Best from Infrastructure Masons Podcasts (2024)

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PGP: Building Surveying and Building Control with Helen McKeown MRICS, Rosemary Silver FRICS, Neil Wotherspoon FRICS & Gary Strong FRICS #161 32:28

5h ago32:28

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Welcome to this special episode of The RICS Podcast, in a series covering the work of our Professional Group Panels (PGPs). This episode features a discussion around the Building Surveying and Building Control PGP, which covers all-important areas like building safety, the maintenance of standards, and ways to engage the next generation with buildi…

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PGP: Construction with James Garner FRICS, Natasha Orange MRICS, Jeevani Subasinghe MRICS & Steven Thompson FRICS #160 35:03

6h ago35:03

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Welcome to this special episode of The RICS Podcast, in a series covering the work of our Professional Group Panels (PGPs). This episode features a discussion around the Construction PGP, which covers all-important areas like sustainability, digitisation and the growth of technology in the sector, and the the necessity of strong transport infrastru…

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PGP: Valuation with Mona Shah FRICS, Alvah Beander FRICS, Joshim Uddin MRICS & Ben Elder FRICS #159 44:48

3h ago44:48

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Welcome to this special episode of The RICS Podcast, in a series covering the work of our Professional Group Panels (PGPs). This episode features a discussion around the Valuation PGP, which covers all-important areas like trends in capital investment, prudent value, pension funds and REITS, bank valuation and support for the housing markets, and t…

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PGP: Land and Natural Resources with Bilal Virji MRICS, Poppy Martin MRICS, Mark Hurrell MRICS & James Kavanagh MRICS #158 40:40

4h ago40:40

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Welcome to this special episode of The RICS Podcast, in a series covering the work of our Professional Group Panels (PGPs). This episode features a discussion around the Land and Natural Resources PGP, which covers all-important areas like biodiversity, carbon credits and natural capital, renewable energy and housing targets and rural development. …

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PGP: Commercial Property with Maria Wiedner MRICS, Nella Pang MRICS & Paul Bagust #157 41:09

1h ago41:09

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Welcome to this special episode of The RICS Podcast, in a series covering the work of our Professional Group Panels (PGPs). This week’s episode features a discussion around the Commercial Property PGP, which covers all-important areas like sustainability, AI and data, and the changing demand in commercial property. Joining Paul Bagust to share thei…

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PGP: Residential Property with Daniel Underwood MRICS, Chris Hall MRICS, Vanessa Griffiths MRICS, Professor Richard Fitton MRICS & Paul Bagust #156 47:53

2h ago47:53

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Welcome to this special episode of The RICS Podcast, in a series covering the work of our Professional Group Panels (PGPs). This episode features a discussion around the Residential Property PGP, which covers all-important areas like the development of standards, decarbonisation and AI and data. Joining Paul Bagust to share their expertise are Dani…

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Why Are You Proud to Be a Surveyor? with Morag Angus FRICS, Diana Massawa MRICS, Tim Kenny AssocRICS and Maarukh Abbas #155 36:44

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There are a great number of reasons to take pride in being a surveyor, and much to do in order to make that pride accessible to all who wish to join the industry. This week on The RICS Podcast, we’re joined by Morag Angus FRICS, Diana Massawa MRICS, Tim Kenny AssocRICS and Maarukh Abbas, who take us through the most rewarding aspects of the profess…

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19: Inside ‘the biggest change to employment law in a generation’ – what employers in the UK need to know 16:02

8d ago16:02

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Organisations need to start preparing now for an overhaul of employment law by the UK’s new Labour government. Stuart Neilson outlines how. Never miss a story, sign up for business law updates.By Pinsent Masons

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Regenerating Towns & Cities with Tom Macartney FRICS, Peter Andrews MRICS and Kevin Murray FRTPI #154 50:36

9d ago50:36

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Surveyors’ role in shaping the built environment is hugely evident in the development of new towns, and there’s an invaluable reliance on public-private partnerships in such processes. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Tom Macartney FRICS (Hallbar Homes), Kevin Murray FRTPI (Kevin Murray Associates) & Peter Andrews MRICS (Cliffe House Estates) e…

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A Day in the Life of a Surveyor with Emily Hayden MRICS, David Broschomb MRICS, Millie Mason MRICS and candidate Yusuf Javaid #153 58:32

