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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 2024 Annual Review showcases a year of significant progress in modernising the profession, expanding membership, and leading on global sustainability standards.
In a landmark year, RICS membership in the UK surpassed 100,000 for the first time, with over 7,600 new global enrolments, the highest since 2017.
To add to this, 76 per cent of industry professionals showed confidence in the professionalism and expertise of RICS members.
Member satisfaction also rose in terms of RICS leadership in sustainability, with 70 per cent of members reporting a positive experience, a six per cent increase on 2023. Engagement also reached new heights, with more than 23,000 members and stakeholders participating in events, consultations and learning programmes throughout the year, including 500 hybrid events across 50 countries.
Martin Samworth, Chair of the RICS Board said: “2024 marked a turning point for RICS. We’ve not only grown our global membership but also strengthened how we engage and support professionals. That trust is reflected in rising satisfaction levels and greater member-led involvement.”
The Annual Review also highlights RICS growing global influence on critical issues. The ‘Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment’, which is RICS flagship sustainability standard, saw major adoption in 2024. The UK Government, Welsh Government, DEFRA and Queen’s University Belfast are just a few among those now using the standard to guide carbon measurement within the construction industry.
Alongside this, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) remained a core strategic priority with RICS launching its first ever global DEI strategy in 2024, while also establishing a dedicated DEI forum and embedding DEI guidance directly into the RICS Rules of Conduct, making inclusive practice a core professional competency.
On the global stage, RICS also played a leading role at COP29 and the Buildings and Climate Global Forum, advocating for harmonised approaches to decarbonisation across the built environment. These efforts reflect RICS broader mission to deliver public benefit, professionalism and sustainable development.
Looking ahead, the review highlights RICS focus on embedding the reforms of recent years, supporting its growing membership, and leading the profession on critical global issues such as housing and infrastructure to climate resilience and bridging the skills gap.
To download RICS 2024 Annual Review click here.
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