Best World Built Environment Forum Podcasts (2024)

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Pride and Preservation: Learnings from Britain’s First Female Chartered Surveyor with Patricia Moore, Carrie de Silva and Rebecca Preston #129 31:24

14h ago31:24

31:24

Irene Barclay is a trailblazer in surveying, being the first woman to qualify in Britain as a Chartered Surveyor, and her path is as important and inspiring now as it ever has been. Patricia Moore (UK Managing Director, Turner & Townsend) is joined this week by Carrie de Silva (Visiting Professor, Harper Adams University) and Rebecca Preston (Histo…

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Twin crises: climate change and biodiversity decline with Francesca Fowler-Walsh MRICS, Maddi Naish MRICS and Carolien Samson #128 50:00

3d ago50:00

50:00

The strides towards net zero emissions are essential in urban and rural areas alike, and it’s vital to consider what can be done within natural capital as well as the built environment to encourage climate-positive change. Discussing these key issues in this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast, Francesca Fowler-Walsh MRICS (Chair, RICS Matrics Lanca…

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Witness Box to Bench: Perspectives on Expert Witness Evidence with Rajbinder Sohal, Faye Allen FRICS and Leonora Riesenburg #127 45:10

7d ago45:10

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The role of an expert witness is key to any court and tribunal, and this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast is essential preparation for those considering the span of their expertise. Joining Rajbinder Sohal are Leonora Riesenburg, a Chartered Arbitrator/Mediator Trainer in ADR, and Faye Allen FRICS, Director at J.S. Held LLC - they discuss the imp…

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Neurodivergence & The Assessment Process with Dan Knowles FRICS, Morwenna Slade MRICS and Jen Hobart MRICS #126 1:15:16

2d ago1:15:16

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Neurodiverse professionals in the built environment face unique challenges in the journey to becoming chartered, but with more awareness comes an increasing level of support for such APC candidates. Dan Knowles FRICS hosts this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast, where Morwenna Slade MRICS and Jennifer Hobart MRICS share their experiences with the …

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What is the value of sustainable housing? with Emma Fletcher MRICS, Maria Dutton and Timothy Bannister #125 47:08

20d ago47:08

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With sustainability becoming a growing area of focus among the residential property industry, this week’s RICS Podcast focuses on how green practices are reflected for consumers, banks and surveyors alike. Emma Fletcher MRICS (RICS/Octopus Energy) is joined by Timothy Bannister (Rightmove) and Maria Dutton (Green Finance Institute) to discuss the o…

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The New Leading Standards to Revolutionise Carbon Reduction in the Built Environment with Charlotte Neal, David Partridge & Clara Bagenal George #124 34:53

14d ago34:53

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While the need for carbon reduction is clear, the route to creating a built environment that better serves this need is constantly being refined. Through their work at Introba UK and Related Argent respectively, Clara Bagenal George and David Partridge are contributing to the RICS whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) standard and the Net Zero Carbon…

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Raising the RICS: promoting Chartership and cultivating community with Matthew Talliss FRICS, Girija Deshmukh and Sam Nicholson MRICS #123 41:39

21d ago41:39

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The APC process leads surveyors to chartership, but for those yet to embark on the process, professionals like Girija Deshmukh, Sam Nicholson MRICS and Matthew Tallis FRICS are promoting its purpose globally. Girija (RICS Campus Ambassador, Cardiff University) and Sam (Partner, Wakefields Chartered Building Surveyors) join Matthew (Global Cost & Co…

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Industry Challengers: what needs to change in the built environment? with Jessie Leung MRICS, Joshua Hurst MRICS and Katy Robinson MRICS #122 35:39

28d ago35:39

35:39

The next generation of built environment professionals are driving a great deal of positive change in the industry, with fresh vision and awareness of the impact we can have as a sector. This week’s RICS Podcast features the expertise of Jessie Leung MRICS, Estates Surveyor at South Gloucestershire Council and a 2024 MIPIM Challenger, Joshua Hurst …

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Regulated Professions: What Can We Learn From Each Other? with Demi Yianni MRICS, Kirsten Hald MRICS and Maria Wiedner MRICS #121 50:41

2M ago50:41

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One of the fantastic elements to surveying is the number of routes into the profession. This week The RICS Podcast showcases three members who began their paths in other regulated professions before becoming surveyors themselves. Demi Yianni is joined this week by Kirsten Hald and Maria Wiedner to discuss their vastly different backgrounds, transfe…

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Beyond the Screen: George Clarke HonRICS in conversation with Emma Martin MRICS and Ayo Ajayi MRICS #120 41:25

