The RICS Podcast

• The Role That Valuation Plays in Society with Nick Knight MRICS, John Clark & Paul Richards #176

  The role of valuation may be well-known within the surveying profession, but the connection to the economy may not be so apparent to the wider public, despite its necessity to society as a whole.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, the Chair of the RICS Valuation PGP Nick Knight MRICS is joined by John Clark (Lloyds Banking Group) and Paul Richards (Association of Real Estate Funds) to discuss how valuation underpins so much of the industry, how topics like ESG are evolving within it, and the need for greater public awareness of valuers’ contributions to the economy.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The critical role of valuations in the allocation of financial resources within the economyThe importance of consistency and trust in the valuation processEvolving considerations of risk factors in the valuation process, and how they inform decisionsThe growing significance of ESG and sustainability considerations in valuations, and challenges of accurately assessing the impact on asset valuesThe need to increase public awareness and appreciation of the valuation profession and its role in the wider economyRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Nick Knight: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-knight-77277064/John Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnclarkproperty/Paul Richards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-richards-a6708615/

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• Surveying Insights: The History of the Profession with Professor Carl Chinn MBE and Suki Bell FRICS #175

  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 PerryRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Suki 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/

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• How Do Surveying Students Find Work Experience with Norman Hutchison FRICS, Fiona Stoddard MRICS, Danny Waters (candidate) and Toby Stewart (student) #174

  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 Hutchison 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 opportunitiesRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Toby Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobydstewart/Danny Waters:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannywaterstpi/Fiona Stoddard MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-stoddard-393141105/Norman Hutchison FRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norman-hutchison-a0244219/

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• The Future of RICS with Justin Sullivan FRICS and Amanda Clack FRICS #173

  Welcome to the 2025 opening episode of The RICS Podcast, where former RICS President Amanda Clack FRICS discusses the aspirations for the coming year with incoming President, Justin Sullivan FRICS.We hear what Justin hopes to prioritise over the course of his presidency, consider how the profession continues to evolve as it always has, and share how important every member of RICS is in bringing about change.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:RICS' long and distinguished history as a global professional body focused on upholding standards and serving the public interest.The evolution of the surveying profession, from its beginnings in 1868 to the diverse specialisations of todayThe importance of RICS' global reach, standards, and ethics in maintaining its position as a leader in the built environmentEngaging and supporting the next generation of surveyorsThe importance of maintaining trust and professional standards Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Justin Sullivan FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsullivan1/Amanda Clack FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-clack-4187471/

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• RICS Professional Practice Update: Construction with Amit Patel MRICS, Steven Thompson and Marissa Stenning MRICS #172

  In the final of our RICS professional practice updates, Amit Patel MRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Construction at RICS) leads an end of year update with Steven Thompson and Marissa Stenning MRICS (Associate Director, Turner & Townsend alinea), covering insightful topics and initiatives from the sector.They discuss developments within the RICS and across the surveying sector at large, with a look at what members should be most aware of for the year ahead.This episode of The RICS  Podcast covers:overview of what the markets are like for construction in the UK and globallythe workforce pipeline and engaging the next generationthe private sector playbookupdates from the UK government and economical changesRelated episodes:July 2024 Professional Practice Update for ConstructionApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rics-professional-practice-update-construction-team-141/id1521536110?i=1000663622084Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3twSG5kYPynrF1gtwPM7Cv?si=3e0696e3e5bf4aad

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