The RICS Podcast

• 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 RICS Podcast, Adam Quinn speaks with APC assessors Steve Joel-Dicks FRICS, and Alicia Styring MRICS, to share what makes a good APC Diary, what shows maturity and progressions, and some common pitfalls to avoid.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The importance of maintaining a consistent and detailed APC diary to support professional development and assessment readinessBest practices for diary entries, including context and justification for competency selectionCommon mistakes candidates make, such as misclassifying experiences and neglecting to refer to the pathway guideThe value of tracking growth and progression through diary entries, and using visual tools to identify gaps in experienceThe role of ownership and responsibility in the APC processSteve Joel-Dicks FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-joel-dicks-mapm-frics-1a65b713/?originalSubdomain=ukAlicia Styring MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-styring-mrics-494aa412a/Adam Quinnhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-quinn-395938265/?originalSubdomain=ukRoyal 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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• 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, Principal Contracts and Commercial Manager at Jacobs New Zealand.In this member profile, Inoka talks us through the delivery of such a major project, the importance of collaboration, and how commercial and contract management plays its role in one of New Zealand’s largest landmark projects.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The engineering and delivery complexities behind New Zealand’s largest wastewater infrastructure project, the Central Interceptor TunnelThe importance of collaborative working and stakeholder engagement in delivering major infrastructureLeadership lessons and the value of practical, adaptable management plans in large-scale projectsThe role of commercial and contract management in mitigating risk and ensuring project successProfessional growth, continuous learning, and advice for early-career professionals in the built environment sectorDr Inoka Withana Gamagehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/inoka-withana-gamage-722a4b2b/?originalSubdomain=nzRoyal 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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• 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 FRICS, Sybil Taunton and Lucy Day. With a breadth of experience and backgrounds, our guests weigh in on the barriers that need breaking for new, diverse talent to transition from education into the profession as a whole.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Examining the barriers that might prevent diverse talent from transitioning from higher education into the built environmentThe impact of gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background on access, progression, and experiences within the sectorPreparing students for successful careers through practical skills development, placements, and apprenticeshipsThe role of mentorship, visibility, and support networks in fostering inclusion How industry-wide collaboration, cultural change, and accountability can drive greater access and equity within the professionDiversity and the Built Environment:  student experiences and challenges with accessing the labour market: https://www.ciob.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/Diversity%20and%20the%20Built%20Environment%20Pipeline%20REPORT_.pdfSybil Tauntonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sybil-taunton-97261246/Machel Bogueshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/machel-bogues/Matthew Fediganhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-fedigan-837a8822/Lucy Dayhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-day-4b0834251/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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• 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 speaks with Podcast Lead Kieran Dhunna Halliwell to share the complexities behind managing  a major heritage conservation project, and the collaborative efforts required to balance historical preservation with modern visitor experiences. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The transformation and revitalization of the Jewry Wall Museum as a significant Roman heritage site in LeicesterComplexities and rewards of managing large-scale heritage conservation projects, including overcoming contractor insolvencies and logistical challengesCollaboration among project managers, conservation officers, archaeologists, artists, and specialist contractors in delivering successful outcomesThe evolving role of technology in the surveying profession and its impact on heritage projectsThe crucial role of community engagement and public advocacy in preserving and valuing historic buildings for future generationsModus LiDAR Articlehttps://ww3.rics.org/uk/en/modus/technology-and-data/harnessing-data/lidar-preserving-historic-monuments.htmlEmily Thorpe Jones MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-thorpe-jones-a62a68154/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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• 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'Connor MRICS, Marina Gerogieva MRICS and Callum Saville MRICS, as they discuss strategies for bridging the skills gap, professional development, and how SMEs are helping to shape the future of surveying.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The unique challenges and opportunities faced by small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing the next generation of surveyorsThe impact of digital tools, automation, and emerging technologies on training, efficiency, and professional growth within the industryThe value of mentorship, open communication, and constructive feedback in supporting early-career professionalsThe importance of curiosity, adaptability, and continuous learning for both new and experienced surveyorsStrategies for fostering a supportive and innovative culture that encourages ownership, responsibility, and professional developmentRoyal 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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