2M ago41:25

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George Clarke is an architect, television presenter, campaigner and educator whose position allows him to bridge gaps between the built environment and those less acquainted with the construction industry. In a special episode of The RICS Podcast, George joins RICS members Arcadis’ Emma Martin and WT Partnership’s Ayo Ajayi as they discuss his pass…

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Women in surveying: what does progress look like? with Susanne Eickermann Riepe FRICS, Komilla Chadha MRICS, Hannah Jeong MRICS and Sara Cameron FRICS #119 42:59

2M ago42:59

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Across the built environment we’re seeing an ever-growing contingent of fantastic female professionals enriching the sector, yet there’s plenty more to be done in the D&I space. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, we’re marking International Women’s Day with a panel of four senior professionals - Susanne Eickermann Riepe FRICS, Komilla Chadha MRIC…

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Analysing the Government’s Spring Budget 2024 with Simon Rubinsohn, James Sproule & Ola Alade MRICS #118 33:25

3M ago33:25

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The UK Chancellor’s budget on Wednesday announced a host of new fiscal measures, but it remains to be seen whether we’re to expect another fiscal event by the end of this year. Simon Rubinsohn (RICS Chief Economist) is joined on this week’s RICS Podcast by James Sproule (Chief Economist - UK at Handelsbanken) & Ola Alade (Professional Group Panel M…

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UK National Supplement: key changes to residential valuation with Nigel Sellars, Louise Avery MRICS, Fiona Haggett FRICS & Rob Mead FRICS #117 38:12

2M ago38:12

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Welcome back to another RICS podcast episode led by the RICS standards team, providing valuable insights about updates to UK residential valuation standards. This week Nigel Sellars, RICS Senior Specialist in Property, is joined by Louise Avery MRICS, Managing Director at Avery & Co, Fiona Haggett FRICS, Head of Valuation at Barclays UK and Rob Mea…

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Actioning the ‘S’ in ESG with World Green Building Council’s Catriona Brady #116 27:13

3M ago27:13

27:13

The growth of ESG as a consideration throughout the sector has been remarkable in recent years, but with such a focus on environmental issues, there’s a risk of social and governance issues being neglected. Catriona Brady is the Director of Strategy and Development at World Green Building Council, and with recent reports from both RICS and the Worl…

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Simplifying the Candidate Experience with Gill Quinn, Abraham Laker, Brittany Marsland & Richard Crow #115 40:25

3M ago40:25

40:25

With several routes into the surveying profession your experience as a candidate is a unique one, and learning from the experiences of others is a wonderful way to set expectations and prepare effectively for a successful submission. Joining RICS Candidate Engagement Manager (UK&I) Gill Quinn in this week’s podcast are Abraham Laker, Brittany Marsl…

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The Surveyor’s Role in the Energy Transition with Roger Esson MRICS, Amit Patel MRICS, Jenny Stanning and Stephen Thompson FRICS #114 41:36

3M ago41:36

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The transition to greener energy sources is an ongoing endeavour, and the role that surveyors will play in that transition is a growing one in both importance and impact. Discussing this shift, this week The RICS Podcast welcomes Jenny Stanning, Stephen Thompson FRICS, Amit Patel MRICS and host Roger Esson MRICS to discuss the trends emerging in th…

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Opportunities for equity: effective organisations with RICS Sybil Taunton & UKREiiF’s Nathan Spencer #113 28:56

3M ago28:56

28:56

The built environment industry will be more effective to all if diverse voices are included, which intensifies the very present need for greater equity and inclusion. But, what does this look like in practice? How can organisations contribute to cultivating a more inclusive industry? Nathan Spencer is Director at UKREiiF, and he joins RICS’ Sybil T…

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Surveying stories: at the zoo! with Ginny Banham MRICS, Richard Baldwin MRICS and Richard Morris MRICS #112 44:31

3M ago44:31

44:31

Zoos and safari parks are tasked with not only running a profitable attraction, but investing that profit into suitable premises for wildlife conservation, presenting a unique challenge from a building surveyor’s perspective. How do these leisure assets balance profitability alongside ESG? In this podcast, Ginny Banham MRICS (Fisher German LLP) is …

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Infrastructure: What is Going Wrong and How Might We Fix It? with Alex Vaughan, CEO of Costain Group #111 32:16

4M ago32:16

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Costain Group’s Alex Vaughan joins us on this episode of The RICS Podcast brought to you by the WBEF team to discuss current trends in the infrastructure market domestically and internationally, and what’s required to improve overall efficiency in the area. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Challenges with the investment needed to support th…

