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 Adegoke MRICS to explore the essential skills shaping the future of the surveying profession and the built environment. They’ll cover the dynamic between hard skills and soft skills, highlight strategies for fostering inclusivity at all career stages, and the value of continuous development in an ever-evolving workplace.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The evolving landscape of surveying and built environment professions, with an emphasis on new technical skills such as sustainability and digital technologies.The critical balance between technical expertise and essential soft skills like emotional intelligence, communication, and collaboration.Changing entry routes and opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the surveying profession.The challenges and opportunities associated with digital competence, continuous learning, and adapting to rapid technological change.The importance of professional culture, supportive development programs, and collaborative approaches to nurture adaptability, curiosity, and lifelong learning within the fieldKevin Keane FRICS https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatunjiadegoke/Jane Sykes MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-sykes-mrics-mcipd-59a8671b2/Babatunji Adegoke MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/surveyorkev/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/
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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 the profession, as Professor Chinn MBE shares with Suki Bell FRICS his findings on how surveying has evolved across generations, and the key figures who’ve influenced the industry as we know it today.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The historical origins of surveying, tracing back to early medieval land surveysThe evolution of surveying techniques and tools, notably the use of plane tables and the role of engravers in creating mapsThe professionalisation and diversification of surveying in the 18th and 19th centuriesThe pioneering contributions of female surveyors like Irene Martin and Evelyn PerrySuki Bell FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/suki-bell-frics-chair-of-the-rics-lpa-birmingham-44695620/Professor Carl Chinn MBEhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-carl-chinn-mbe-7577441b4/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/
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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 student at the University of Aberdeen, and he’s joined by RICS candidate Danny Waters, and members Norman Hutchinson FRICS and Fiona Stoddard MRICS to discuss the skills that students bring to firms, strategies for seeking placements, and how to balance academic commitments with work obligations.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Where students can find more information on work experience opportunitiesTips for students preparing for work experienceManaging a healthy employer-student relationshipBalancing academic commitments with work experience opportunitiesToby Stewarthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tobydstewart/Danny Watershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dannywaterstpi/Fiona Stoddard MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-stoddard-393141105/Norman Hutchinson FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/norman-hutchison-a0244219/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/
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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 environment sector share candid insights into the realities of running and growing small to medium enterprises (SMEs).Jennifer Hobart MRICS is joined by Dominic Doig FRICS, Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS and Sean Pearson AssocRICS to share how SMEs are adopting new technologies, balancing growth with quality, and innovating within the industry.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The unique challenges and opportunities of running and growing an SME in the built environment sectorLeadership, management skills, and effective delegation for sustainable business successAdopting new technologies to improve efficiency and remain competitiveSector-wide talent shortages and the role of SMEs in providing diverse training and career opportunitiesStrong, long-term client relationships and maintaining high service quality in a competitive marketJennifer Hobart MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hobart-mrics-b6954552/Dominic Doig FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-doig-a2b72b19/Zaman Sheikh AssocRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaman-sheikh/Sean Pearson AssocRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-pearson-65241442/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/
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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 Chris Smith, who recently earned his FRICS designation, and Jamie Collins MRICS who’s currently preparing to undertake it.You'll learn their personal experiences, motivations, and the challenges they faced along the way, plus strategies for success on your own path to FRICS.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Personal journeys and motivations for pursuing the FRICS designationInsights into the FRICS application process, including challenges, strategies, and practical advice for successThe importance of mentorship, networking, and giving back to the surveying professionOvercoming self-doubt and breaking stereotypes about who can achieve fellowship and when in their careerThe broader impact of FRICS on professional recognition, confidence, and the ability to influence and inspire others in the industryTammy Harrison-Round FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-harrison-round-frics-726a8894/Chris Smith FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-smith-frics-03aba029/Jamie Collins MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-collins-515874214/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ RICS Podcast Page https://www.rics.org/podcast/ Kieran Halliwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/
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/
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