The RICS Podcast
Episodes
236 episodes
Surveyors Leading SMEs: Resilience, Growth, and Influence with Jennifer Hobart MRICS, Dominic Doig FRICS, Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS and Sean Pearson AssocRICS #238
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are an essential part of the built environment, providing opportunities for young professionals to enter the industry.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, industry leaders from the surveying and built e...
Understanding Transfer Slab Risks in Modern Building with Gary Strong FRICS, Patrick Hayes FIStructE, Trevor Rushton FRICS and Nick Knight MRICS #237
Reinforced concrete transfer slabs have become a frontline building safety concern, particularly in medium and high-rise mixed-use and residential schemes. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, host Gary Strong FRICS is joined by Pat...
From the archive: Rethinking Embodied Carbon as an Asset with James Fiske, Betsy Brady MRICS and Ioana Orzea #236
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 epi...
From the archive: George Clarke HonRICS in conversation with Emma Martin MRICS and Ayo Ajayi MRICS #235
George Clarke HonRICS 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 this episode of The R...
The Surveyor’s Role in the Energy Transition with Roger Esson MRICS, Amit Patel MRICS, Jenny Stanning and Stephen Thompson FRICS #234
In light of the renewed global energy crisis following the conflict in Iran, we’re re-releasing one of our most pertinent episodes. Originally recorded during a period of greater market stability, this discussion between Roger Esson MRICS, Amit...
Changes to CPD: everything you need to know with Olga Turner Baker MRICS and Charles Golding MRICS #233
As RICS introduces the refreshed continuing professional development (CPD) framework effective from January 2026, it’s important to know what this means for day‑to‑day professional practice. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Char...
RICS Legal Landscapes: Passing Gateway 3 and maintaining the Golden Thread with Gary Strong FRICS, Graeme Manley MRICS and David Savage #232
This episode is part of RICS Legal Landscapes, a limited podcast series developed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors which is CPD-compliant and designed to support professional development across the surveying profession and the br...
Ambition vs Reality: Funding, Planning and Capacity in UK Housing with Simon Rubinsohn & Tony Mulhall MRICS #231
Amid high housing costs and construction challenges, the UK Government's 1.5 million new homes target by July 2029 is an ambition impacted greatly by macroeconomics, planning reform, and a shifting market.In this episode of the RICS podc...
Human in the loop: RICS’ groundbreaking AI standard with James Garner FRICS, Nella Pang MRICS, and Chris Alder #230
The new RICS professional standard ‘Responsible use of artificial intelligence in surveying practice’ represents a pivotal shift in how professionals understand and use artificial intelligence in the surveying industry.Ahead of the stand...
Meet the guardians of our most beloved buildings. With Karen Gwilliams FRICS, Sam Wheeler MRICS, Joanne Williams MRICS & Jon Rowling #229
In this episode of the RICS Podcast, Jon Rowling is joined by conservation experts Karen Gwilliams FRICS, Joanne Williams MRICS, and Sam Wheeler MRICS to explore what it takes to safeguard the UK’s historic buildings. We find out ab...
What it means to be a surveyor observing Ramadan. With Tomi Ayede, Amir Latif MRICS and Gohar Nawaz #228
The month of Ramadan begins in February, observed by many professionals in the built environment and other corporate industries.In this episode of the RICS podcast, membership DEI manager Tomi Ayede is joined by Gohar Nawaz, land and dev...
What does the Renters Right Act mean for landlords and tenants? With Sharief Ibrahim, Adrian McClinton and Mairead Carroll #227
The Renters Rights Act 2025 brought with it a host of new considerations that will impact surveyors’ work in the very near future.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Mairead Carroll is joined by property litigation solicitor Adrian McCl...
RICS Legal Landscapes: Navigating the complexities of natural capital with Kate Russell FRICS, Ben Sharples FRICS & Charles Cowap MRICS #226
This episode is part of RICS Legal Landscapes, a limited podcast series developed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors which is CPD-compliant and designed to support professional development across the surveying profession and the br...
What makes an RICS Award-winning project? Lessons from the redevelopment of Newcastle’s Stephenson Building with Saba Nayab FRICS, Simon Allen MRICS and Paul Bagust #225
RICS’ Project of the Year 2025 award went to the Stephenson Building at Newcastle University. It was a redevelopment that excelled in every criteria, resulting in a world-class engineering facility for teaching, research and industry partnershi...
RICS Legal Landscapes: What you should know about the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 with Henrietta Hammonds FRICS, Vanessa Griffiths MRICS, Tracey Hartley MRICS, and Katie Cohen #224
This episode is part of RICS Legal Landscapes, a limited podcast series developed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors which is CPD-compliant and designed to support professional development across the surveying profession and the br...
RICS President Nick Maclean FRICS shares his aspirations for the profession in 2026 #223
Welcome to the first RICS Podcast of 2026 in which incoming President Nick Maclean FRICS shares his aspirations for the surveying profession in the coming year.He’s joined by hydrography expert Gordon Johnston MRICS, as Tara King hosts a...
From the Archives: Valuing Freddie Mercury’s Auction with Ashley Stuart-Noble, Carey Wallace, Sarah Hodgson and Rachel Reilly #222
With more than 30,000 items and an original estimate between £7.6m and £11.3m, Freddie Mercury's auction at Sotheby's in London in 2023 exceeded expectations, fetching £39.9m in just over a week. In this week’s episode of The RICS ...
RICS Legal Landscapes: Construction and Legal Change - ADR, Case Law and Practical Risk with Dave Hull MRICS, Guy Bolt MRICS & Kirsti Olson #221
This episode is part of RICS Legal Landscapes, a limited podcast series developed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors which is CPD-compliant and designed to support professional development across the surveying profession and the br...
The RICS Sustainability Report with Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS, Alexandra Faciu MA MRICS & Kisa Zehra #220
Sustainability is, and will continue to be, a prevalent factor in the built environment; this year’s RICS Sustainability Report 2025 offers fresh insight into how the climate agenda is shaping practices across the world.In this insightfu...
RICS Legal Landscapes: Building Safety & Gateway 2 – Legal and Regulatory Realities #219
This episode is part of RICS Legal Landscapes, a limited podcast series developed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors which is CPD-compliant and designed to support professional development across the surveying profession and the br...
The Harris Debate 2025: Ethical Surveying During a Housing Crisis #218
Last week, we were delighted to host the return of the Harris Debate, this year asking the important questions about the surveyor’s duty of care during times of great housing demand.This episode of The RICS Podcast comes to you live from...
Why Are You Proud to Be a Surveyor? with Morag Angus FRICS, Diana Massawa MRICS, Tim Kenny AssocRICS and Maarukh Abbas #217
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 Mas...
What Skills Should Be Nurtured for the Future of the Built Environment? with Kevin Keane FRICS, Jane Sykes MRICS and Babatunji Adegoke MRICS #216
The future of the built environment relies on us teaching the right skills to those currently aspiring to work in the profession.In this episode of the RICS Podcast, host Kevin Keane FRICS is joined by Jane Sykes MRICS and Babatunji Adeg...
Surveying Insights: The History of the Profession with Professor Carl Chinn MBE and Suki Bell FRICS #215
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 t...
How Do Surveying Students Find Work Experience with Norman Hutchinson FRICS, Fiona Stoddard MRICS, Danny Waters (candidate) and Toby Stewart (student) #214
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 st...