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The role of RICS Knowledge and Practice Committee with Luay Al-Khatib & Simon Rawlinson #110 47:03

5M ago47:03

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The RICS Knowledge and Practice Committee (KPC) maintains and develops essential knowledge and professional practice. Its formation presents a notable step towards advancing industry and public knowledge on key issues. In this podcast, RICS’ Director of Knowledge & Practice Luay Al-Khatib speaks with Chair of the Knowledge and Practice Committee, S…

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What Is an RICS Surveyor? with Kareem Zahran MRICS, Sinead Clarkson MRICS and Ashley Royer AssocRICS #109 47:03

5M ago47:03

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At the heart of the surveying profession, and what it means to be an RICS Surveyor, lies an industry that’s equally varied, rewarding and impactful. This episode of The RICS Podcast brings together the expertise of Ashley Royer AssocRICS, Kareem Zahran MRICS and host Sinead Clarkson MRICS as they speak about their career paths, unique journeys, and…

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ESG in 2024: the good, the bad and the sustainable with RICS President Tina Paillet and Frank Hovorca #108 24:34

5M ago24:34

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In this podcast episode RICS Sustainability Chair, Frank Hovorka interviews RICS President Elect, Tina Paillet about the evolution of sustainability in the built environment. Tina shares her perspective of how sustainability has developed during her time in the industry, highlighting the growing role of public perception and policy. Examining devel…

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Learning for a Lifetime: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of CPD with Peter Smith, Chris Blundell and Liz Smith #107 26:20

4M ago26:20

26:20

Lifelong learning is essential for professionals to maintain and advance their skills, knowledge and competence in a rapidly changing world. Providing ongoing training and skills development demonstrates commitment to clients, aligns professionals with evolving client expectations and ensures continuous improvement. In this episode of the RICS Podc…

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The value of entering the RICS Awards with Award Winners: Arcadis’ Hannah Grover & David Baker, and Randall Simmonds LLP’s Phil Lewis #106 31:24

5M ago31:24

31:24

The RICS Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. As part of our ongoing commitment to raise the profile of industry professionals and teams, the Awards aim to demonstrate the positive impact that the built environment has on individuals and communities, while also pr…

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UK National Supplement - The Key Technical Changes to Public Sector Valuation with Jonathan Fothergill, Donna Best, Graham Stalker & Jaspreet Rahi #105 54:09

6M ago54:09

54:09

In this episode of The RICS Podcast we’re kicking off a series of episodes covering all the key points from the recently launched UK National Supplement in October. Touching first on the elements relevant to public sector valuation, Jonathan Fothergill is joined by Graham Stalker, Donna Best, and Jaspreet Rahi to discuss the changes and their major…

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WBEF: City-Level Support for Climate-Positive Cities with C40 Cities’ Frankie Downy #104 39:30

6M ago39:30

39:30

Local government support for energy efficient buildings is essential to creating the climate-friendly cities of the future, a vision supported by C40 Cities. Frankie Downy joins Stephen Lorimer (Centre for Net Zero) on this WBEF episode of The RICS Podcast to discuss how cities can manage the transition towards more energy efficient models at a loc…

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The King’s Speech: Impacts to Our Industry with Head of Strategic Research & Insight at Arcadis, Simon Rawlinson #103 33:44

5M ago33:44

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Within the recent King’s Speech, King Charles III’s first as monarch, we were offered a glimpse into some of the major bills and reforms with far-reaching impacts to our industry’s professionals. Breaking down the vital elements of this speech on episode 103 of The RICS Podcast, co-hosts Dominic Collyer and Mahvesh Ibrar talk with Arcadis’ Siman Ra…

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MODUS: 'Remember why we became surveyors' with Ann Gray and Simon Rawlinson #102 28:16

5M ago28:16

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Ann Gray FRICS took up her one-year term as RICS president in January 2023 and has overseen a significant 12 months for the Institution. In the latest episode of the Modus podcast, Building the Future, Simon Rawlinson MRICS discusses the highlights and the challenges of 2023 with Gray. He also outlines what he’s been doing so far in his new role as…

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WBEF: Reimagining the Built Environment Through Data & Artificial Intelligence with RXR Realty’s Andrew Min #101 37:00

6M ago37:00

37:00

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 …

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MODUS: Making a greener Manchester with Andy Burnham #100 35:47

