The RICS Podcast

Neurodiverse professionals in the built environment face unique challenges in the journey to becoming chartered, but with more awareness comes an increasing level of support for such APC candidates.Dan Knowles FRICS hosts this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast, where Morwenna Slade MRICS and Jennifer Hobart MRICS share their experiences with the assessment process as neurodivergent professionals.They discuss the complexities of the process, support that should be available, and why neurodivergence can be a superpower in the industry.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Considerations that assessors can make for neurodiverse candidates in the final assessmentHow neurodiverse assessors can support those with particular requirementsFinding different learning styles to better suit your APC journeyHow employers can support neurodiverse peopleThe benefits to teams of hiring professionals with varied specialisms and traitsRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Dan Knowles FRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-knowles-frics-821bbb22/Jennifer Hobart MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hobart-mrics-b6954552/Morwenna Slade MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morwenna-slade-9130b470/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/

With sustainability becoming a growing area of focus among the residential property industry, this week’s RICS Podcast focuses on how green practices are reflected for consumers, banks and surveyors alike.Emma Fletcher MRICS (RICS/Octopus Energy) is joined by Timothy Bannister (Rightmove) and Maria Dutton (Green Finance Institute) to discuss the overlap in understanding of sustainability between stakeholders, surveyors’ role in promoting sustainable residential development, and how the sector is likely to evolve going forward.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:How consumers and banks define sustainable housing, and whether there’s common groundWays for surveyors to help convey the message of the industry’s growing sustainabilityThe intrinsic value of a happy, healthy home, and how it’ll feed into the financial values reflected in the marketRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Emma Fletcher MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmafletchercambridge/Maria Dutton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-g-dutton/Timothy Bannister: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-bannister-1b00316/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/

While the need for carbon reduction is clear, the route to creating a built environment that better serves this need is constantly being refined.Through their work at Introba UK and Related Argent respectively, Clara Bagenal George and David Partridge are contributing to the RICS whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) standard and the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard.Clara and David join RICS’ Charlotte Neal on the podcast this week to discuss the formation of these standards, and personal journeys implementing positive steps to reduce carbon in their own activities.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:How BECD and the Whole Life Carbon Assessment methodology work together in tandemWhy the Net Zero Carbon Building Standard is so essential for the industryDavid and Clara’s personal pursuits for more carbon conscious lifestylesTrying to overcome reliance on third parties to make your own positive changesRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) for the built environment: https://www.rics.org/profession-standards/rics-standards-and-guidance/sector-standards/construction-standards/whole-life-carbon-assessmentBECD: https://www.becd.co.uk/UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard: https://www.nzcbuildings.co.uk/Clara Bagenal George: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clara-bagenal-george-5929bba2/Introba UK: https://www.linkedin.com/company/introba/David Partridge: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-partridge-38b3b512/Related Argent: https://www.linkedin.com/company/relatedargentlimited/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 APC process leads surveyors to chartership, but for those yet to embark on the process, professionals like Girija Deshmukh, Sam Nicholson MRICS and Matthew Tallis FRICS are promoting its purpose globally.Girija (RICS Campus Ambassador, Cardiff University) and Sam (Partner, Wakefields Chartered Building Surveyors) join Matthew (Global Cost & Commercial Management Service Director, Arcadis) on The RICS Podcast this week to share their journeys, the impact they’re making on international opportunities, how to attract the next generation, and the benefits of an increasingly diverse industry.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:What chartership is and what motivates people to do itGirija, Matthew and Sam’s activities in the industryGlobal impact achieved through innovative initiativesHow to engage and attract a more diverse next generationRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Girija Deshmukh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/girijadeshmukh98/Sam Nicholson MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-nicholson-mrics-4148a1a8/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 next generation of built environment professionals are driving a great deal of positive change in the industry, with fresh vision and awareness of the impact we can have as a sector.This week’s RICS Podcast features the expertise of Jessie Leung MRICS, Estates Surveyor at South Gloucestershire Council and a 2024 MIPIM Challenger,  Joshua Hurst MRICS, Chartered Building Surveyor at JLL and co-chair of their race network, and Katy Robinson, Senior Project Manager at East Riding of Yorkshire Council and founding chair of NAWIC Yorkshire.We learn how these early career professionals are striving towards a brighter vision of the industry’s future and gain insight around what motivates them to do so.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:What prompted Jessie, Joshua and Katy to strive for positive change in the built environmentHow leaders and organisations can support professionals to catalyse positive impactVisions of an ideal world in the built environment sectorThe importance and inspiration of relevant, relatable role models Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Jessie Leung MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiecsleung/Joshua Hurst MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuahurst98/Katy Robinson MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-robinson-710619189/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/

