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RICS survey reveals significant and widening skills shortages in surveying sector

A new survey by RICS reveals critical skills shortages in UK and Global surveying sector. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published a first-of-its-kind surveying skills report which measures the state of skills in the global surveying profession. ...

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RICS publishes new insight paper on flooding and property

A landmark practice information paper, Flooding and its implications for property professionals, providing the profession with a comprehensive overview of the growing challenges and responsibilities associated with flood risk across the UK has been published today by the Royal Institution ...

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Lucy Jeynes appointed first female chair of governors at South & City College Birmingham

Lucy Jeynes, a respected figure in the facilities management sector and founding Director of Leamington-based Larch Consulting, has been appointed Chair of Governors at South & City College Birmingham (SCCB). Over a 35-year FM career, Jeynes has advised major organisations ...

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IWFM publishes Sustainability Survey Report 2025

The IWFM Sustainability Report draws on the findings of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management’s recent Sustainability Survey, which cast a wide net to understand the workplace and facilities management industry’s approach to climate change. Although the report – ...

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RICS elects senior vice president for 2026

Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS has been elected to join the RICS Presidential Team as Senior Vice President (SVP) for 2026. In a career spanning 40 years, Eickermann-Riepe, who is a Civil Engineer, holds extensive experience in senior roles and board positions ...

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Ten projects named as 2025 ULI Europe Awards for Excellence finalists    

Ten built environment projects from eight countries across the EMEA region have been announced as the finalists in the sixth annual ULI Europe Awards for Excellence, which recognise exemplar projects and programmes in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. This ...

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CIBSE launches new Society of Vertical Transportation

The Society will bring together expertise from across the sector to drive forward best practice, safety, and innovation worldwide. CIBSE has officially launched the Society of Vertical Transportation (SoVT), an international professional community for individuals and organisations working across the ...

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RICS launches landmark global AI standard

The first global professional standard for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surveying practice has been published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Set to take effect on 9 March 2026, the new standard – a ...

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AI on the map

The public owns a huge portfolio of legacy assets. Tom Jennings, BRE’s research lead for the Innovate UK BuildAudIt project, outlines how AI is transforming the way these large asset portfolios are mapped There is increasing recognition that AI should ...

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Free innovation tool to help identify sustainable solutions for commercial retrofit projects launches

A free commercial retrofit solutions tool designed to ‘deliver meaningful sustainability’ has launched. The Commercial Retrofit Innovation Map, launched for use by industry as part of an initiative between UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), Breakthrough Energy and Fore Partnership, seeks ...

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