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
211 episodes
Surveyors Leading SMEs: Resilience, Growth, and Influence with Jennifer Hobart MRICS, Dominic Doig FRICS, Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS and Sean Pearson AssocRICS #213
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...
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Episode 213
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44:46
Going for FRICS: How Do You Know You're Ready? with Tammy Harrison-Round FRICS, Chris Smith FRICS and Jamie Collins MRICS #212
Fellowship represents not an end-state of the surveying profession, but a next phase of your journey - how do you know when it’s time to attain it?In this episode of the RICS Podcast, Tammy Harrison-Round FRICS guides a discussion with C...
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Episode 212
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45:22
Member Profile: Thomas Haithwaite MRICS and Infrastructure in Peru #211
One of the widest-reaching impacts that can be seen from surveyors’ work is the sustainable growth of global infrastructure.In this episode of the RICS podcast, host Kieran Halliwell is joined by Tom Haithwaite, a surveyor whose work is ...
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Episode 211
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38:03
Supporting Men’s Mental Health in Construction with Mark McBride Wright, Scott Pearshouse MRICS and Tomi Laguda #210
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 210
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41:12
Member Profile: Dorothy Natukunda MRICS and Uganda’s Standard Gauge Railway #209
Every infrastructure project requires the work of a surveyor, and when developing economies and public opportunity this role is akin to that of a ‘silent hero’.In this episode of the RICS Podcast, host Kieran Halliwell is joined by Dorot...
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Episode 209
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51:01
Dear Diary: What Should Be Included For Your APC with Steve Joel-Dicks FRICS, Alicia Styring MRICS and Adam Quinn #208
From the very start of enrollment to the APC, your APC Diary becomes one of the most vital tools in helping you document your progression. So what should the diary look like by the time you’re ready for assessment?In this episode of The ...
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Episode 208
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46:48
Member Profile: Inoka Withana Gamage MRICS and the Central Interceptor Tunnel #207
New Zealand’s ‘Central Interceptor Tunnel’ project represents a huge step towards upgrading the territory’s infrastructure for decades to come.Central to its success is this week’s guest on The RICS Podcast, Dr Inoka Withana Gamage MRICS...
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Episode 207
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30:43
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