The RICS Podcast

Welcome to RICS shorts, a mini-series of episodes of The RICS Podcast, in which we learn more about RICS members and those with whom surveyors work and collaborate.This week’s guest is Jaisie Withers, RICS student member, Assistant Cost Consultant at Mace and Ambassador for Regeneration Brainery. She shares her experience as a young professional in the construction industry, how she’s fostering a sense of community & inclusivity, and the value of fresh perspectives in the profession.Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Jaisie Withers AssocRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaisie-withers-293b04212/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 first in a special series of short episodes of The RICS Podcast, in which we learn more about RICS members and those with whom surveyors work and collaborate.This week’s guest is Adrian McClinton, a property litigation solicitor, who shares how his work overlaps and impacts upon RICS members, and some of the current trends in property litigation which are worth being cognizant of in the coming months and years.Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Adrian McClinton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-mcclinton-5061a032/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 final assessment can naturally set off nerves for many candidates preparing for their presentations, so this week’s RICS podcast is centred around calming nerves and preparing to perform at your peak.Offering perspectives from the candidate side and as an assessor herself, Michelle Parkes joins Ellie Sainsbury to share strategies to calm nerves ahead of your final assessment.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:Michelle’s personal experiences with the assessment, on both sides of the panelTips on long-term preparation and short-term strategies to alleviate stress and nervesThe assessors’ roles being to help you perform your best, rather than to be imposingTools to help you practise, rehearse and self-assess your presentationResources discussed: LionHeart - APC SupportRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/RICS Candidate Support: https://www.rics.org/join-rics/candidate-supportLionheart: https://www.lionheart.org.uk/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 another of our candidate support instalments of The RICS Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by RICS member, assessor and mentor, Jen Lemen FRICS. Offering a perspective from the other side of the interview table, Jen shares advice on how to prepare for the big day, and some best practice hints and tips to get you through the interview. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:How candidates can best use their preparation timeBalancing revision with relaxation to overcome stressMethods for handling questions that candidates can’t answerHow to beat nerves on the day, and how assessors approach visibly nervous candidatesCommon myths and misconceptions about the final assessment interviewRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/RICs Candidate Support: https://www.rics.org/join-rics/candidate-supportJen Lemen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jclemen/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 latest of our mid-year update episodes of The RICS Podcast, we’re joined by members of the Land Team; James Kavanagh MRICS, Fiona Mannix and Tony Mulhall MRICS.We hear from the trio as they discuss key issues from their respective areas, with particular note for the interdependent nature of rural and urban development, consideration for assessing flooding risk, and developing approaches to developments within the ‘grey belt’.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Updates on rural developments, with respect to CPO, the formation of the Farm Tenancy Forum, and forests & woodlandsThe latest from Planning and Development, with respect to the ‘grey belt’, use of AI, and the interdependence of rural and urban developmentHow the Land Team understands and facilitates strides to reach net zero obligationsRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/James Kavanagh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-kavanagh-65448b17/Fiona Mannix: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-mannix-71708a26/The Land Journal: https://ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journals/land-journal.htmlRoyal 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 latest episode of RICS’ mid-year updates, we’re joined by Amit Patel MRICS and Steven Thompson MRICS to share insights from the construction team on the major factors impacting the sector.Amit, Head of Professional Practice in Construction, and Steven, Senior Specialist within the Construction Standards Team, discuss sector-specific updates with reference to the new government’s direction, and work that RICS is doing at the moment.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Impacts on the construction sector as a result of the new governmentHow the industry manages shortages in skills and materials over the coming yearsPlanned updates to the RICS Black BookForward-thinking approaches to cost certainty within the industryRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Amit Patel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-patel-902a341a/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 second of RICS' mid-year updates from the professional practice teams, the valuation team give an overview of work streams relating to professional standards, practice information, industry updates, current and future projects and ways for members and non-members to get involved.Hear from Head of Professional Practice for Valuation, Ben Elder FRICS and Senior Specialists Charles Goulding MRICS, Jonathan Fothergill FRICS and Nigel Sellars FRICS. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:IVS implementationpractice and process changes driven by evolving areas such as ESG and technologyinformation related to developments in other relevant global standards and regulationimplementation of Valuation Review recommendations licensed leisure guidance and VPGA 4 operational real estate.Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors standardsRead RICS Property JournalContact the team: standards@rics.org 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 first of RICS' mid-year updates from the professional practice teams, the property team detail key things impacting residential and commercial property. Hear from Head of Professional Practice for Property, Paul Bagust, with Senior Specialists Mairead Carroll, Nigel Sellars FRICS and Steven Lees MRICS as they discuss relevant sector updates and the work RICS is doing.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Property agency and management principles Updates on RICS Home Survey Standard and Retrofit StandardCommercial and residential service charge updatesRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors standardsRead RICS Property Journal Contact the team: standards@rics.org 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 commercial property sector is an ever-evolving area, which has seen a shift post-pandemic with attitudes towards flexible work enabled by the evolution of technology.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Will Kinnear MRICS (HEWN) joins Nadia de Klerk MRICS (Turner & Townsend) to explore the latest trends in the commercial property sector, with particular focus on trends in workplace flexibility, occupier preferences and ESG initiatives. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The shift from traditional offices to flexible, customised work environments that meet occupier needsThe importance of ESG elements in new workspace provisions going forwardAdapting workspace design as the sector evolves towards a more people-centric ethosRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Will Kinnear MRICS: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/will-kinnear-5832a122Royal 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 election of a new government triggers new work streams and collaborative opportunities for RICS and its members.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Sam Rees and Mahvesh Ibrar (Senior public affairs officers at RICS) join Kieran Halliwell (Modus Editor and RICS podcast lead) to discuss the new government's core policies and share what these may mean for RICS and its members.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Key policies of the new government including planning, housing and skillsHow RICS and its members may be involved in supporting the government and its work going forwardsWork that RICS is currently doing with local government teamsNote: this episode was recorded on 5th July 2024, the day the new government was announced.Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/RICS 2024 UK Election Result Comment: https://www.rics.org/news-insights/2024-uk-election-results-commentSam Rees: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelellisrees/Mahvesh Ibrar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahveshibrar/Kieran Halliwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/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/