The DNA of Cities with Professor Greg Clark, Dr Caitlin Morrissey and Peter Hogg FRICS #197
What makes a city is not just its construction, but the culture that thrives within it, and the two walk hand in hand with each other.This week on The RICS Podcast, Professor Greg Clark, Dr Caitlin Morrissey and Peter Hogg FRICS delve into what we mean by the ‘DNA’ of cities, what lies beneath it, and how the built environment complements what already exists.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:How we define the DNA of cities, and the characteristics which comprise that DNAThe importance of public urban spaces in connecting cities’ inhabitantsWhat surveyors should consider about a city’s DNA when undertaking projectsGreat examples of UK cities which have built characterRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Professor Greg Clark https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-greg-clark-cbe-01145119/Dr Caitlin Morrisseyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinmorrissey/Peter Hogg FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hogg-7153bb9/
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Neuro-Divergence & The Assessment Process with Dan Knowles FRICS, Morwenna Slade MRICS and Jen Hobart MRICS #196
Neurodiverse professionals in the built environment face unique challenges in the journey to becoming chartered, but with more awareness comes an increasing level of support for such APC candidates.Dan Knowles FRICS hosts this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast, where Morwenna Slade MRICS and Jennifer Hobart MRICS share their experiences with the assessment process as neurodivergent professionals.They discuss the complexities of the process, support that should be available, and why neurodivergence can be a superpower in the industry.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Considerations that assessors can make for neurodiverse candidates in the final assessmentHow neurodiverse assessors can support those with particular requirementsFinding different learning styles to better suit your APC journeyHow employers can support neurodiverse peopleThe benefits to teams of hiring professionals with varied specialisms and traitsRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Dan Knowles FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-knowles-frics-821bbb22/Jennifer Hobart MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hobart-mrics-b6954552/Morwenna Slade MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/morwenna-slade-9130b470/
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A Day in the Life of a Surveyor with Emily Hayden MRICS, David Broschomb MRICS, Millie Mason MRICS and candidate Yusuf Javaid #195
The world of surveying is diverse, dynamic and engaging every day for the professionals who work within it - aspects which should appeal to the many talented young people looking to join the sector.This week’s episode of The RICS Podcast showcases the journeys, experiences and insights of four fantastic surveying professionals - David Broschomb MRICS, Millie Mason MRICS, Yusuf Javaid and Emily Hayden MRICS.We discuss the value of continuous learning, the ability to have a tangible impact on the built environment around you, and how much societal change can be made by encouraging others into the sector.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:What first drew David, Millie, Yusuf and Emily to the industryHow you can shape the properties with which you workLearning curves and opportunities within the professionHow we can build public awareness for surveying as a careerRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/David Broschomb MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-broschomb-mrics-favlp-registered-valuer-b84b6618/Millie Mason MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/millie-mason-933928b0/Yusuf Javaidhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yusuf-j-1a530915b/Emily Hayden MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-hayden-9b138637/
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The Role of a Facilities Manager in Sustainable Building with Robin Leow FRICS & Greg Davison MRICS #194
The role of Facilities Managers has shifted in today’s market, which values people, planet and purpose in the provision of sustainable buildings.In this compelling episode of the RICS podcast, Greg Davison MRICS and Robin Leow FRICS dive into the critical role of Facilities Management (FM) in driving sustainable building practices, drawing upon global experiences. They’ll explore how to navigate sustainability challenges, leverage smart technologies, and align with regulatory frameworks like Singapore's green building initiatives. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The evolving role of facilities management, from traditional maintenance to strategic sustainability enablers Sustainable FM strategies to reduce carbon footprint through smart technologies, energy optimization, and collaborative approaches across the real estate ecosystemInsights into Singapore's green building regulations, including the 80-80-80 vision and GO25 initiativeHow AI, IoT, digital twins, and smart building systems are revolutionising facility management and enabling data-driven decision-makingThe importance of engaging key stakeholders to create holistic, values-driven sustainability solutions in the built environmentRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Robin Leow FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robinleow/Greg Davison MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorydavison/
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The Surveyors’ Role in Supporting Urban Leadership in Cities with Professor Greg Clark, Tom Webber MRICS and Borane Gille #193
With a rapid growth of urbanisation in recent years around the world, the role of the surveyor is vital in ensuring we get a positive outcome from urbanisation.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Professor Greg Clark, Tom Webber MRICS and Bourane Gille discuss the surveyor’s impact on how urbanisation helps cities to grow positively, create opportunities, and last for decades to come.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The rapid global increase in urbanisation, highlighting the potential for 90% urbanisation by 2080How successful urban development requires shared place leadership, with collaboration between public and private sectors, universities, businesses, and civil societySurveyors’ critical role in urban leadership, providing evidence-based, robust approaches to complex development processesThe need for urban leaders to adopt a long-term perspective, designing for flexibility and resilienceRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Professor Greg Clarkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-greg-clark-cbe-01145119/Borane Gillehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/borane-gille-135330133/Tom Webber MRICS MRTPIhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tomwebber1/
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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