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Alongside the surveying profession comes the responsibility to become a key decision maker, with aspects such as being an expert witness, compulsory purchase and telecoms disputes Peter McCrea is a member of the Upper Tribunal of the Lands Chamber, and calls upon his vast experience to settle legal disputes concerning land and property issues. We hear from Peter in this week’s podcast episode as he talks us through his career in the Upper Tribunal, how you can prepare to gain experience with tribunal work, and Peter’s vital charity endeavours as Chair of LionHeart. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: The role of the upper tribunal in the lands chamber Advice for those looking to be involved with tribunal work The expert witness role, and common weaknesses identified Peter’s personal commitment to charity work with Lionheart

In this podcast, Gill Quinn, Head of Candidate Support, will discuss the five steps we think are important to focus on when submitting for Final Assessment. And we are joined by Mike Pain, FRICS, Assessor, Chair, and all-round champion of all things candidate-related!  If you are based outside of the UK & Ireland or would like to view further candidate support material, visit our dedicated page here: Candidate support (rics.org) This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: How to focus your content to prove competencies Why attention to detail is key  Support available for those with learning difficulties like dyslexia Resources discussed during podcast: RICS Assessments Hub

As we move towards a net-zero world, the need to achieve sustainability will require us not only to consider new projects, but retrofitting existing buildings for the long term. Leading this key conversation with consideration for social value and the role of technology in this WBEF episode of The RICS Podcast, we hear the valuable insights of Susanne Eickermann-Riepe and Christopher Seymour. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Current attitudes to retrofitting in different global regions The need to speed up decarbonisation in cities Why social outcomes should be a key consideration for improvement The role of technology, its promises and its pitfalls

In our latest episode, our director of thought leadership, Ken Creighton speaks to Stuart Fraser a disaster risk expert. With most of the world susceptible to some kind of natural disaster and as the risks increase, this wide ranging discussion hones in on areas such as the importance of reliable data to inform risk management and mitigation and to assess the cost of recovery and reconstruction. For more information on the World Built Environment Forum please visit: https://www.rics.org/uk/wbef/You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram

Mark D. Fergus is a man whose career path demonstrates the incredible breadth of roles that those in the surveying profession can undertake, as far afield as the US and Dubai. Now based in Los Angeles as Executive Vice President of Cumming Group, we hear from Mark as he details the growth of ESG within global roles, adapting to differing regional approaches, and advice for those beginning their journey within the sector. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Mark’s incredibly global experiences in Dubai, Egypt and the US The unique regional approaches found in different regions ESG and diversity playing a growing role in the profession Advice for those at the start of their journey as a surveyor, looking to gain a broad range of experiences

In this episode of the Modus podcast Building the Future, RICS’ senior vice president Ann Gray FRICS speaks to Native American architect Sam Olbekson, a citizen of the White Earth Nation of Minnesota Ojibwe. Olbekson, who works with indigenous organisations across the US, describes how and why he launched a Native American-owned architecture practice, Full Circle Indigenous Planning & Design. He says that having a small company has allowed him to develop a sense of trust with people that is harder to achieve if you are a large practice coming into a small community. They also discuss the fine line between cultural appropriation and cultural specificity, as well as the process of working with communities who have never undertaken a building project before. Olbekson highlights the different goals and priorities of the wide range of indigenous communities living in the US and describes the value of a well-executed project.

With September 2022’s Joint Position Statement on moisture and its effects on traditional buildings, we’ve seen one of the largest voluntary, collaborative, cross-industry commitments to improve standards. The document represents a remarkable step towards a unified understanding of the principles and competencies that should be used in the assessment of moisture within a traditional building. To break down the JPS 2022 and how it affects current practices, Sam Piplica speaks with Duncan Philips this week on The RICS Podcast. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Context surrounding the creation of the JPS 2022 and why it was developed The amount of specialist knowledge required to apply the principles within the statement

