All RICS articles – Page 5
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NewsFormer 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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FeaturesRICS consultation: What reforms do members want?
Tell us how you think the institution should change to benefit its UK membership
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FeaturesHow 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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NewsBacklash 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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NewsFired 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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NewsOusted RICS directors asked organisation to keep their departure under wraps, group says
Independent inquiry into governance scandal launched last week
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NewsRICS 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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NewsRICS 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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NewsGovernment meets RICS to tackle market impasse over fire safety form
Fire minister held talks with group last month
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NewsCLC backs conflict avoidance pledge
New initiative will help tackle issues arising from coronavirus lockdown
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NewsRICS offers vacant properties for NHS workers
Property professionals should also be classified as key workers, surveyors’ body says
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NewsSurveyors 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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NewsHousing 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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NewsCommercial and industrial sectors at a standstill, says RICS
Survey says uncertainty over Brexit outcome is beginning to bite
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NewsAtkins brings in Arcadis boss to head up transport arm
Lizi Stewart joins the consultant after 15 years at Arcadis
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NewsWorkloads grow but so do worries about economy, say RICS
Surveyees report deteriorating credit conditions
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CommentShining a light on quality: RIBA, RICS and CIOB launch Quality Tracker tool
Formulated by a cross-disciplinary working group and feeding off pan-industry consultation responses earlier this year, the Quality Tracker addresses many long-acknowledged problems in the construction industry, writes Nigel Ostime
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NewsIndustry bodies launch construction quality app
Free-to-download tool ‘Quality Tracker’ aims to provide a ‘constant reminder of quality targets’
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NewsMay's overhaul of council housing funding should go further, industry figures say
Lack of people to build houses still poses a significant challenge according to construction bigwigs
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NewsConstruction will need staff from other industries to hit off-site targets, report says
Survey by law firm suggest builders target manufacturing sector for workers