6M ago35:47

35:47

What do devolved powers mean for Greater Manchester and its ability to make independent decisions on its built environment? Why is net zero a key part of the region’s plans to reindustrialise? And can local authorities be given the power to penalise landlords who don’t take care of the properties they own? That’s what Andy Burnham, the mayor of Gre…

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Essential Insights from Secondary Legislation for the Building Safety Act 2022 with Gary Strong, Andrew Thomas & David Savage #99 45:36

6M ago45:36

45:36

Since Episode 58 of The RICS Podcast in February 2022, where we covered an overview of the Building Safety Act 2022, there’s been a number of key changes worth noting in new secondary legislation. Returning to discuss Gateways 2 & 3, approaches to higher-risk buildings (HRBs), remediation orders and much more are Andrew Thomas MRICS and David Savag…

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MODUS: Women of colour in real estate #98 32:39

7M ago32:39

32:39

What challenges are faced by women of colour in the construction industry? That’s the question this episode of Building the Future is exploring. Sybil Taunton, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at RICS, speaks to Ally Reid MRICS, Europe Real Estate Associate Director at QNB Capital. During their conversation, they cover topics such as the gen…

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RICS: The New Leading Standards to Revolutionise Carbon Reduction in the Built Environment with Charlotte Neal, David Partridge & Clara Bagenal George #97 34:53

7M ago34:53

34:53

While the need for carbon reduction is clear, the route to creating a built environment that better serves this need is constantly being refined. Through their work at Introba UK and Related Argent respectively, Clara Bagenal George and David Partridge are contributing to the RICS whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) standard and the Net Zero Carbon…

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WBEF: Hidden Workers: Sick pay, Procurement and Addressing Health Inequalities at Work with WPI Economics’ Laura Osborne and Legal & General’s Mark Tyson #96 35:28

7M ago35:28

35:28

The provision of sick pay and support for workers in ill health is a key issue in the Safe Sick Pay campaign’s push to reduce health inequality. In a recent report for the campaign, WPI Economics highlighted the reality of Statutory Sick Pay and the positive benefits of reform - Laura Osborne joins us on The RICS Podcast to share more on the campai…

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WBEF: The Role of Flexible Buildings in Energy Efficiency with Sarah Joliffe #95 33:31

7M ago33:31

33:31

It’s said that buildings amount to 40% of carbon emissions in cities, which demonstrates the need for change in both commercial and residential offerings to improve energy efficiency. Working to achieve this at BAM is Sarah Joliffe, who joins Stephen Lorimer on this WBEF episode of The RICS Podcast to discuss how the retrofit and ongoing design of …

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RICS: Reform of the Landlord & Tenant Act Through an ADR Lens with Martin Burns and Dominic Collyer #94 27:55

7M ago27:55

27:55

The Landlord & Tenant Act is a longstanding piece of legislation currently in the process of reform, and with a consultation coming soon it’s an ideal time to get involved. With an extensive legal background and expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution, RICS’ Martin Burns joins Dominic Collyer on The RICS Podcast this week to discuss the reforms…

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RICS: Redefining ‘Healthy Buildings’ and Distinguishing Health from Sustainability with Ekkist’s Managing Director, Olga Turner Baker #93 40:42

7M ago40:42

40:42

The built environment’s benefits to its occupants extend far beyond the mere structure, taking into account the decisions that help them lead healthier lives daily. Ekkist’s Managing Director, Olga Turner Baker, joins us on The RICS Podcast to discuss the increasing awareness of healthy buildings, the benefits of diversity in teams thinking about h…

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RICS: Valuation Risk and Pragmatic Steps in the Event of a Claim with Naomi Park, Legal Director at DAC Beachcroft #92 56:42

7M ago56:42

56:42

When undertaking valuation, the hopes and likelihood for a legal claim made against your work are low, which means that claims can come as a shock to many professionals. Naomi Park is the Legal Director at DAC Beachcroft LLP and is well placed to offer her experience and expertise in preventing these issues arising, and pragmatic steps to take if a…

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Modus: The race to net zero with Chris Skidmore MP #91 30:58

7M ago30:58

30:58

Chris Skidmore MP is the former chairman of the UK government’s Net Zero Review. In June 2019 he signed net zero pledges into law, which include a target to end the UK’s contribution to global warming by 2050. In the latest episode of the Modus podcast Building the Future, Luay Al-Khatib, Director of Knowledge and Practice at RICS, asks Skidmore wh…

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WBEF: International Fire Safety Challenges, Including Sustainability Impacts Explained with Gary Strong (Chair) and Brian Meacham (USA) from the IFSS Coalition #90 1:06:25

