The RICS Podcast
Welcome to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Podcast, an exclusive podcast series bringing together expert guests to discuss the most pertinent, industry-shaping topics from the world of Chartered Surveying. Every Monday you can expect a vibrant panel discussion covering topics such as new rules of conduct, the future of quantity surveying and the RICS global standard to name a few. Tune in to stay on top of the latest industry trends and changes whilst topping up your skills. Learn more and become a member at: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Episodes
204 episodes
Transitioning from Education to Industry: What Are the Challenges? with Matthew Fedigan FRICS, Machel Bogues, Sybil Taunton and Lucy Day #206
The diverse future of our built environment industry relies on converting a broad university intake into an inclusive community of professionals.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Machel Bogues heads up a panel with Matthew Fedigan FRI...
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Episode 206
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43:44
Member profile: redeveloping the Jewry Wall Museum with Emily Thorpe-Jones MRICS #205
The Jewry Wall Museum plays a core role in Leicester’s history, and RICS member Emily Thorpe Jones MRICS has been the Project Manager on the it’s revamp since 2022. In this first member profile episode of The RICS Podcast, Emily spe...
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Episode 205
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35:45
SME's Developing the Next Generation of Surveyors with Craig MacDonald FRICS, Jodie O'Connor MRICS, Marina Gerogieva MRICS and Callum Saville MRICS #204
SMEs play a key role in developing the next generation of surveyors for an ever-evolving industry, mentoring them and fostering a culture in which they grow.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, we hear from Craig MacDonald FRICS, Jodie O...
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Episode 204
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44:03
DRS: Surveyors Using CAP in Contracts with Martin Burns and Jim McCluskey FRICS #203
The Conflict Avoidance Process is a fast-growing tool in resolving disputes while avoiding the costs of both arbitration and litigation, making it invaluable if used correctly.Two firm advocates heading up the Conflict Avoidance Coalitio...
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Episode 203
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43:37
What’s Coming Soon on The RICS Podcast with Kieran Dhunna Halliwell #202
Welcome back to The RICS Podcast! We enjoy showcasing the work of RICS members on our episodes and in this special update we’re previewing what’s to come in the next few months.Kieran Dhunna Halliwell, the show’s Podcast Lead, shares a b...
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Episode 202
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6:14
What makes a safe, inclusive work environment for LGBTQ+ professionals? with Sharon Slinger FRICS, Scott Wilkinson FRICS and Mark Bennett AssocRICS #201
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 Podcas...
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Episode 201
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38:05
Surveyors and Their Favourite Projects with Florence Andrews MRICS, Vincent John Harney MRICS & Iona Lennon AssocRICS #200
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...
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Episode 200
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50:18
Opportunities for equity: effective organisations with RICS Sybil Taunton & UKREiiF’s Nathan Spencer #199
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 t...
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Episode 199
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28:56
Surveyors: Character, Competency and Changing Demands with Craig Ross MRICS and Alexandra Faciu MRICS #198
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...
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Episode 198
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38:00
The DNA of Cities with Professor Greg Clark, Dr Caitlin Morrissey and Peter Hogg FRICS #197
What makes a city is not just its construction, but the culture that thrives within it, and the two walk hand in hand with each other.This week on The RICS Podcast, Professor Greg Clark, Dr Caitlin Morrissey and Peter Hogg FRICS delve in...
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Episode 197
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43:13
Neuro-Divergence & The Assessment Process with Dan Knowles FRICS, Morwenna Slade MRICS and Jen Hobart MRICS #196
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 epi...
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Episode 196
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1:15:16
A Day in the Life of a Surveyor with Emily Hayden MRICS, David Broschomb MRICS, Millie Mason MRICS and candidate Yusuf Javaid #195
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...
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Episode 195
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58:32
The Role of a Facilities Manager in Sustainable Building with Robin Leow FRICS & Greg Davison MRICS #194
The role of Facilities Managers has shifted in today’s market, which values people, planet and purpose in the provision of sustainable buildings.In this compelling episode of the RICS podcast, Greg Davison MRICS and Robin Leow FRICS dive...
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Episode 194
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30:26
The Surveyors’ Role in Supporting Urban Leadership in Cities with Professor Greg Clark, Tom Webber MRICS and Borane Gille #193
With a rapid growth of urbanisation in recent years around the world, the role of the surveyor is vital in ensuring we get a positive outcome from urbanisation.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Professor Greg Clark, Tom Webber MRICS a...
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Episode 193
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53:37
The Essential Role That Minerals Play in Society & the Built Environment with Barnaby Pilgrim FRICS, Matthew Cuthbert MRICS and Neil Hughes MRICS #192
If materials can’t be grown, then they need to be mined - the importance of the mineral sector in the built environment is absolutely essential, yet often overlooked.This week’s episode of The RICS Podcast highlights how we can raise the...
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Episode 192
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52:20
Skills for the APC and Beyond with Kate Taylor FRICS, Annabel Huffer MRICS and Abdul Alimi MRICS #191
Skills are a critical part of the APC assessment, and continue to serve you throughout your career in surveying, but which skills are best to prioritise to succeed in today’s industry?This episode of The RICS Podcast features the fantast...
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Episode 191
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49:54
How Can Surveyors Navigate the Rise of Flex Space? with Christy Bowen MRICS, Mark Dixon and Will Kinnear MRICS #190
Flexible workspaces represent a growing need for surveyors to prepare for a wildly changing future of the commercial real estate market.So how can professionals adapt to the uptick in flexible space, and how does the data available to us...
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Episode 190
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47:41
The Surveyor’s Role in the Energy Transition with Roger Esson MRICS, Amit Patel MRICS, Jenny Stanning and Stephen Thompson FRICS #189
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 St...
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Episode 189
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41:36
Regulated Professions: What Can We Learn From Each Other? with Demi Yianni MRICS, Kirsten Hald MRICS and Maria Wiedner MRICS #188
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 Yia...
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Episode 188
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50:41
Industry Challengers: Rethinking Embodied Carbon as an Asset with James Fiske, Betsy Brady MRICS and Ioana Orzea #187
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 MRICS and Ioana Orzea.Betsy & Ioana join James Fiske on th...
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Episode 187
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49:57
Candidate Support: Calming Nerves Before the Final Assessment with Michelle Parkes MRICS #186
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 ...
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Episode 186
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41:10
How Do Regulators Engage with Consumers? with Nigel Clarke, Shannett Thompson and Chris Alder #185
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 ...
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Episode 185
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44:23
How the Surveying Industry Can Retain More Women in the Profession with David Hourihan FRICS, Kelly Canterford MRICS and Kevina Kakembo MRICS #184
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 t...
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Episode 184
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45:00
Supporting Men’s Mental Health in Construction with Mark McBride Wright, Scott Pearshouse MRICS and Tomi Laguda #183
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 discu...
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Episode 183
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41:27
What Impacts Our Relationship with The Built Environment? featuring Nicholas Boys Smith & Olga Turner Baker MRICS #182
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 ...
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Episode 182
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42:03