Best Jen Lemen Podcasts (2024)

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Candidate Support: The Final Assessment Interview with Jen Lemen #143 27:05

9d ago27:05

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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 …

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Dealing with Nerves - Property Elite (RICS APC) 10:43

6h ago10:43

10:43

In this week's episode, Michelle and Rachel discuss dealing with nerves when preparation for an APC interview.

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Candidate Support: Calming Nerves Before the Final Assessment with Michelle Parkes MRICS #144 26:16

6d ago26:16

26:16

The final assessment can naturally set off nerves for many candidates preparing for their presentations, so this week’s RICS 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 Ellie Sainsbury to share strategies to calm nerve…

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Leadership (Part 2) - Property Elite (APC RICS) 11:51

8d ago11:51

11:51

In this week's episode, Rachel and Daniel continue their discussion on what Leadership means to them.

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RICS Professional practice update: land team #142 40:40

13d ago40:40

40:40

In the latest of our mid-year update episodes of The RICS Podcast, we’re joined by members of the Land Team; James Kavanagh MRICS, Fiona Mannix and Tony Mulhall MRICS. We hear from the trio as they discuss key issues from their respective areas, with particular note for the interdependent nature of rural and urban development, consideration for ass…

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RICS professional practice update: construction team #141 37:46

16d ago37:46

37:46

In this latest episode of RICS’ mid-year updates, we’re joined by Amit Patel MRICS and Steven Thompson MRICS to share insights from the construction team on the major factors impacting the sector. Amit, Head of Professional Practice in Construction, and Steven, Senior Specialist within the Construction Standards Team, discuss sector-specific update…

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RICS professional practice update: valuation team #140 38:42

18d ago38:42

38:42

In the second of RICS' mid-year updates from the professional practice teams, the valuation team give an overview of work streams relating to professional standards, practice information, industry updates, current and future projects and ways for members and non-members to get involved. Hear from Head of Professional Practice for Valuation, Ben Eld…

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APC Appeals Process (RICS APC) 7:40

26d ago7:40

7:40

In this week's podcast, we look at what you can do should you receive the dreaded notification that you have been unsuccessful and have been referred.

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RICS professional practice update: property team #139 35:03

23d ago35:03

35:03

In the first of RICS' mid-year updates from the professional practice teams, the property team detail key things impacting residential and commercial property. Hear from Head of Professional Practice for Property, Paul Bagust, with Senior Specialists Mairead Carroll, Nigel Sellars FRICS and Steven Lees MRICS as they discuss relevant sector updates …

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Leadership (Part 1) - Property Elite (APC RICS) 10:29

1M ago10:29

10:29

In this week's Podcast, Rachel and Daniel look at what Leadership means to them.

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Workspace Trends & Occupier Preferences in Commercial Property with Nadia de Klerk MRICS and Will Kinnear MRICS #138 41:42

1M ago41:42

41:42

The commercial property sector is an ever-evolving area, which has seen a shift post-pandemic with attitudes towards flexible work enabled by the evolution of technology. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Will Kinnear MRICS (HEWN) joins Nadia de Klerk MRICS (Turner & Townsend) to explore the latest trends in the commercial property sector, with …

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Special episode: RICS and the UK Election #137 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

The election of a new government triggers new work streams and collaborative opportunities for RICS and its members. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Sam Rees and Mahvesh Ibrar (Senior public affairs officers at RICS) join Kieran Halliwell (Modus Editor and RICS podcast lead) to discuss the new government's core policies and share what these ma…

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How Do Regulators Engage with Consumers? with Nigel Clarke, Shannett Thompson and Chris Alder #136 44:23

1M ago44:23

44:23

Whether it’s communication with stakeholders or with the public, the importance of a regulator is key to how firms operate in the built environment. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Shannett Thompson (Kingsley Napley) and Chris Adler (RICS) join Nigel Clarke to explore the vital role of professional regulators, and how they interact with the re…

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What will my APC be like? 11:28

2M ago11:28

11:28

In todays podcast, Property Elite's Rachel and Michelle chat about what to expect from your APC Interview.