7M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Fire safety is a global issue with far-reaching impacts, which extend beyond the initial damage that most would consider from undesired fires. In this WBEF episode of The RICS Podcast, Meacham Associates Managing Partner Brian Meacham takes us through the impacts of sustainable construction, major challenges in setting fire safety standards, and ho…

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Candidate Support: Welcome to your Assessment Journey on the APC with Zoe Bashforth #89 26:58

8M ago26:58

26:58

In this podcast, we are joined by Zoe Bashforth, MRICS, Assessor and Counsellor. Zoe has a unique perspective starting out in the UK, and making her way all the way to New Zealand, where she is the Director of WT Partnership in Auckland. Zoe shares her personal Journey, the best steps and actions all candidates and members can take when starting, a…

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RICS: Talent Retention and Leadership Excellence in the Business Valuation Profession with Adrian Nicholls, PJ Patel and Srividya Gopal #88 36:11

8M ago36:11

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The business valuation sector is a highly rewarding area, in which Adrian Nicholls, PJ Patel and Srividya Gopal have carved their career path. With an abundance of experience between them, the trio share their journeys through the profession with Steve Choi in an episode of The RICS Podcast focused on how to excel in leadership roles, and retain ta…

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WBEF: Key Sentiments from the Commercial Property Markets and the Future of the Office with Tarrant Parsons, Paul Swinney, Donglai Luo #87 29:53

8M ago29:53

29:53

RICS’ Global Commercial Property Monitor is a quarterly guide to the trends in the commercial property markets, and Q2 presents some pertinent new insights for the sector. In this WBEF episode of The RICS Podcast, Tarrant Parsons, Paul Swinney and Donglai Luo break down some of the biggest findings and trends, discuss regional differences, and link…

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Modus: Regeneration in the Thames Estuary #86 26:21

9M ago26:21

26:21

Kate Willard OBE is on a mission to transform the Thames Estuary region of north Kent, south Essex and east London. She’s doing this in her roles as chair of the Thames Estuary Growth Board and the Thames Estuary envoy. Through a programme of regeneration and infrastructure development, the Growth Board hopes to boost the economies of the 17 differ…

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Candidate Support: The Senior Professional and Associate Journey with Aled Jenkins MRICS and Jordanne Dunn AssocRICS #85 30:09

9M ago30:09

30:09

In this podcast we are joined by two RICS members that are eager to share their experiences of the assessment process. Aled Jenkins, MRICS who completed the Senior Professional assessment and Jordanne Dunn, AssocRICS, who followed the Associate route. They discuss useful resources that they used during their assessment journey, bust some common myt…

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RICS: The Residential Sector, Tribunal Membership & Vital Standards Consultations with Antony Parkinson & Mairead Carroll #84 40:09

10M ago40:09

40:09

Throughout Antony Parkinson’s varied career in the residential property sector, he’s been on both sides of an APC assessment, garnered experience as a tribunal member, and seen the profession from outside and within RICS itself. Antony’s journey holds lessons for so many within various specialisms of the surveying profession, and he joins Mairead C…

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RICS: A Future-Thinking Outlook on Residential Retrofit with Historic England’s Hannah Reynolds #83 37:04

10M ago37:04

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With the release of a brand new consultation for the RICS Residential Retrofit Standard, there’s a renewed push to improve support for householders retrofitting their homes. Hannah Reynolds is a part of the Expert Working Group for these standards, and in this week’s RICS Podcast she joins RICS’ Antony Parkinson to discuss her background, how to sh…

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WBEF: Charting a Course to Sustainable Tourism with CEO of The Travel Foundation, Jeremy Sampson #82 44:34

10M ago44:34

44:34

In the years following Covid-19, the tourism industry has seen a resurgence which highlights the sector’s impact on sustainability. With a keen focus on the opportunities for sustainable tourism to thrive in the years to come, The Travel Foundation’s CEO, Jeremy Sampson, is our guest on this week’s World Built Environment Forum episode of The RICS …

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Candidate Support: Moving Forward Following a Referral Result with Kate Taylor #81 39:51

10M ago39:51

39:51

Following the intense assessment process, the last thing a candidate wants to receive is a referral result, however, it is an outcome that many will face. For this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Kate Taylor FRICS, who will discuss overcoming that disappointment and how to use the experience and feedback to positively move forward into th…

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RICS: Finding Common Ground - Exploring the Geospatial Commission’s Pioneering New Report with Thalia Baldwin & Professor Louise Heathwaite #80 35:29

11M ago35:29

35:29

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…

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