16d ago58:32

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The world of surveying is diverse, dynamic and engaging every day for the professionals who work within it - aspects which should appeal to the many talented young people looking to join the sector. This week’s episode of The RICS Podcast showcases the journeys, experiences and insights of four fantastic surveying professionals - David Broschomb MR…

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18: How a Dutch tennis club ruling could hinder AI system training, and English courts get power to force litigants into ADR 20:46

22d ago20:46

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A ruling from Europe’s top court could threaten the way companies use huge data sets to train AI systems according to Wouter Seinen. Meanwhile, the English courts have got new powers to force companies into alternative dispute resolution, says Emilie Jones. Never miss a story, sign up for business law updates.…

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Incorporating Sustainability into the Public Estate with Paul Broadbent FRICS and Philip McClay FRICS #152 39:55

23d ago39:55

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The public sector is incredibly diverse with respect to the built environment, with schools, hospitals and prisons all carrying unique infrastructure demands, but how can they all deliver the same sustainable future? This week’s episode of The RICS Podcast focuses on sustainability in the public estate, the specific challenges that come with the pu…

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Surveyors: Character, Competency and Changing Demands with Craig Ross MRICS and Alexandra Faciu MRICS #151 38:00

29d ago38:00

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The demands of a Chartered Surveyor now have evolved since the desired qualities of years past, both in terms of skills & competency, and a surveyor’s character. This week on The RICS Podcast, President of Alexandra Capital, Alexandra Faciu MRICS joins Craig Ross MRICS, who is Associate Director for Safety and Security at Diriyah Company. They dive…

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17: Unpicking the EU's new policy agenda, and South Africa's long awaited electricity reform 19:38

1M ago19:38

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With a new parliament, Commission president and set of proposed commissioners, the European Union is ready to implement a whole new policy agenda. Mark Ferguson tells us how businesses can prepare for it; and Emma Roberts tells us why South Africa's electricity reform might take a while to take full effect. Never miss a story, sign up for business …

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How SMEs Can Work With Apprentices with Lee Hatwell FRICS & Mike Cox #150 31:43

1M ago31:43

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Small to Medium sized Enterprises are uniquely positioned to benefit from some of the greatest young talent in our industry, thanks to the increased numbers of apprentices looking to work in the built environment. In this episode, RICS Education & Accreditation Manager, Mike Cox, speaks with Lee Hatwell FRICS, Director at Munday + Cramer, as we exp…

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RICS Short: An Introduction to RICS Matrics with Chairman Neil A’Bear FRICS FRSA #149 13:15

1M ago13:15

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Welcome to RICS shorts, a mini-series of episodes of The RICS Podcast, in which we learn more about RICS members and those with whom surveyors work and collaborate. This week’s guest is Neil A’Bear FRICS FRSA, who is an EMEA Data Transaction Specialist at CBRE, and was recently made Chair of the RICS Matrics UK. In this episode Neil shares his pass…

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16: The huge changes ahead for UK construction industry following Grenfell Inquiry findings, and an unusual fine for a data processor 21:08

2M ago21:08

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The Grenfell Inquiry into a London tower block fire found failings in regulation, government and industry, so what changes in how their activity is controlled should UK construction companies expect? And we investigate why a data processor, rather than a controller, has been fined for the first time following a huge data leak. Never miss a story, s…

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RICS Short: The Value of Cross-Sector Understanding with Prof. Samer Bagaeen FRICS MRTPI FRGS #148 17:02

2M ago17:02

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Welcome to RICS shorts, a mini-series of episodes of The RICS Podcast, in which we learn more about RICS members and those with whom surveyors work and collaborate. This week’s guest is Prof. Samer Bagaeen FRICS MRTPI FRGS, who is a Professor of Planning & Resilient Systems at the University of Kent, and is also a Technical Director at Arcadis. We …

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RICS Short: Mental Health and Wellbeing in Surveying with Rachel Moan MRICS #147 19:52

2M ago19:52

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Welcome to RICS shorts, a mini-series of episodes of The RICS Podcast, in which we learn more about RICS members and those with whom surveyors work and collaborate. This week’s guest is Rachel Moan MRICS, who qualified as a Chartered Management Consultancy Surveyor in 2012, and whose work founding ‘Train Like an Athlete’ gives her a fantastic insig…

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RICS Short: Industry Perceptions from an Early Career Professional with Jaisie Withers #146 15:26

