Episodes
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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 Morrissey
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinmorrissey/
Peter Hogg FRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hogg-7153bb9/
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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 FRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-knowles-frics-821bbb22/
Jennifer Hobart MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hobart-mrics-b6954552/
Morwenna Slade MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/morwenna-slade-9130b470/
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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 MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-broschomb-mrics-favlp-registered-valuer-b84b6618/
Millie Mason MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/millie-mason-933928b0/
Yusuf Javaid
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusuf-j-1a530915b/
Emily Hayden MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-hayden-9b138637/
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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 FRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinleow/
Greg Davison MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorydavison/
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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 Clark
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-greg-clark-cbe-01145119/
Borane Gille
https://www.linkedin.com/in/borane-gille-135330133/
Tom Webber MRICS MRTPI
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomwebber1/
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If materials can’t be grown, then they need to be mined - the importance of the mineral sector in the built environment is absolutely essential, yet often overlooked.
This week’s episode of The RICS Podcast highlights how we can raise the sector’s profile, and attract new professionals to mineral surveying, drawing upon the experiences of host Barnaby Pilgrim FRICS, and guests Matthew Cuthbert MRICS and Neil Hughes MRICS.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
The critical importance of minerals underpinning everything from housing and infrastructure to technology and daily consumer productsMineral surveyors’ complex role in managing the entire lifecycle of mineral extractionSustainability and environmental challenges in the minerals industryHow future talent can be attracted to the diverse, rewarding career opportunities available to new professionals in the fieldRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
https://www.rics.org/uk/
Matthew Cuthbert MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-cuthbert-451647176/
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Skills are a critical part of the APC assessment, and continue to serve you throughout your career in surveying, but which skills are best to prioritise to succeed in today’s industry?
This episode of The RICS Podcast features the fantastic insights of Kate Taylor FRICS, Annabel Huffer MRICS and Abdul Alimi MRICS, drawing on experiences from both sides of the assessment process.
They’ll explore the evolving landscape of professional development in surveying, diverse career pathways, and the critical skills needed to thrive in the built environment.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
The multiple entry paths into surveying, including apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and non-traditional backgroundsImportance of soft skills in the APC process and throughout the surveying careerChanges in surveying over recent years, such as the increased focus on sustainability, ESG, diversity, and technological innovationThe value of mentorship, networking, and ongoing professional development beyond initial qualification, particularly for early-career professionalsRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
https://www.rics.org/uk/
Annabel Huffer MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabel-huffer-bsc-hons-mrics-548795158/
Abdul Alimi MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alimiaa
Kate Taylor FRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/apctaylormade/
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Flexible workspaces represent a growing need for surveyors to prepare for a wildly changing future of the commercial real estate market.
So how can professionals adapt to the uptick in flexible space, and how does the data available to us today help us to understand and value this evolving sector?
These questions are at the heart of this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast, as we dive into flex space with JLL Director Christy Bowen, IWG’s CEO Mark Dixon, and Director of HEWN, Will Kinnear.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
The immaturity of the flexible office sector and its rapid growthThe importance of data sharing and benchmarkingThe evolving role of surveyors, who must move beyond traditional valuation and agency models to understand operational real estatePractical advice on how professionals can stay relevant by leveraging data, flex space economics, and creative solutions for clientsThe importance of surveyors having of a deep understanding of flex space before they advise in this areaDisclaimer: The views shared in this episode are the participants’ own, not RICS’.
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
https://www.rics.org/uk/
Mark Dixon
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdixoniwg/
Will Kinnear
https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-kinnear-5832a122/
Christy Bowen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-bowen-4678478a/
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The transition to greener energy sources is an ongoing endeavour, and the role that surveyors will play in that transition is a growing one in both importance and impact.
Discussing this shift, this week The RICS Podcast welcomes Jenny Stanning, Stephen Thompson FRICS, Amit Patel MRICS and host Roger Esson MRICS to discuss the trends emerging in the energy sector, and their effects on the surveying profession.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
The surprising amounts of energy still being derived from oil and gasRICS members’ roles in transitioning to a greener energy mix and a more sustainable futureHow to get young kids, particularly young girls, interested in construction and STEMThe role of standards in the energy transitionAmit Patel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-patel-902a341a/
Jenny Stanning
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-stanning-40217539/
Roger Esson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogeresson/
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One of the fantastic elements to surveying is the number of routes into the profession. This week The RICS Podcast showcases three members who began their paths in other regulated professions before becoming surveyors themselves.
Demi Yianni is joined this week by Kirsten Hald and Maria Wiedner to discuss their vastly different backgrounds, transferable skills, how they explain their roles to friends and family, and the most important personality traits in surveying.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
Kirsten’s teaching career before her entry to surveyingTransferable skills from Maria’s past, including work in finance and the UNWhy surveying stuck out compared to previous vocationsThe challenge of explaining surveying roles to loved onesThe top personality traits for those looking to become a surveyorRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Demi Yianni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demi-yianni/
Kirsten Hald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-marie-hald/
Maria Wiedner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariawiedner/
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The MIPIM Challengers initiative creates space for the next generation of professionals to share fresh ideas and new perspectives, and this year’s winners include Betsy Brady MRICS and Ioana Orzea.
