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.

The significance of climate change related policies to ‘build back better’ from the COVID-19 crisis was highlighted in London Climate Action Week

The UK government’s plan to ‘get Britain building’ aims to reinvigorate the high street and drive economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. But could a loosening of planning regulations lead to lower standards?

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

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.

There has been a record slump in demand for electricity during the coronavirus pandemic. In the fourth of our series on coming out of lockdown, we look at how this affects energy security, and what measures have been put in place to ensure a constant power supply

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

Throughout history, invention and innovation tends to increase during periods of global crisis

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

As criminals look to exploit COVID-19 disruption, we have assessed heightened risks firms may now face to offer considerations for how to mitigate them

In the first in our series of articles exploring how the built environment will adjust as the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted, we look at how repurposed buildings will return to their original use.

What are the options for construction contracts to deal with the knock-on effects of COVID-19 and the sector

What is the role of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 during COVID-19?

How can consultants help developers to work with planners so that projects are ready to go once restrictions on work and movement start to lift?

RICS CEO Sean Tompkins reflects on the recent panel discussion to share tips and insights with early-career professionals

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?

Is construction considered essential work and what is the guidance for operating safely in the UK?

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

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

Our August survey of RICS professionals on the impact of Covid-19 reveals that workload and new business enquiries remain static since the start of lockdown and around half have colleagues still on furlough

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