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RICS gives members until April to let it know what reforms they want to see
Review prompted by fury over group’s handling of critical financial report
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RICS reforms: Members demand sweeping changes
The recent scandal at the RICS has led to a backlash from its membership. We decided to open our own informal consultation, inviting suggestions from RICS members – here are their responses
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RICS announces details of future purpose review following corporate governance furore
Initiative will be chaired by orgaanisation’s president and chief executive
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RICS says indemnity scheme for fire risk assessments on high-rise blocks will ease current bottlenecks
Government initiative targeted at professionals unable to obtain insurance to sign off forms
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Former chief construction adviser wades into RICS row, calling it ‘arrogant and naive’
Paul Morrell speaks out as group appoints QC to lead review into its handling of BDO governance report
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RICS consultation: What reforms do members want?
Tell us how you think the institution should change to benefit its UK membership
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How does the RICS rebuild its reputation?
A disagreement with four directors has turned into a wider dispute about the institution’s purpose and direction that has left its members angry and disillusioned. Tom Lowe analyses the issues
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Backlash over fired directors prompted RICS to review its future, president admits
Kathleen Fontana says body needs to ‘take stock’ following fallout over suppressed BDO report
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Fired directors hit back at RICS’ claim they asked for their departure to be kept secret
Non-execs say group rejected their request for a public joint statement
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Ousted RICS directors asked organisation to keep their departure under wraps, group says
Independent inquiry into governance scandal launched last week
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RICS set for U-turn as it plans independent review into handling of governance scandal
Meeting this Thursday to look into row over ‘suppressed’ critical BDO report
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RICS facing revolt over financial report scandal
Four directors were fired after trying to raise alarm over report into body’s treasury management processes
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Government meets RICS to tackle market impasse over fire safety form
Fire minister held talks with group last month
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CLC backs conflict avoidance pledge
New initiative will help tackle issues arising from coronavirus lockdown
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RICS offers vacant properties for NHS workers
Property professionals should also be classified as key workers, surveyors’ body says
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Surveyors lay into government’s planning reforms
RICS joins RIBA in slamming proposals to allow developers to pull down vacant buildings without planning permission
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Housing boss named as honorary professor at Bartlett
Optivo chief executive Paul Hackett will also sit on the RICS’ housing supply group
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Commercial and industrial sectors at a standstill, says RICS
Survey says uncertainty over Brexit outcome is beginning to bite
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Atkins brings in Arcadis boss to head up transport arm
Lizi Stewart joins the consultant after 15 years at Arcadis
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Workloads grow but so do worries about economy, say RICS
Surveyees report deteriorating credit conditions