Betsy & Ioana join James Fiske on this episode of The RICS Podcast to share their approach to rethinking embodied carbon as an asset, how we can educate others on driving sustainability in real estate, and young professionals’ drive to decarbonise the built environment.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
Treating embodied carbon not as a one-time cost, but as a resource to be managed and amortised over a building's lifecycleThe MIPIM Challengers showcasing how younger professionals are driving creative solutions to decarbonise the built environmentThe importance of measuring and tracking carbon emissions throughout a building's entire lifecycleUpskilling professionals by developing consistent carbon pricing methodologies and creating career paths focused on carbon managementStrategies for measuring, reducing, and accounting for embodied carbonRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
https://www.rics.org/uk/
James Fiske
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-fiske-bcis/
Betsy Brady
https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-brady-853348148/
Ioana Orzea
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioana-orzea-60637813a/
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The final assessment can naturally set off nerves for many candidates preparing for their presentations, so this week’s RICS podcast is centred around calming nerves and preparing to perform at your peak.
Offering perspectives from the candidate side and as an assessor herself, Michelle Parkes joins Ellie Sainsbury to share strategies to calm nerves ahead of your final assessment.
If you would like to find out more about the range of local and global resources available to help you through your assessment journey, please visit our dedicated candidate support pages on the RICS website.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
Michelle’s personal experiences with the assessment, on both sides of the panelTips on long-term preparation and short-term strategies to alleviate stress and nervesThe assessors’ roles being to help you perform your best, rather than to be imposingTools to help you practise, rehearse and self-assess your presentationResources discussed: LionHeart - APC Support
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
https://www.rics.org/uk/
RICS Candidate Support
https://www.rics.org/join-rics/candidate-support
Lionheart
https://www.lionheart.org.uk/
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Whether it’s communication with stakeholders or with the public, the importance of a regulator is key to how firms operate in the built environment.
In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Shannett Thompson (Kingsley Napley) and Chris Adler (RICS) join Nigel Clarke to explore the vital role of professional regulators, and how they interact with the regulated professions, with a particular focus on the Standards and Regulation Board, of which Nigel is the Chair.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
The role of the regulator, and how it interacts with the professional bodyHow the SRB differs from other regulatorsHow regulators stay relevant to those leading the profession forwardRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
https://www.rics.org/uk/
Nigel Clarke
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nclarke/
Shannett Thompson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannett-thompson-0039046a/
Chris Alder
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-alder-b528822a/
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There are incredible female voices at the forefront of surveying across the industry, but if we’re to see a more equitable industry, the issue of retaining talent is a vital one to solve.
This essential episode of The RICS Podcast talks through some of the deep-rooted issues affecting DEI in surveying today, and we hear what initiatives might create a more inclusive environment for all as Kelly Canterford FRICS speaks with Kevina Kakembo MRICS and David Hourihan FRICS.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
Career progression barriers currently faced in the industry, from unconscious bias to pay disparities and limited representation in leadership rolesHow flexible working policies and supportive return-to-work programs are crucial for retaining women in the professionRepresentation and role models in leadership positions, and encouraging new talent to enter and remain in the surveying industryIntersectionality within gender discrimination, where other factors like socio-economic background, ethnicity, and family status compounds challengesThe holistic approach to cultural change, from unconscious bias training to mentorship programsRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
https://www.rics.org/uk/
Kevina Kakembo MRICS
http://linkedin.com/in/kevinakakembo/
Kelly Canterford MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-canterford-mrics-52458a1/
David Hourihan FRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhourihan/
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Mental health and wellbeing is a key pillar in today’s world, and while it’s historically been more challenging for men in construction to be open, there’s more vital support now than ever before.
Tomi Laguda leads a deep and honest discussion on The RICS Podcast this week with Scott Pearshouse MRICS, as he shares his own mental health journey in construction, and Mark McBride Wright, who shares essential steps we can all take to foster a safer working environment for everyone.
CONTENT WARNING // This episode of The RICS Podcast discusses sensitive topics surrounding suicide to raise awareness for those affected - if you or someone that you know is in need of support, resources can be found in the ‘Links and References’, or Samaritans are available to call free at 116 123.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
Major day-to-day pressures on men’s mental healthIdentifying the signs that you, or someone you know, should seek supportOur collective responsibility for changing the culture to one where mental wellbeing is prioritisedLeaders’ roles in creating a more open, safe and welcoming workplaceRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
https://www.rics.org/uk/
RICS Lionheart
https://www.lionheart.org.uk/
Mark McBride Wright
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcbridewright/
Tomi Laguda
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom%C3%AD-l-9a0782139/
Scott Pearshouse MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-pearshouse-mrics-b3391952/
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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 Smith
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-boys-smith-800614/
Olga Turner Baker MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-turner-baker-mrics-well-ap-128b5729/
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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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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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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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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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