Statement from Sean Tompkins, Global CEO of RICS on the future of RICS and its support for the profession

Whether in response to the immediate public health crisis or pressing pre-existing mega-trends such as climate change, there is an opportunity to work towards a more a resilient built environment than what we had before the pandemic hit.

Planning rules can often change during times of crisis to help communities recover from economic turmoil. With the COVID-19 pandemic things have been no different, with countries responding in different ways in to protect jobs and mitigate the economic damage caused by lockdowns.

Faced with fewer transactions and limited physical inspections, commercial valuers have had to find other sources to inform their judgement. As we continue our series on life after lockdown, we speak to professionals about the ‘most interesting time’ in their careers

With COVID-19 rightly dominating the current public mindset, there is a risk other urgent valuation issues in our sector may get forgotten or potentially underplayed. Here we look at the issues related to sustainability in particular and what RICS can do as a standards setter

Unifying global themes are emerging from differing government construction recovery plans. These themes provide insight for RICS professionals to fully embrace new recovery opportunities.

RICS professionals across the world will be rethinking their organisation’s use of physical space. Here are areas to consider as you plan your organisations future property strategy.

In the third in our series exploring the issues affecting the built environment as we emerge from COVID-19 lockdown, we ask if and how offices can be made safe for staff to return

In the second of our series on post-lockdown life, we explore the difficulties of getting people back on the move.

In the current climate with the slowing down of global economies, the valuation of development property carries even more uncertainties than unusual. At a recent RICS webinar, professionals discussed how to approach the issue.

Construction activity has been hit hard by the impact of COVID-19, according our latest International Construction and Infrastructure Surveys. But how does it differ market by market and what can we expect in the near future?

Paul Bagust looks at what we can learn from China when it comes to managing the current COVID-19 crisis and ensuring we're prepared in the future.

The key challenges facing construction projects and how they could be resumed safely through technology and collaboration

We convened an expert panel to analyse the impact the pandemic is having on the global economy and geopolitical landscape and how real estate is being impacted

What can we say about how FM has responded to the COVID-19 crisis so far? What kind of future does it point to? And what can FM professionals do now to deliver confidence in the space they manage?

As governments look towards lifting lockdown restrictions to help reinvigorate the economy, how can we ensure that we protect ourselves against the future threat of climate change?

With staff working from home due to Covid-19, how do you ensure that your people management remains effective?

With many people currently working from home not through choice but necessity, how do you acclimatise to a new work routine?

Sentiment among global real estate occupiers and investors improved in the last quarter, although it remains near historic lows, according to our latest Global Commercial Property Monitor

The full impact of government lockdowns on construction activity was realised in the second quarter of 2020, with 25% of projects put on hold according RICS’ latest Global Construction Monitor.

Bridging the funding gap: how can governments unlock infrastructure spending as we recover from COVID-19?

According our latest Global Commercial Property Monitor, sentiment towards global real estate has fallen emphatically among both investors and occupiers following the spread of COVID-19