Accessibility & inclusion are among the fastest moving areas of development, and since 78% of disabilities are acquired in adult life, it’s an issue that’ll affect many of us even beyond our current awareness. The built environment plays a huge role in creating an accessible and inclusive world, and joining us on this week’s World Built Environment Forum podcast to discuss this pressing topic are Jean Hewitt (Senior Consultant in Inclusive Design at Buro Happold), Sharon Slinger (Owner of Constructing Rainbows Limited) and Vanessa Curtis (Co-Founder and Co-Chair at AbilityRE). This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Why accessibility is a key issue for all of us How early consideration of inclusion guides better, less costly projects What can be achieved on an individual level and within organisations Sources of information to learn more

Rights of light can be an area of particular complexity when dealing with developments in a commercial or a residential dispute, requiring specialist knowledge and experience to tackle. Rounding out the run of episodes focusing on neighbourly matters, we hear from Dr Peter Defoe and Andrew Thompson about the several factors that contribute to rights of light issues, how to mitigate these issues before they arise, and advice on gaining experience within this exciting and evolving field. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: How developers can avoid rights of light issues at an early stage The legacy behind measurement methods Allowing for seasonal changes in light Evolution within the rights of light practice Advice for young surveyors looking to obtain knowledge and experience in the area

In this episode of the Modus podcast Building the Future, we've brought together two rising stars based in San Francisco and New York to discuss the issues affecting their work in the built environment. Ali Sims AssocRICS and Julia Chesher MRICS discuss the varied career paths available to those in the built environment, the value to your clients of being chartered, and the important of a strong company culture. The podcast is hosted by Alexandra Faciu MRICS who sits on the RICS Americas regional board and specialises in portfolio and asset management. 

Boundaries can become a point of contention between even the most amicable of neighbours, proving to be a difficult subject both technically and holistically, and resolving these disputes can be incredibly rewarding. This week’s RICS Podcast guest Julia Stolle is an expert in the area of boundaries and evaluative mediation, sharing her experience as Co-chair of the Boundaries Expert Working Group.  We hear from Julia about why boundary disputes commonly arise, a surveyor’s role in resolving them, and advice for surveyors and the public on how to handle issues surrounding boundaries. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Issues and discrepancies that may lead to boundary disputes The main duties of expert surveyors in this area Julia’s experience with mediation and how to avoid it Advice to young land surveyors looking to cover boundaries How homeowners and tenants can quickly de-escalate a boundary dispute

Party walls are a complex area within which there are many urban myths, and the need for surveyors with knowledge, skills and experience in the area is paramount. In the first of three episodes of The RICS Podcast covering neighbourly matters, Andrew Thompson and Michael Cooper join host James Kavanagh to discuss the Party Wall etc Act, when it’s triggered, implications for surveyors & clients, and advice for surveyors wishing to learn more about party walls. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: The origins of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and what’s covered Situations in which the act is triggered Advice to members of public on both sides of the act Dispute resolution processes for issues surrounding party walls Advice for surveyors looking to specialise in party wall disputes

The built environment, infrastructure, leadership, governance and investors will all invariably play a role in creating good urbanisation for the planet of cities we’re likely to see develop. Given the emerging importance of decarbonisation and social cohesion in cities, it’s a prime time for the return of The Planet of Cities, Professor Greg Clark’s column on the future of our cities and the people within them. In this week’s World Built Environment Forum podcast, Greg joins Kay Pitman to discuss the magic and DNA of cities, how their history and shared experiences inform their traits, and whether the future should bring us a ‘15 minute city’ or a ‘45 minute metropolis’. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: The planet of cities we’re likely to see with 10 billion people in 10 thousand cities Cities’ DNA and traits, and how they link into the principles of epigenetics How we ensure good urbanisation occurs as the population within cities grows The 15 minute city vs the 45 minute metropolis

Real estate is a sector which drives much of our lives, and although most will appreciate the end product, they’ll do so without a clue what goes behind the built environment. Susan Freeman is a Partner at Mishcon de Reya, and as host of the Propertyshe Podcast has her finger on the pulse of the evolving real estate industry.  We hear Susan’s insightful take on how we can share the stories that are often overlooked, the sustainability element driving decisions, and the role of PropTech in the sector’s future. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: The need for real estate to better articulate its role How PropTech is driving the sector Evolving relationships between landlords and tenants Why we need to start building for the ageing population Sustainability’s role in driving decision-making

