Best The Royal Institution Of Chartered Surveyors Podcasts (2025)

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Resilience, Leadership & Legacy — In Conversation with former Livery Master John Woodman 26:34

3d ago26:34

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In this inspiring episode of Surveying The Future, host David Reynolds sits down with John Woodman—Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors and Chairman of Hollis—for a powerful conversation about leadership, legacy and resilience in the face of profound personal challenge. From his early days in surveying to guiding Hollis thro…

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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 #189 41:36

5d 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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Regulated Professions: What Can We Learn From Each Other? with Demi Yianni MRICS, Kirsten Hald MRICS and Maria Wiedner MRICS #188 50:41

12d 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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Industry Challengers: Rethinking Embodied Carbon as an Asset with James Fiske, Betsy Brady and Ioana Orzea #187 49:57

19d ago49:57

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The MIPIM Challengers initiative creates space for the next generation of professionals to share fresh ideas and new perspectives, and this year’s winners include Betsy Brady and Ioana Orzea. Betsy & Ioana join James Fiske on this episode of The RICS Podcast to share their approach to rethinking embodied carbon as an asset, how we can educate other…

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Candidate Support: Calming Nerves Before the Final Assessment with Michelle Parkes MRICS #186 41:10

26d ago41:10

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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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How Do Regulators Engage with Consumers? with Nigel Clarke, Shannett Thompson and Chris Alder #185 44:23

1M 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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Leading from the Front: Strategy, Leadership & Decision-Making in Property & the Armed Forces 22:17

1M ago22:17

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What do investment property and the Armed Forces have in common? More than you might think! In our latest episode, we sit down with Richard Davies, Head of Property Portfolio Management at M&G Real Estate, Commissioned Officer in the Royal Navy, and fellow Liveryman, for a fascinating discussion on leadership, strategy, and decision-making—the crit…

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How the Surveying Industry Can Retain More Women in the Profession with David Hourihan FRICS, Kelly Canterford MRICS and Kevina Kakembo MRICS #184 45:00

1M ago45:00

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There are incredible female voices at the forefront of surveying across the industry, but if we’re to see a more equitable industry, the issue of retaining talent is a vital one to solve. This essential episode of The RICS Podcast talks through some of the deep-rooted issues affecting DEI in surveying today, and we hear what initiatives might creat…

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Supporting Men’s Mental Health in Construction with Mark McBride Wright, Scott Pearshouse MRICS and Tomi Laguda #183 41:27

2M ago41:27

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Mental health and wellbeing is a key pillar in today’s world, and while it’s historically been more challenging for men in construction to be open, there’s more vital support now than ever before. Tomi Laguda leads a deep and honest discussion on The RICS Podcast this week with Scott Pearshouse MRICS, as he shares his own mental health journey in c…

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What Impacts Our Relationship with The Built Environment? featuring Nicholas Boys Smith & Olga Turner Baker MRICS #182 42:03

2M 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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Pay and Promotions in the Built Environment with Hilan Shah MRICS, Alice Graham MRICS and Adam Ledger #181 48:31

2M ago48:31

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With the range of roles in the built environment, the opportunity for promotion into new roles is a key one for both financial incentive and job fulfilment. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Hilan Shah MRICS is joined by Alice Graham MRICS and Adam Ledger, a student member of RICS, to discuss how pay and promotions scale in the sector, and essen…

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Driving Change Through Diversity & Inclusion with Michaela Bygrave 30:30

2M ago30:30

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Michaela Bygrave, Managing Director of Pointe Michel, in which she discusses diversity and inclusion within the built environment industry and the complexities of the social and affordable housing sectors. Tune in to hear Michaela’s take on the power of inspirational mentors, overcoming the barriers to ac…

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Why Use an RICS Surveyor with Corrinne McLeish FRICS, Majella Galvin MRICS & James Raven #180 34:52

2M ago34:52

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There is a world of difference between a general surveyor and an RICS surveyor, but why should professionals become accredited with RICS, and why should the public use an RICS surveyor? In this episode of The RICS Podcast episode Majella Galvin MRICS is joined by Corrinne McLeish FRICS and James Raven, as they delve into the role and value of RICS …