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Grow Your Own Talent: The Value of Students with Phil Mayall MRICS and Lorna Heaven #135 41:33

1M ago41:33

41:33

The next generation of talent is key to our profession’s future, and taking on apprentices and students holds untapped value and potential for all involved. Having successfully developed a route for youngsters to grow their skillset at Muse, Managing Director Phil Mayall MRICS joins Lorna Heaven, Director of Capital Projects at Cheshire College to …

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What makes a safe, inclusive work environment for LGBTQ+ professionals? with Sharon Slinger FRICS, Scott Wilkinson FRICS and Mark Bennett AssocRICS #134 38:05

2M ago38:05

38:05

The built environment and construction sectors should be a space for all to feel welcome and to belong, and with June being Pride month it’s an apt time to evaluate how that looks in the industry. In this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast, Sharon Slinger FRICS is joined by Scott Wilkinson FRICS and Mark Bennett AssocRICS to discuss the current atm…

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Placemaking and Progress in Liverpool City Region: Mayor Steve Rotheram interviewed by Gabriel Davies MRICS and Hannah Daly MRICS #133 36:04

2M ago36:04

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The Mayor for Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, is uniquely placed as a leader with experience in the built environment, a history which informs his vision of the area’s future. Steve joins Gabriel Davies (Fisher German LLP) and Hannah Daly (SES Engineering Services) on The RICS Podcast this week as he discusses the relationships between place…

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What It Means to Be an RICS Surveyor with Ashley Royer, Kareem Zahran & Sinead Clarkson #132 47:03

2M ago47:03

47:03

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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Special episode: what was the RICS member experience of UKREiiF 2024? #131 48:03

2M ago48:03

48:03

With 13,000 attendees over three days, UKREiiF is one of the UK's largest gatherings of built environment professionals. Many RICS members and firms are in attendance and key themes that impact upon our membership are discussed. This episode of the RICS Podcast brings some of those conversations out of the arena and showcases what it means to be an…

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What Impacts Our Relationship with The Built Environment? featuring Nicholas Boys Smith & Olga Turner Baker MRICS #130 42:03

2M ago42:03

42:03

The quality of spaces relies strongly on how well they’re designed to serve human experiences, so in this episode of The RICS Podcast we explore the power of placemaking. Olga Turner Baker MRICS (Managing Director, Ekkist) hosts Nicholas Boys Smith (Chair of the Office for Place and Author & Director, Create Streets) whose passion for quality space…

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New AssocRICS Candidate Guide - RICS APC Lifeline 3:46

3M ago3:46

3:46

In this week’s blog, we look at the changes RICS have made in the latest (February 2024) AssocRICS candidate guide.

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

3M 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 MRICS (UK Managing Director, Turner & Townsend) is joined this week by Carrie de Silva (Visiting Professor, Harper Adams University) and Rebecca Preston …

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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

3M ago50:00

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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

3M 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

3M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

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

4M ago47:08

47:08

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

4M 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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New RICS APC Pathway Guides - RICS APC Lifeline 3:24

4M ago3:24

3:24

RICS have published a new overall RICS APC pathway guide and individual sector-specific pathway guides on their website.

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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

4M ago41:39

41:39

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

4M 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

5M ago50:41

50:41

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

5M ago41:25

41:25

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

5M ago42:59

42:59

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

5M ago33:25

33:25

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

6M ago38:12

38:12

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

6M 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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Time Management & Chunking - RICS APC Lifeline 4:17

6M ago4:17

4:17

In this week’s blog, we look at a time management technique called chunking. This is a great way to keep focussed and avoid burnout when revising for your RICS APC final assessment interview, or to keep yourself on track when you are writing up your RICS APC final assessment submission.

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

6M 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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RICS Practice Alert - Phoenix Firms 7:31

6M ago7:31

7:31

In this week’s blog, we look at the recently issued RICS Practice Alert relating to phoenix firms. This is essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates, as well as qualified surveyors. It is relevant to the Ethics, Rules of Conduct and Professionalism competency.

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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

6M ago41:36

41:36

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

7M 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

7M 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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Spray Foam Insulation - Hot Topic Highlight 7:37

7M ago7:37

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In this week’s podcast, we take a look at spray foam insulation and what you need to know about it as a Residential surveyor. This is essential listening for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates dealing with residential property (or mixed-use property with a residential element), particularly relating to the Building Pathology, Inspection, Loan Se…

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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

7M 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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BSIF Housing - Hot Topic Highlight 5:35

7M ago5:35

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In this week's podcast, we take a look at BISF Housing.Please subscribe for more advice and information! Stay in touch with us:Website: https://www.property-elite.co.uk/Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyelite/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyelitej/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricsapc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/p…

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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M ago31:24

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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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