In being appointed as an arbitrator, there may be instances where you’re forced to consider any conflicts of interest, and with such a large grey area it’s vital to know the main principles and considerations in these situations. In The RICS Podcast this week, Philip Meade and Martin Burns share the insights from their experiences and how they’ve informed the latest edition of the Guidance Note on Conflicts of Interest for Dispute Resolvers. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Deciding what constitutes a conflict of interest Actions to take in grey area scenarios Actual bias and perceived bias Links and distinctions between independence and impartiality

Whilst chartered surveyors may have exceptional and varied skills in built environment matters, those who act as expert witnesses need to complement their knowledge by adding another “string to their bow”. Surveyors who take on instructions to act as expert witnesses in a tribunal must exhibit several key qualities, and prepare carefully for the case, as they aren’t immune from being sued if found to be negligent. In this week’s RICS Podcast, Martin Burns speaks to Jonathan Fothergill, who has recently completed the professional Expert Witness Certificate, and they discuss the essential preparation that expert witnesses should undertake to best serve the tribunal. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: What distinguishes an expert witness from a regular witness Who can be an expert witness, and the qualities they need to possess Pitfalls to avoid if stepping up as an expert witness What’s expected of the role, and how to prepare

Whilst chartered surveyors may have exceptional and varied skills in built environment matters, those who act as expert witnesses need to complement their knowledge by adding another “string to their bow”. Surveyors who take on instructions to act as expert witnesses in a tribunal must exhibit several key qualities, and prepare carefully for the case, as they aren’t immune from being sued if found to be negligent. In this week’s RICS Podcast, Martin Burns speaks to Jonathan Fothergill, who has recently completed the professional Expert Witness Certificate, and they discuss the essential preparation that expert witnesses should undertake to best serve the tribunal. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: What distinguishes an expert witness from a regular witness Who can be an expert witness, and the qualities they need to possess Pitfalls to avoid if stepping up as an expert witness What’s expected of the role, and how to prepare

There have been significant challenges for Candidates over the last two and a half years, and keeping your network strong has never been so important. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, we cover the importance of networking for Candidates and newly qualified Members.  We are joined by Matt Haynes (MRICS Member) and Andrew Outram (MRICS Member) who will give listeners insight into their experiences of networking during their Candidate journey. You can find more information on RICS Matrics here and join ongoing conversations by joining the RICS Matrics LinkedIn Group. To access the mentor lists and submission information, visit the RICS Assessments Hub. If you are based outside of the UK & Ireland or would like to view further candidate support material, visit our dedicated page here: Candidate support (rics.org). This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Matt and Andrew’s involvement in RICS Matrics How networking can form an integral part of the APC candidate journey Maintaining peer to peer networks with limited face to face time Ways for candidates to build their own networks if local networking is limited Advice for those nervous about their first networking experience

Toronto has been an exciting test bed for the creative mixed-use building model, combining interests of different parties to achieve individual goals and extend their benefits city-wide. Sharing his observations within Canada, and how the model might work globally, is Matti Siemiatycki, Professor in Department of Geography & Planning and Director of the Infrastructure Institute at School of Cities, University of Toronto. In this WBEF episode of The RICS Podcast, we explore the foundational ideas behind the creative mixed-use model, the collaborative process, and goals it hopes to achieve. This episode of WBEF covers: The existing mixed use model and how creative mixed use builds upon it How developments within this model have been received in Toronto Benefits to individual parties and citywide objectives of creative mixed use Challenges that each party within the arrangement must address How the model could develop in a global context

Welcome to the first Candidate Support-hosted podcast. In this episode, Georgi Hill (Candidate Support Co-ordinator) and Steve Joel-Dicks (FRICS member) focus on ‘Selecting your competencies and structured training’.  The content includes what candidates need to consider when selecting the competencies across the APC journey, and what candidates should be doing throughout their structured training period on routes APC 24 and APC 12. For any further queries, please email ukicandidatesupport@rics.org Please find other Candidate Support team material, here: https://www.rics.org/uk/surveying-profession/global-professional-network/candidate/candidate-support/ We hope you enjoy! This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: How to best choose your competencies and pathways The importance of keeping a detailed diary to support your structured training Methods of evaluating your experiences Making the most of the relationship with your counsellor