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Surveying insights: The Role of an Appraiser with Alvah T Beander FRICS, Barden Prisant FRICS and Ergina Xydous MRICS #179 43:54

2M ago43:54

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Art is a unique world in which valuation standards play a vital role for RICS professionals, and gives us insight into the role of an Appraiser. This week’s episode of The RICS Podcast explores the art industry with Alvah T Beander FRICS, Barden Prisant FRICS and Ergina Xydous MRICS, discussing the distinct roles of art historians, curators, authen…

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How SMEs Can Work With Apprentices with Lee Hatwell FRICS & Mike Cox #178 31:43

3M 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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Retrofitting, Futureproofing & Future Fit: How Do We Demystify and Start Doing with Emma Fletcher MRICS, Philip Brimley MRICS and Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS #177 44:42

3M ago44:42

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With a growing emphasis on extending buildings’ lifecycles, the role of surveyors in retrofit and future fit projects is absolutely essential, both in ensuring a successful project, and in enhancing public understanding. This episode of The RICS Podcast features Emma Fletcher MRICS, Philip Brimley MRICS and Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS , as they focus on…

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In conversation with Justin Sullivan, President of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 29:03

3M ago29:03

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Justin Sullivan, the newly appointed President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). In this wide-ranging discussion, we explore the power of mentoring, his key priorities as RICS President, and how the Institute is driving innovation and leadership in the built environment. We alsodelve…

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The Role That Valuation Plays in Society with Nick Knight MRICS, John Clark & Paul Richards #176 39:38

3M ago39:38

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The role of valuation may be well-known within the surveying profession, but the connection to the economy may not be so apparent to the wider public, despite its necessity to society as a whole. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, the Chair of the RICS Valuation PGP Nick Knight MRICS is joined by John Clark (Lloyds Banking Group) and Paul Richard…

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Surveying Insights: The History of the Profession with Professor Carl Chinn MBE and Suki Bell FRICS #175 39:13

3M ago39:13

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Surveying is a rich profession with a long-spanning, illustrious history that stretches back to medieval times, and it’s a key area of focus for Professor Carl Chinn MBE. This special episode of The RICS Podcast delves into the roots of the profession, as Professor Chinn MBE shares with Suki Bell FRICS his findings on how surveying has evolved acro…

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How Do Surveying Students Find Work Experience with Norman Hutchison FRICS, Fiona Stoddard MRICS, Danny Waters (candidate) and Toby Stewart (student) #174 49:46

4M ago49:46

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Work experience forms a vital part of many aspiring surveyors’ early career, and this episode of The RICS Podcast focuses on how to find, and make the most of, work experience opportunities. Toby Stewart is a student member of RICS and student at the University of Aberdeen, and he’s joined by RICS candidate Danny Waters, and members Norman Hutchiso…

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The Future of RICS with Justin Sullivan FRICS and Amanda Clack FRICS #173 29:28

4M ago29:28

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Welcome to the 2025 opening episode of The RICS Podcast, where former RICS President Amanda Clack FRICS discusses the aspirations for the coming year with incoming President, Justin Sullivan FRICS. We hear what Justin hopes to prioritise over the course of his presidency, consider how the profession continues to evolve as it always has, and share h…

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RICS Professional Practice Update: Construction with Amit Patel MRICS, Steven Thompson and Marissa Stenning MRICS #172 47:03

4M ago47:03

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In the final of our RICS professional practice updates, Amit Patel MRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Construction at RICS) leads an end of year update with Steven Thompson and Marissa Stenning MRICS (Associate Director, Turner & Townsend alinea), covering insightful topics and initiatives from the sector. They discuss developments within the…

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RICS Professional Practice Update: Land and Natural Resources with James Kavanagh MRICS, Tony Mulhall MRICS and Fiona Mannix #171 46:39

4M ago46:39

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In the fourth of our RICS professional practice updates, James Kavanagh MRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Land and Natural Resources at RICS) leads an end of year update with Tony Mulhall MRICS and Fiona Mannix, covering insightful topics and initiatives from the sector. They discuss developments within the RICS and across the surveying sect…

