The UK’s ambitions to deliver fairly distributed opportunities across different geographic communities and meet the demands of a growing population will require significant land use change in the coming decades. With the Geospatial Commission setting out their 2030 strategy comes a very timely opportunity to speak with two primary experts & leaders of the National Land Data Programme (NLDP) initiative - Professor Louise Heathwaite and Thalia Baldwin . They spoke with RICS’ James Kavanagh on ...
Jul 10, 2023•35 min•Ep. 80
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 i...
Jul 03, 2023•26 min•Ep. 79
In April of 2022, 6 professional bodies came together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to drive a more diverse, equitable and inclusive sector, and that’s just the first step. Sharing how we, as an industry, can move forward and develop strategies to achieve EDI goals, Paloma Armora is joined this week on The RICS Podcast by Mark Harrison, Machel Bogues, and the familiar voice of RICS’ Sybil Taunton. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: The inception of the MoU and how it came to be Cri...
Jun 26, 2023•36 min•Ep. 78
In this podcast, we are joined by Alex Dorling, MRICS, Assessor, Chair and Counsellor to discuss the role of a counsellor, the relationship between counsellors and candidates and the support that is available. If you would like to find out more about the range of local and global resources available to help you through your assessment journey, please visit our dedicated candidate support pages on the RICS website. Resources discussed: LionHeart - APC Support Counsellor/Supervisor training webina...
Jun 12, 2023•27 min•Ep. 76
The property and real estate sector can be an incredibly rewarding and connected industry, particularly for those involved with the professional group panels. In this week’s podcast, Jeremy Leaf shares with RICS’ Mairead Carroll his route into the real estate sector, experience in developing within the industry, and how Jeremy maintains his passion for property. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Jeremy’s route into real estate and founding his own business within it The slow, steady disru...
Jun 05, 2023•32 min•Ep. 75
RICS’ commitment to further developing the built environment in a more sustainable manner is paramount, and providing a global take on this is a key task for our newest President, Ann Gray. We hear from Ann in the latest World Built Environment Forum episode of The RICS Podcast to see how the role of RICS professionals is set to evolve, the key considerations for the industry, and how those considerations are being tackled on a worldwide scale. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: RICS’ key ...
May 30, 2023•29 min•Ep. 74
Technology is an ever-shifting phenomenon, and while data has always been a source of innovation, AI has accelerated the utility of data, particularly in the built environment. In this week’s World Built Environment Forum podcast, Andrew Min joins Andrew Knight to take us into the technological use cases for data & artificial intelligence, and how they’re evolving our perceptions of what the built environment can offer. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Reimagining the built environme...
May 29, 2023•37 min•Ep. 73
As the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is an organisation with global reach, there’s a key consideration for diversity and inclusion standards with respect to local regulations and cultural norms. Playing a huge role in this is the Standards & Regulation Board, and we’re joined on The RICS Podcast this week by two of its members - Deborah Nicol-Omeruah & Dele Oyekanmi. Deborah & Dele join Christine O’Rourke to share how RICS members should consider approaches to diversity &a...
May 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 72
In achieving large-scale diversity and inclusion, a diverse workforce is only half the puzzle - empowerment comes from a truly inclusive culture throughout your business. Joining Sybil Taunton (RICS, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) on this week’s RICS Podcast are Chanelle Gray (Savills, Head of Diversity and Inclusion) & Marsha Ramroop (Founder of Unheard Voice). We hear how to identify cultural issues within teams, solutions to create inclusivity throughout your organisation, and...
May 15, 2023•35 min•Ep. 71
The conversation around accessibility in the built and natural environment continues to grow, with disability rightly becoming a priority when designing spaces. Mike Adams is CEO of Purple, and continues to lead changes in the disability conversation, and joins RICS’ Sybil Taunton alongside Accessibility & Inclusive Environments Specialist, Jean Hewitt for this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast. We cover the wide-spanning accessibility needs beyond our typical perceptions, why it’s key for ...
May 08, 2023•24 min•Ep. 70
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as values may begin within your own organisation, but how can we ensure that the same commitment extends throughout our supply chain? Martin Smith, Director at TFT, and Ian McGuinness, Partner at Knight Frank LLP, join our Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Sybil Taunton to share methods to instil similar values with supply partners. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Why organisations can benefit from having public statements on diversity, equity and...
May 01, 2023•26 min•Ep. 69
How has the way art surveyors assess the provenance of art and antiquities changed over the years? And what unique challenges are there in authenticating and valuing artworks from different regions and eras? These are some of the topics considered in the latest episode of the Modus podcast Building the Future. Speaking on the podcast are Marianne Magnin, executive director at Art Identification Standard (AIS), Alvah Beander FRICS, president of Melanin Art Appraisals, and Aubrey Catrone, owner of...
