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Data and technology

The future is digital. The built and natural environment sector is no exception.
Press release 29 Nov 2021
Universal method to report carbon in buildings and infrastructure launched

The International Cost Management Standard (ICMS3) sets out a methodologyto account the amount of embodied carbon their projects will create
News & opinion 18 Nov 2021
RICS Scotland: Reflections on COP26

RICS Scotland takes a look back on this years COP 26 in Glasgow
News & opinion 15 Nov 2021
Transforming tradition: building green ecosystems for commercial property

The Q3 RICS Facilities Management (FM) Survey results showed that workplace and relocation FM management is expected to see the biggest growth this year
News & opinion 9 Nov 2021
COP26: A roadmap to decarbonisation in Europe

Tina Paillet, RICS Senior Vice President, writes about the next steps needed on Europe's journey to decarbonisation
News & opinion 3 Nov 2021
Five steps to reach net zero through sustainable real estate investing

Most real estate owners are currently adding ESG strategies to their daily investment decision-making. However, more needs to be tackled in order for countries to achieve 2050 targets.
News & opinion 1 Nov 2021
Decarbonising the residential sector

Improving energy efficiency and decarbonising homes is essential to addressing the impact of climate change. Residential homes account for 22% of UK carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
News & opinion 1 Nov 2021
Delivering a net zero carbon office in Edinburgh for Aviva Investors

Delivering a net zero carbon office in Edinburgh for Aviva Investors
Press release 25 Aug 2021
Built environment must accelerate decarbonisation to support net zero goal

The Sustainability report 2021, which collates sentiment from over 4000 contributors to the RICS Global Commercial Property Monitor and the RICS Global Construction Monitor, shows a greater appetite for greener buildings and more ...
Future of the profession

How are the disruptive trends of the 21st century – the digital revolution, rapid urbanisation, the climate emergency – impacting the surveying profession, and what can we do about them?
News & opinion 6 Sep 2019
Building capacity in construction by engaging a diverse workforce

New York State and New York City lead the US in awarding $2.5 billion in state contracts to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises.
News & opinion 20 Dec 2019
Using plant-based polymers as building materials?

A 66m bicycle bridge made from plant-based polymers is being built in the Netherlands. Could this be the start of sustainable materials on a large scale?
News & opinion 29 May 2019
What we can learn from Singapore’s water management?

The city state has become one of the world’s most adept at squeezing every last drop out of its most precious commodity.
News & opinion 26 Jun 2019
LGBT+ professionals tell us their story

Four inspirational LGBT+ surveyors tell us their stories, their struggles, their achievement, and how the profession has changed throughout their careers.
News & opinion 4 Jul 2019
RICS plays leading role on sustainable finance for EU buildings sector

Population growth, urbanisation and recent weather developments show the built environment is facing great challenges, and professionals have a great responsibility in ensuring our future is sustainable. By doing so, we will also ...
News & opinion 20 Nov 2019
Expert view: How can we transition to renewable energy?

What will it take for businesses, governments and industries to transition to renewable energy?
News & opinion 22 Jul 2020
COVID-19: Driving sustainable change

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 particu...
News & opinion 22 Sep 2020
Build back better: Why this must include improving existing building stock

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 pandem...
News & opinion 9 Nov 2020
Build back better: Is commercial property going green?

As the commercial property sector comes to grips with COVID-19, professionals are looking ahead to see what trends have been accelerated and how they impact future use of and demand for buildings.
News & opinion 5 Nov 2020
Are signs of stability emerging in construction markets?

The steep fall in construction activity seen earlier in 2020 eased significantly in the last quarter, despite ongoing economic uncertainty, according our latest Global Construction Monitor.

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