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RICS Professional Practice Update: Valuation and Investment with Ben Elder FRICS, Nigel Sellars FRICS, Charles Golding MRICS and Jonathan Fothergill MRICS #170 29:30

4M ago29:30

29:30

In the third of our RICS professional practice updates, Ben Elder FRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Valuation and Investment at RICS) provides an end of year update with Charles Golding MRICS, Jonathan Fothergill MRICS and Nigel Sellars FRICS covering all the latest news from the sector. They discuss developments within the RICS and across t…

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RICS Professional Practice Update: Building Surveying and Building Control with Gary Strong FRICS and Sam Piplica MRICS #169 28:56

4M ago28:56

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In the second of our RICS professional practice updates, Gary Strong FRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Building Surveying and Building Control at RICS) provides an end of year update with Sam Piplica MRICS, covering insightful topics and initiatives from the sector. They discuss developments within the RICS and across the surveying sector at…

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RICS Professional Practice Update: Property with Paul Bagust, Mairead Carroll, Nigel Sellars FRICS and Steve Lees MRICS #168 48:51

4M ago48:51

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This podcast was recorded before the publication of the Written Ministerial Statement on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform. For an update on the proposals please see the RICS Leasehold Reform Hub. This week on The RICS Podcast, Paul Bagust (Head of Property Practice, RICS) leads an end of year update from the Property Team, covering insightful topics…

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President’s Handover 2024 with Tina Paillet FRICS & Justin Sullivan FRICS #167 18:13

5M ago18:13

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In this special episode of The RICS Podcast, 2024 President Tina Paillet joins President-Elect Justin Sullivan ahead of his 2025 presidency. Hear them discuss Tina’s takeaways from her term as President, Justin’s ambitions for his year in the role, and the role of RICS members in tackling the challenges faced today and maximising the opportunity of…

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Pay and Promotions in the Built Environment with Hilan Shah MRICS, Alice Graham MRICS and Adam Ledger #166 48:31

5M ago48:31

48:31

With the range of roles in the built environment, the opportunity for promotion into new roles is a key one for both financial incentive and job fulfilment. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Hilan Shah MRICS is joined by Alice Graham MRICS and Adam Ledger, a student member of RICS, to discuss how pay and promotions scale in the sector, and essen…

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Beyond the Screen: George Clarke HonRICS in conversation with Emma Martin MRICS and Ayo Ajayi MRICS #165 41:25

5M 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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Surveyors and Their Favourite Projects with Florence Andrews MRICS, Vincent John Harney MRICS & Iona Lennon AssocRICS #164 50:18

5M ago50:18

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Through impactful, engaging and fulfilling projects, surveying continues to provide an incredibly unique career path to those who consider themselves fortunate to be in the profession. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Florence Andrews MRICS hosts Vincent John Harney MRICS & Iona Lennon AssocRICS in sharing the experiences that make surveying su…

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Special episode: behind the scenes at the RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards 2024 #163 28:44

6M ago28:44

28:44

The annual RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards took place on Friday 15th November 2024 in Manchester and celebrated the achievements of RICS members making a difference either as early career professionals or making a difference to others within the profession. What were the categories and who were the winners? This episode of the RICS Podcast shares the …

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Who We Are, What We Do: Land and Natural Resources with David Sandbrook FRICS, Grace Prowse MRICS and Duncan Moss FRICS #162 30:23

6M ago30:23

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The natural environment is just as vital as the built environment, so this week on The RICS Podcast we’re joined by three fantastic members of RICS’ Land & Natural Resources Professional Group Panel (PGP). David Sandbrook FRICS - chair of the Land and natural resources PGP and director of Sandbrook Land & Minerals Limited - is joined by Grace Prows…

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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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M ago36:44

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

6M 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

7M 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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Incorporating Sustainability into the Public Estate with Paul Broadbent FRICS and Philip McClay FRICS #152 39:55

7M 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

7M 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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How SMEs Can Work With Apprentices with Lee Hatwell FRICS & Mike Cox #150 31:43

7M 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

8M 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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RICS Short: The Value of Cross-Sector Understanding with Prof. Samer Bagaeen FRICS MRTPI FRGS #148 17:02

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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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