Apr 24, 2023•33 min•Ep. 68
Rivers and other bodies of water play a huge part in the environment’s impact on human health, which means it’s vital to keep water quality in our rivers top of mind. When it comes to trends in river pollution, Professor Steve Ormerod is a leading figure in tracking our rivers’ water quality, as Professor of Ecology and Co-Director of the Water Research Institute at Cardiff University. We hear from Steve as he takes us through the key considerations and dangers in this week’s World Built Environ...
Apr 17, 2023•33 min•Ep. 67
The final assessment can naturally set off nerves for many candidates preparing for their presentations, so this week’s Candidate Support podcast is centred around calming nerves and preparing to perform at your peak. Offering perspectives from the candidate side and as an assessor herself, Michelle Parkes joins Candidate Engagement Manager Ellie Sainsbury to share strategies to calm nerves ahead of your final assessment. As a special feature, we end this episode with a guided relaxation and con...
Apr 10, 2023•41 min•Ep. 66
Social media has enabled everybody to publicise views and opinions on a stage that wouldn’t otherwise be possible, a wonderful tool with potentially harmful consequences for businesses if misused. To help navigate the complexities of how to react when a professional uses their freedom of expression in a way which endangers their firm’s reputation, we hear from RICS Technical Specialist Emma Dowd and Employment Lawyer at Squire Patton Boggs in this episode of The RICS Podcast. We delve into RICS ...
Apr 03, 2023•33 min•Ep. 65
No surveyor hopes, nor usually expects to find themselves needing to defend their competency in a court scenario, but for those who do, Alexandra Anderson is well versed in how best to make your case. As a Construction Partner at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLC, Alexandra has a wealth of experience acting for surveyors. She joins Antony Parkinson MRICS on The RICS Podcast to share how surveyors can best prepare themselves in the event that they need to reinforce the competencies that they employ...
Mar 27, 2023•43 min•Ep. 64
The gender split in construction is heavily one-sided, but through an exciting, bold renovation project with an all-female team, Kat & Fiona Parsons are leading a shift to level out those figures. With their construction backgrounds and passion for diversity and inclusion issues, the duo join RICS’ Sybil Taunton on this episode of The RICS Podcast to share how they’re tackling the project. Tune in to hear how they’re navigating the process of sourcing surveyors and tradespeople, the firms wh...
Mar 20, 2023•31 min•Ep. 63
The valuation of real estate investment assets plays a critical role in supporting confident markets and economic stability. To future proof practices in this area, RICS commissioned a valuation review , and an important conclusion of the review was to ensure there is more clarity and transparency in the use of valuation methods. This week on The RICS Podcast Charlotte Neal leads us in a discussion around this review and the implementation of its recommendations. Charlotte, Director of Surveying...
Mar 13, 2023•34 min•Ep. 62
In another of our candidate support instalments of The RICS Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by RICS member, assessor and mentor, Jen Lemen FRICS . Offering a perspective from the other side of the interview table, Jen shares advice on how to prepare for the big day, and some best practice hints and tips to get you through the interview. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: How candidates can best use their preparation time Balancing revision with relaxing to overcome stress Methods fo...
Mar 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 61
Cities are a diverse structure by their very nature, and tackling the challenges of equity in housing, education and welfare are paramount for McKinsey’s Jonathan Woetzel. Jonathan is the Global Leader of their Cities Special Initiative, affording him an ideal perspective on how cities can grow in diversity and inclusivity. We hear from Jonathan as he joins RICS’ Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sybil Taunton, for this World Built Environment Forum episode of The RICS Podcast. This epi...
Feb 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 60
The latest episode of Building the Future focuses on queer spaces, how they are used by LGBTQ+ people today and why they need to be preserved. The podcast returns to an important topic covered last year by a Modus article on the crisis queer venues are facing . It is hosted by Kelly Canterford MRICS, founder of Tigrou Consulting and co-chair of Freehold , a networking group for LGBTQ+ people working in the built environment. Joining Kelly for the discussion is Charlie Smith MRICS, a chartered su...
Feb 20, 2023•32 min•Ep. 59
In April 2022, the Building Safety Act gained Royal Assent, an act which promises to fundamentally change how we design, build and manage properties. As with any lengthy bill with hundreds of clauses, though, it’s important to know the key issues surrounding the Act. Who better to lead us through an episode of The RICS Podcast than RICS’ Global Building Standards Director, Gary Strong. In episode 58, David Savage & Andy Thomas take us through some of the key amendments, protections for lease...
Feb 13, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 58
The real estate industry has the power to create tangible, large-scale change, and opportunities within the sector are becoming increasingly accessible to those from more diverse backgrounds. With an incredibly prolific CV of experiences to draw on, Sue Brown is a leading figure in evolving the real estate sector as Managing Director of Real Estate Balance. We hear from Sue on The RICS Podcast as she shares real estate’s true impact, how it can be best shared, and the initiatives that are embedd...
Feb 06, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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 tri...
Jan 30, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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 con...
Jan 23, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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 T...
Jan 15, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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/...
Jan 09, 2023•38 min
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 experienc...
Jan 03, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 52
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 ...
Dec 12, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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 ...
Dec 05, 2022•41 min•Ep. 50
