RICS in Asia Pacific

🌍 If you’ve ever looked at the world around you, you’ve witnessed the impact of surveyors! 👏 #Surveying #Surveyors #GlobalSurveyorsDay

Join us for Hong Kong's premier construction event of the year🏗 Aligning with the strategic priorities outlined in the Hong Kong 2024 Policy Address, the Hong Kong Construction Conference will address key challenges and opportunities in the industry. Attendees will gain actionable insights on how technology, sustainability, workforce development, and urban renewal are shaping the future of Hong Kong's infrastructure. 🎟️ Don't miss out on early bird pricing, which closes on 04 April 2025. 📅 Key details: Date: 16 May 2025 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 HKT Venue: Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel ➡️ Key topics to look forward to: Land Supply and Housing Initiatives Sustainability and Compliance Smart Cities and Digital Transformation Urban Resilience and Climate Adaptation Cross-border Infrastructure and Regional Connectivity Diversity and Inclusion in Construction Labor Shortages and Skills Gaps  Supply Chain Disruptions Register today: https://lnkd.in/gpUggyDq #construction #sustainability #builtenvironment #policy #digital #transformation #infrastructure #innovation #smartcities

Learn more about the latest updates to the RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book) at this upcoming webinar for the APAC region. 🌏 The Red Book Global Standards, first published in 1976, are regularly updated to keep up with changes in the market. These standards are highly regarded worldwide for valuation. The recent updates aim to maintain high valuation standards globally and ensure practices remain relevant. Speakers: Ryan Cheng FRICS, Profession Support & Assurance Technical Specialist (Valuation), RICS Joanna Todd MRICS, Profession Support & Assurance Technical Specialist (Valuation), RICS ⏲️ 02 April 2025 15:00 - 16:30 IST 16:30 - 18:00 HKT/CST/SGT 19:30 - 21:00 AEDT Register now and ensure your valuation practices are up-to-date with the latest global standards: https://lnkd.in/g2PZFKfe

Nominations have officially opened in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia for the RICS Awards 2025 🏆   APAC Awards showcase innovations and achievements from across the built & natural environments; and are open to members and non-members. Learn more about the new categories in each market or entry requirements via our website. We look forward to receiving visionary and inspiring nominations this year; and celebrating the best of the profession across the region in 2025. 🏙️ 🏞️ 🏗️ 🏅 Hong Kong: https://lnkd.in/gmG5_b9k Southeast Asia: https://lnkd.in/g5QNZ6DF And a reminder that Australia and New Zealand will both close for entries on 02 May 2025; while South Asia closes on 30 May 2025. #awards #builtenvironment #naturalenvironment #profession #surveying

Quantity surveying is evolving at a rapid pace, as technology and innovation continue to reshape the industry. In this exclusive article, we learn more about the changes taking place from Dr. Eugene Seah FRICS, a leader in the field of quantity surveying and construction for over 25 years. As the RICS Southeast Asia Board Chair and CEO of DLS Consultancy Pte Ltd, Eugene continues to influence industry standards and mentor the next generation of professionals. Read more about embracing technology, change and the role of quantity surveyors in the built environment: https://lnkd.in/gN59SNmP

An emphasis on innovation, technology and sustainable development are the highlights of the recently announced 2025-26 budget by the Hong Kong Government.   RICS has published its full response to the recent budget announcement, which outlines a comprehensive plan to address fiscal challenges and promote sustainable economic growth.   Read the full response: https://lnkd.in/gDRH3_CU #budget #profession #builtenvironment #surveyors #government #policy

