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Building Conservation Journal - October-November 2017

As editor of the Building Conservation Journal, I constantly find myself looking at material that is completely new to me.

Building Conservation Journal - March-April 2017

When you see the word “conservation”, the terms “protection” and “prevention” are never too far behind. The presence of heritage buildings, materials and other artefacts is a direct consequence of this. But what goes on behind the...

Land Journal - February-March 2018

The UK faces some significant challenges over the next decade sourcing its energy and maintaining security of supply.

Land Journal - March-April 2017

In this Land Journal we look at how financial technology "fintech" and cadastres that can use digital currencies have positive applications in land and real-estate transactions.

Property Journal - July–August 2017

The last few months have epitomised that the only constant is change – and this issue has a lot to say on the topic.

Financial viability appraisal in planning decisions: theory and practice

The aim of this research is to formulate consistent approaches to land valuation within site-specific development viability appraisal based on a critical evaluation of the theory and practice of appraisal.

Land Journal - October-November 2018

UK agriculture is at a break point, according to this issue’s lead article, while reports from Africa look at the challenges the continent faces in creating sustainable cities, and the impact of the recent drought in Cape Town.

Property Journal - May-June 2018

With PropTech becoming more than just a buzzword, we look at the challenges of securing smart buildings against cyber threats, the lessons that the technology industry has for facilities management, and the future of residential p...

Construction Journal - November-December 2018

What would you do? This edition scrutinises a range of issues around ethics, conduct and corruption, and we ask a number of construction professionals what they would do.

Building Control Journal - November–December 2018

Fire features prominently again in this issue, which covers RICS input into the Hackitt Review, how to select fire detection technology, and the options for evacuation.

Building Conservation Journal - March-April 2018

If a subject holds personal significance for us, we may want to supplement our knowledge by researching it further – and “significance” is a concept that is central to conservation practice.

Building Conservation Journal - May-June 2018

Why does so much training relate to new-build when a quarter of UK buildings are of traditional construction?

Building Control Journal - February-March 2018

If the profession is to uphold its own standards, enforcement is an essential responsibility, this is a key issue in this edition.

Property Journal - October-November 2017

We explore rights of light and consider how insurance can help. We also examine ownership and airspace – a resource increasingly being exploited in crowded and mainly low-rise cities.

Construction Journal - April-May 2018

This issue of the Construction Journal steps back to take a global perspective.

Guidelines for the Use of GNSS in Surveying and Mapping, 2nd edition

This guidance note sets out best practice guidelines for surveyors and clients on the use of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in land surveying and mapping.

Global Quarterly Performance Report, Q1 2018-19

Land Journal - June-July 2018

Ash dieback disease hit the headlines in 2012 with predictions of devastation, but then seemed to be forgotten. Yet in the intervening years it has continued to spread and is now threatening millions of trees across the UK.

Information, search and housing choice

The project seeks to provide insights into the behavioural drivers of house moves; the nature and duration of the search process; the extent to which households are actually able to meet their needs and aspirations when they purch...

Building Conservation Journal - May-June 2017

From risk management to digital surveying — both of which are covered in this issue of the Building Conservation Journal — so much can be gleaned from just talking to people.