The RICS Podcast

• What Impacts Our Relationship with The Built Environment? featuring Nicholas Boys Smith & Olga Turner Baker MRICS #182

  The quality of spaces relies strongly on how well they’re designed to serve human experiences, so in this episode of The RICS Podcast we explore the power of placemaking.Olga Turner Baker MRICS (Managing Director, Ekkist) hosts Nicholas Boys Smith (Chair of the Office for Place and Author & Director, Create Streets) whose passion for quality spaces and placemaking makes for a fascinating conversation around good urbanism, new approaches to planning, and the balance between greenbelt and development.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:What ignited Nicholas’ passion for high quality spaces, and motivated him to make changeWhy the quality of placemaking is at its current standardProjects which demonstrate great placemakingThe biggest urban design challenges and priorities facing the UK government now and going forwardRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Nicholas Boys Smithhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-boys-smith-800614/Olga Turner Baker MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-turner-baker-mrics-well-ap-128b5729/

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• Pay and Promotions in the Built Environment with Hilan Shah MRICS, Alice Graham MRICS and Adam Ledger #181

  With the range of roles in the built environment, the opportunity for promotion into new roles is a key one for both financial incentive and job fulfilment.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Hilan Shah MRICS is joined by Alice Graham MRICS and Adam Ledger, a student member of RICS, to discuss how pay and promotions scale in the sector, and essential skills that have helped in their career progression so far.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The impact of technology and automation on the construction industryHow a growth mindset helps to stay competitive and adaptable in the industrySelf-advocacy and personal branding within the construction sectorGender and ethnicity-based pay gaps, and the skills & actions to help address such disparitiesRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Hilan Shah MRICS" https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilanshah/Alice Graham MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceagraham/Adam Ledger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-ledger-051980209/

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• Why Use an RICS Surveyor with Corrinne McLeish FRICS, Majella Galvin MRICS & James Raven #180

  There is a world of difference between a general surveyor and an RICS surveyor, but why should professionals become accredited with RICS, and why should the public use an RICS surveyor?In this episode of The RICS Podcast episode Majella Galvin MRICS is joined by Corrinne McLeish FRICS and James Raven, as they delve into the role and value of RICS surveyors, their values, and the rewarding, diverse day-to-day work to be found in the career.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The value and professionalism of RICS chartered surveyorsDiverse career paths and day-to-day responsibilities experienced by surveyors across different sectorsThe importance of networking, mentorship, and professional development within the RICS communityPublic perceptions, and the need to educate them on the various types of surveyors and their rolesThe ethical values and standards that guide RICS surveyors in their workRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Majella Galvin MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dnggalvin/Corrinne McLeish FRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corrinne-mcleish-frics-mciarb-llm-b1878262/James Raven: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-raven-729a52206/

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• Surveying insights: The Role of an Appraiser with Alvah T Beander FRICS, Barden Prisant FRICS and Ergina Xydous MRICS #179

  Art is a unique world in which valuation standards play a vital role for RICS professionals, and gives us insight into the role of an Appraiser.This week’s episode of The RICS Podcast explores the art industry with Alvah T Beander FRICS, Barden Prisant FRICS and Ergina Xydous MRICS, discussing the distinct roles of art historians, curators, authenticators, and appraisers, with stories of how they’ve handled unique and unconventional art pieces.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The importance of following industry guidelines and standards when conducting art and antique appraisalsDistinctions between the roles of art historians, curators, authenticators, and appraisersChallenges in appraising unique, niche, or unconventional art pieces The impact of timing and locality on fair market value assessmentsAttracting and mentoring the next generation of appraisers for a future of digitised artRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Alvah T. Beander FRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvahtbeandermrics-91199312/Barden Prisant FRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-barden-prisant-frics-frsa-7bb18117/Ergina Xydous MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ergina-xydous/

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• How SMEs Can Work With Apprentices with Lee Hatwell FRICS & Mike Cox #178

  Small to Medium sized Enterprises are uniquely positioned to benefit from some of the greatest young talent in our industry, thanks to the increased numbers of apprentices looking to work in the built environment.In this episode, RICS Education & Accreditation Manager, Mike Cox, speaks with Lee Hatwell FRICS, Director at Munday + Cramer, as we explore the value that apprentices bring to smaller firms, how to develop apprentice partners, and advice for SMEs looking for apprentices for the first time.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Trailblazer apprenticeshipsHow Lee’s firm developed their partnership with Anglia Ruskin UniversityTips for SMEs looking for their first apprenticesThe value of diversity in your apprenticeship intakeRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/Lee Hatwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-hatwell-650b5325/Mike Cox :https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-cox-a2bb706/Munday + Cramer: https://mcessex.co.uk/

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