One of the fantastic elements to surveying is the number of routes into the profession. This week The RICS Podcast showcases three members who began their paths in other regulated professions before becoming surveyors themselves.Demi Yianni is joined this week by Kirsten Hald and Maria Wiedner to discuss their vastly different backgrounds, transferable skills, how they explain their roles to friends and family, and the most important personality traits in surveying.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Kirsten’s teaching career before her entry to surveyingTransferable skills from Maria’s past, including work in finance and the UNWhy surveying stuck out compared to previous vocationsThe challenge of explaining surveying roles to loved onesThe top personality traits for those looking to become a surveyorRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Demi Yianni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demi-yianni/Kirsten Hald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-marie-hald/Maria Wiedner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariawiedner/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/

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/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/

Across the built environment we’re seeing an ever-growing contingent of fantastic female professionals enriching the sector, yet there’s plenty more to be done in the D&I space.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, we’re marking International Women’s Day with a panel of four senior professionals - Susanne Eickermann Riepe FRICS, Komilla Chadha MRICS, Hannah Jeong MRICS and Sara Cameron FRICS. Their discussion considers how the industry can evolve to further improve opportunities for female professionals and support the progress of experienced women within the sector.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The panel’s route into the profession, and the particular challenges they’ve faced in their respective territoriesHow industry leaders can most effectively welcome a more diverse workforce into their firmsRICS’ role in gender diversity and equalityThe impact that male allies can have in achieving greater gender balanceRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Susanne Eickermann Riepehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/s-eickermann-riepe-pwc/Komilla Chadhahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/komillachadha/Hannah Jeonghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-jeong-b70ab031/Sara Cameronhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-cameron-9bb65232/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 UK Chancellor’s budget on Wednesday announced a host of new fiscal measures, but it remains to be seen whether we’re to expect another fiscal event by the end of this year.Simon Rubinsohn (RICS Chief Economist) is joined on this week’s RICS Podcast by James Sproule (Chief Economist - UK at Handelsbanken) & Ola Alade (Professional Group Panel Member - Commercial Property at RICS) to discuss the biggest economic takeaways from the budget, focus on how the property sector is affected by the budget, and consider whether we’re likely to see another budget before the next General Election.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:A summation of the main themes from Jeremy Hunt’s budgetRamifications of the budget on the housing market en masseHow Ola’s clients are looking at commercial vs residential property opportunitiesEffects of the headline announcement of a 2p cut in National InsuranceRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/James Sproule: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-sproule-03b0569/Ola Alade: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mroalade/Simon Rubinsohn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rubinsohn-43124162/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 back to another RICS podcast episode led by the RICS standards team, providing valuable insights about updates to UK residential valuation standards. This week Nigel Sellars, RICS Senior Specialist in Property, is joined by Louise Avery MRICS, Managing Director at Avery & Co, Fiona Haggett FRICS, Head of Valuation at Barclays UK and Rob Mead FRICS, Technical Director at Connells Surveyors.Their discussion provides an understanding of the motivation behind revisions to the Red Book’s residential section. They cover a variety of perspectives from valuers, lenders and technical experts on key topics such as property inspections and marketing period valuations, and also provide a preview of the follow-up standard, currently being drafted. This episode discusses:An overview of the updated RICS national supplement.The importance of consistency, collaboration and quality.Guiding principles and practical applications of the new standards.An insight into new changes currently being drafted.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/