2M ago15:26

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Welcome to RICS shorts, a mini-series of episodes of The RICS Podcast, in which we learn more about RICS members and those with whom surveyors work and collaborate. This week’s guest is Jaisie Withers, RICS student member, Assistant Cost Consultant at Mace and Ambassador for Regeneration Brainery. She shares her experience as a young professional i…

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RICS Short: Property Litigation & Surveying with Adrian McClinton #145 11:37

2M ago11:37

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Welcome to the first in a special series of short episodes of The RICS Podcast, in which we learn more about RICS members and those with whom surveyors work and collaborate. This week’s guest is Adrian McClinton, a property litigation solicitor, who shares how his work overlaps and impacts upon RICS members, and some of the current trends in proper…

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

3M ago26:16

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

3M 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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RICS Professional practice update: land team #142 40:40

3M ago40:40

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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

3M ago37:46

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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

3M ago38:42

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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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15: Australia’s electricity infrastructure challenge, and a carbon credit tax conundrum 20:18

4M ago20:18

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Against the ticking clock of ageing coal power infrastructure, Australia grapples with the challenges of building a new power network to distribute clean energy says Leanne Olden; and Eloise Walker tells us about the surprise tax liabilities buried in the carbon credit system. Never miss a story, sign up for business law updates.…

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

3M ago35:03

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

4M ago41:42

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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

4M ago29:00

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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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14: New government immediately lifts England's onshore wind ban, and £18m court ruling might mean earlier UK insolvencies 22:32

4M ago22:32

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The new UK government has removed conditions that made it effectively impossible to build new onshore wind capacity in England, but there won't be an immediate goldrush says Gary McGovern. And directors of struggling companies in the UK might have to trigger insolvency earlier than previously thought after an £18m ruling, says Charles Maunder. Neve…

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

4M ago44:23

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

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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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13: The UPC’s first year, and how Germany’s court digitisation could cause rise in mass claims 19:19

5M ago19:19

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One year into the new system governing patents in Europe, Judith Krens tells us that the UPC has been a success in unusual and unpredictable ways, and Alessandro Capone says that companies in Germany can expect to face more mass actions because of court digitisation plans. Never miss a story, sign up for business law updates.…

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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

4M ago38:05

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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

5M 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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12: The impact European Parliament elections will have on the EU's climate and trade policies 15:56

5M ago15:56

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Victories for right wing parties in many seats of the European Parliament could spell trouble for some EU green policies, and is likely to boost support for more protectionist trade policy, says Mark Ferguson. Never miss a story, sign up for business law updates.By Pinsent Masons

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What It Means to Be an RICS Surveyor with Ashley Royer, Kareem Zahran & Sinead Clarkson #132 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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Special episode: what was the RICS member experience of UKREiiF 2024? #131 48:03

5M ago48:03

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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

5M ago42:03

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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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11: The surprisingly wide scope of new EU sustainability law, and how the UK could set global self-driving car legal standards 17:35

5M ago17:35

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The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requires companies to reduce environmental and human rights damage, and Laura Ayre explains how it will govern the behaviour of more companies than you might think; and Leo Parkington examines whether the UK’s new self-driving car law will set legal standards for the rest of the worl…

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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

5M ago31:24

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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

5M 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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10: Inside an AI company's copyright defence, and how finance firms can cope with AI regulation 20:40

6M ago20:40

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Cerys Wynn-Davies uses a court filing to analyse how AI companies are defending themselves against huge copyright infringement claims, and Luke Scanlon sets out the steps finance firms need to take to stay on the right side of growing finance-specific AI regulation, ahead of delivering training for financial services senior managers. Never miss a s…

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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

6M 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

6M 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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9: How businesses can be heard in the world's election year, and South Africa's challenges implementing new anti-corruption law. 21:02

6M ago21:02

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Nearly half the world's population will vote this year in national elections, so Andrew Henderson guides us through how companies can make sure they are heard by brand new governments; and Edward James outlines the challenges South Africa faces with its new anti-corruption law, just weeks after a senior government figure was charged with corruption…

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

6M 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

6M 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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8: Analysing European court's bombshell climate ruling: will a rash of national cases follow? 16:30

7M ago16:30

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Valérie van den Berg and David Thorneloe tell us just how big the impact will be of last week’s European ruling that Swizterland’s failure to act on climate change violates citizens’ human rights. Will it spark a wave of new actions in Europe's national courts? Never miss a story, sign up for business law updates. We examine the impact of this land…

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