📢 Join us at the Australasia Commercial Management Conference 2025 and explore the key issues impacting commercial teams across the region, as they strive to deliver successful construction project outcomes. Early bird tickets are available until 19 March 2025, for this hybrid event where attendees can attend in-person or virtually. What to expect: 🔹 Dispute Resolution: Learn from top legal experts and explore ADR strategies. 🔹 Should-Cost Modelling: Hear insights on managing project cost overruns. 🔹 Closing the Skills Gap: Discover upskilling initiatives to attract talent. 🔹 Legal & Standards Updates: Stay informed on key changes in your sector. 🔹 Networking: Connect with industry leaders and peers to discuss key challenges. 📅 Date: 14 May 2025, 09:00 AEST 📍 Venue: Shangri-La Sydney or Online  🎟️ Early bird Tickets Available until 19 March. We look forward to hearing from leaders from across the built & natural environments, including: Event Chair: Steven C Evans FRICS Colin Bond FRICS Yazeed Abdelhadi MRICS Viv Pachoud Alex Hartmann James Millen MRICS Lee Armstrong Patsi Michalson, Dispute Resolution Manager, RICS Peter Colacino Representatives from Laing O'Rourke, Hall & Wilcox, John Holland and Sydney Water Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ePKWtdT9

The complex world of hydrographic surveying and importance of heritage amid urban regeneration, were on full display at two recent member engagement events in Hong Kong and China. ➡️ Members and candidates enjoyed a visit to the Government Dockyard at Stonecutter's Island in Hong Kong on 22 February, learning about the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD), Hong Kong SAR Government’s hydrographic surveying unit and its new surveying vessel. The delegation gained insight into this specialised surveying field, focusing on the complexities of building infrastructure and maintaining of natural environments. Whether building bridges or cross harbour tunnels; or maintaining rivers, beaches and docks – the impact of environmental forces can make planning a challenging task. Thank you to Advisory Board member Lesly Lam for supporting the event and joining the site visit on behalf of RICS, and thank you to the CEDD, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Land Division and RILS of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for co organising this event. ➡️ And in Mainland China, RICS and the Architecture Society of Shanghai China co-organised a site tour to the Amora Garden development on 28 February, located in the Old Town urban regeneration area in the centre of Shanghai. Over 40 members and professionals visited the site, a historic city heritage area that features innovative developments. Thank you to Site General Manager Chen Feng for sharing information on the background of the development, as delegates visited the Tongqing Guild Hall, bookstore, a long-term rental apartment, boutique hotel, and residential apartments in the area. The development aims to achieve a diverse balance of "protection and development in parallel, cultural inheritance and residential innovation, blending of history and modernity, harmony between space and ecology." We look forward to the next member engagements in region 🌏

Ahead of International Women's Day 2025 (IWD), we would like to acknowledge some of the inspiring women working to elevate the profession across APAC. This year’s IWD theme is Accelerate Action: a worldwide call to acknowledge strategies, resources, and activity that positively impact women's advancement, and to support and elevate their implementation. By continuing to promote more inclusive employment practices we can better attract, retain, and advance women within the surveying profession. Thank you to the following women in surveying for their inspiring words: Claire Zhang MRICS Lynnda Lim FRICS Sr W Ainon Zuraiha Khalid FRISM MRICS Oanh Ho MRICS Shikha Shah Budhiraja, MRICS Yen Ling Lam FRICS Sarah Witchell MRICS Jessica Gandia MRICS Michaela Padley MRICS We encourage those from across the built and natural environments, to tag a woman from within the profession that has inspired you. 🌏 🏙️ #internationalwomensday #profession #inspiration #surveying #accelerateaction

Nominations have officially opened for the RICS South Asia Awards 2025 🏆 The RICS Awards showcase innovations and achievements from across the built & natural environments; and are open to members and non-members. We look forward to receiving visionary and inspiring nominations this year; and celebrating the best of the profession across South Asia in 2025. 🏙️ 🏞️ 🏗️ 🏅 Visit our website to learn more about this year’s categories or enter the South Asia Awards today: https://lnkd.in/e5HmKPMv And a reminder that Australia and New Zealand will both close for entries on 02 May 2025. Stay tuned in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, as nominations will go live soon, on 17 March 2025: https://lnkd.in/efjWi6A7 #awards #builtenvironment #naturalenvironment #profession #surveying