 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 knowledgeRoyal 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/

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=9aef6ea980884c4aRoyal 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 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/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/