The RICS Podcast

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 overlap in understanding of sustainability between stakeholders, surveyors’ role in promoting sustainable residential development, and how the sector is likely to evolve going forward. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ Emma Fletcher MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmafletchercambridge/ Maria Dutton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-g-dutton/ Timothy Bannister: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-bannister-1b00316/

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 Buildings Standard. Clara and David join RICS’ Charlotte Neal on the podcast this week to discuss the formation of these standards, and personal journeys implementing positive steps to reduce carbon in their own activities. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ Whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) for the built environment: https://www.rics.org/profession-standards/rics-standards-and-guidance/sector-standards/construction-standards/whole-life-carbon-assessment BECD: https://www.becd.co.uk/ UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard: https://www.nzcbuildings.co.uk/ Clara Bagenal George: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clara-bagenal-george-5929bba2/ Introba UK: https://www.linkedin.com/company/introba/ David Partridge: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-partridge-38b3b512/ Related Argent: https://www.linkedin.com/company/relatedargentlimited/

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 & Commercial Management Service Director, Arcadis) on The RICS Podcast this week to share their journeys, the impact they’re making on international opportunities, how to attract the next generation, and the benefits of an increasingly diverse industry. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ Girija Deshmukh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/girijadeshmukh98/ Sam Nicholson MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-nicholson-mrics-4148a1a8/

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 MRICS, Chartered Building Surveyor at JLL and co-chair of their race network, and Katy Robinson, Senior Project Manager at East Riding of Yorkshire Council and founding chair of NAWIC Yorkshire. We learn how these early career professionals are striving towards a brighter vision of the industry’s future and gain insight around what motivates them to do so. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ Jessie Leung MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiecsleung/ Joshua Hurst MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuahurst98/ Katy Robinson MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-robinson-710619189/

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, transferable skills, how they explain their roles to friends and family, and the most important personality traits in surveying. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ Demi Yianni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demi-yianni/ Kirsten Hald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-marie-hald/ Maria Wiedner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariawiedner/

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 passion for construction, the industry’s image, the value of work experience and how to make progress with diversity in construction. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ George Clarke https://georgeclarke.com/ Ayo Ajayi https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayo-ajayi-7356376a/ Emma Martin https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-martin-arcadis/

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 MRICS, Hannah Jeong MRICS and Sara Cameron FRICS. Their discussion considers how the industry can evolve to further improve opportunities for female professionals and support the progress of experienced women within the sector. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ Susanne Eickermann Riepe https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-eickermann-riepe-pwc/ Komilla Chadha https://www.linkedin.com/in/komillachadha/ Hannah Jeong https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-jeong-b70ab031/ Sara Cameron https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-cameron-9bb65232/

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 Member - Commercial Property at RICS) to discuss the biggest economic takeaways from the budget, focus on how the property sector is affected by the budget, and consider whether we’re likely to see another budget before the next General Election. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ James Sproule: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-sproule-03b0569/ Ola Alade: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mroalade/ Simon Rubinsohn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rubinsohn-43124162/

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 Mead FRICS, Technical Director at Connells Surveyors. Their discussion provides an understanding of the motivation behind revisions to the Red Book’s residential section. They cover a variety of perspectives from valuers, lenders and technical experts on key topics such as property inspections and marketing period valuations, and also provide a preview of the follow-up standard, currently being drafted. This episode discusses:

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 World Green Building Council emphasising a drive for greater change in the sector, she joins Kisa Zehra to discuss the practical steps to help the industry more fully embrace ESG in its entirety. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ Catriona Brady: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catriona-brady-93002a53/

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 Marsland & Richard Crow FRICS, all from Rapleys and bringing their own experiences of the qualification process. We hear the key differences between APC and Senior Professional routes, how best to prepare for final submission and interviews, what to do in the event of a referral, and much more. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

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 the energy sector, and their effects on the surveying profession. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

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 Taunton to discuss strategies for leading the industry towards a more inclusive environment, and the long-standing importance of social value as awareness grows around matters of diversity, equity and inclusion. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: UK REiiF https://www.ukreiif.com/

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 joined by Richard Baldwin MRICS (Avison Young) and Richard Morris MRICS (Property Surv) to share their views on a unique arm of the surveying profession, drawing on their experiences and learnings. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

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:

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, Simon Rawlinson, about how the group functions, its role within RICS and the role of knowledge and practice in supporting wider society. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

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 how aspiring surveyors can do the same. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

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 developments in sustainability standards and their importance for measurement, Frank and Tina refer the need for differentiation between long-term and short-term impacts. Within this episode, Tina also offers insights from her experience at COP28 and shares her vision for the future, where she advocates shifting to a circular economy approach based on reusing materials before recycling. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

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 Podcast we welcome our CPD Framework Steering Group who are leading the way and championing change in personal development. Join the Chair, Peter Smith and members Chris Blundell and Liz Smith to discover: The CPD Framework Steering Group is now keen to hear more views from RICS members about the existing CPD Framework and possible areas for improvement. Take the survey here > https://www.rics.org/regulation/regulatory-governance/standards-and-regulation-board-sub-groups/cpd-framework-steering-group

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 promoting the role that the profession has in making projects a reality. Joining our UK Awards Judge Colin Harrop (Hardies Property and Construction Consultants) on The RICS Podcast this week are a host of the 2022 UK award winners - Arcadis’ Hannah Grover & David Baker, and Randall Simmonds LLP’s Phil Lewis. These worthy winners share their awards experience, why you should apply, and tips for a successful award entry. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers: RICS UK Awards: https://www.rics.org/training-events/rics-awards/uk-awards