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How do we develop new towns and cities - and should we also be looking to retrofit and upgrade rather than build new? Tom Macartney FRICS, Kevin Murray PPRTPI and Peter Andrews MRICS explore challenges in the planning system, strategic thinking when revitalising towns and cities, and the surveyor’s role in creating successful development frameworks. Listen now👇 Apple: http://ms.spr.ly/6049W30kf Spotify: http://ms.spr.ly/6040W30kA Amazon: http://ms.spr.ly/6041W30k7 Online: http://ms.spr.ly/6042W30kC

RICS has introduced a new professional standard covering residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate, setting a global benchmark for best practices in auctioneering, property management, and agency work. This new streamlined standard updates and simplifies the current Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Professional Standard (3rd edition), offering clear principles for client relations, business operations, and staff management for RICS members worldwide. Find out more: http://ms.spr.ly/6043W3xy1

Introducing one of our UK Awards winners: Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs 👏 Cardiff’s Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs are now 110 acres of high-quality green and blue spaces prioritising ecological protection and biodiversity for the local community. Recognised as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), they are home to many species of birds, insects, and plants. This transformation was made possible through Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s close collaboration with the local community, earning them the UK Land Management and Sustainable Development award. #Surveying #Surveyor

RICS' response to the UK Government's latest green paper. RICS has shared its views on the 'Invest 2035: Modern Industrial Strategy' which identifies high growth sectors of clean energy industries to professional and business services. As the government opens a public consultation, we welcome input from RICS members as we develop our response. Find out how you can contribute👇 http://ms.spr.ly/6042WMTx6

🚧 Industry must grasp principal designer responsibilities. The UK Building Safety Act introduced responsibilities to appoint a principal designer on all projects requiring building control approval, but confusion in the industry is delaying compliance. Read on 👉 http://ms.spr.ly/6046Wy9UG #Surveying #Surveyor

How is the Commonwealth Housing Trust helping to lift people out of poverty in Nairobi’s Korogocho slum? It has partnered with Mwamko, a local housing association, to secure land on which to build homes, offering families the opportunity to move from polluted, insecure accommodation to safe and stable homes for which they will pay very low rent. Read more on #RICSModus 👇 http://ms.spr.ly/6046WycaE

The UK Residential Retrofit Standard takes full effect from 31 October 2024. 📆 With millions of homes needing retrofit work to meet net-zero target, consumers require trusted professionals to deliver quality services. RICS members are equipped to meet this demand, adhering to the new standard. This ensures that every retrofit project will be completed to the highest standards. Find out more: http://ms.spr.ly/6048WycvA

Stay informed with key updates from RICS and the surveying profession, including our response to the UK government's green paper on the industrial strategy.

Learn to guide the arbitration processes with precision with our Diploma in Arbitration. You'll learn to: ✔️ Manage proceedings and understand the Law of Arbitration ✔️ Draft awards and present evidence with confidence ✔️ Apply industry best practices and legal frameworks. Take your skills to the next level 👉 http://ms.spr.ly/6046WH31u

MapAction looks to data to shape future crisis response. Realising the value of geospatial data, MapAction's new chief executive is redirecting its focus from humanitarian efforts on the ground to advising local agencies on preparedness and risk. Read more in #RICSJournals: http://ms.spr.ly/6047WEWg9