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:
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
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
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:
Disclaimer: The views shared in this episode are the participants’ own, not RICS’.
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
Mark Dixon
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdixoniwg/
Will Kinnear
https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-kinnear-5832a122/
Christy Bowen
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:
Amit Patel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-patel-902a341a/
Jenny Stanning
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-stanning-40217539/
Roger Esson
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:
Royal 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/
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:
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
James Fiske
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-fiske-bcis/
Betsy Brady
https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-brady-853348148/
Ioana Orzea
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:
Resources discussed: LionHeart - APC Support
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
RICS Candidate Support
https://www.rics.org/join-rics/candidate-support
Lionheart
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:
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
Nigel Clarke
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nclarke/
Shannett Thompson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannett-thompson-0039046a/
Chris Alder
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:
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
Kevina Kakembo MRICS
http://linkedin.com/in/kevinakakembo/
Kelly Canterford MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-canterford-mrics-52458a1/
David Hourihan FRICS
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:
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
RICS Lionheart
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/
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:
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
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/
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:
Royal 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/
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:
Royal 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/
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:
Royal 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/
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:
Royal 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/
With a growing emphasis on extending buildings’ lifecycles, the role of surveyors in retrofit and future fit projects is absolutely essential, both in ensuring a successful project, and in enhancing public understanding.
This episode of The RICS Podcast features Emma Fletcher MRICS, Philip Brimley MRICS and Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS , as they focus on the important role that RICS professionals play in demystifying the area.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaman-sheikh/
Emma Fletcher MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmafletchercambridge/
Philip Brimley MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-brimley-b7751a8/
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:
Royal 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/
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:
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
https://www.rics.org/uk/
Suki Bell FRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/suki-bell-frics-chair-of-the-rics-lpa-birmingham-44695620/
Professor Carl Chinn MBE
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-carl-chinn-mbe-7577441b4/
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:
Royal 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/
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:
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
https://www.rics.org/uk/
Justin Sullivan FRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsullivan1/
Amanda Clack FRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-clack-4187471/
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:
Related episodes:
July 2024 Professional Practice Update for Construction
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rics-professional-practice-update-construction-team-141/id1521536110?i=1000663622084
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3twSG5kYPynrF1gtwPM7Cv?si=3e0696e3e5bf4aad
In the fourth of our RICS professional practice updates, James Kavanagh MRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Land and Natural Resources at RICS) leads an end of year update with Tony Mulhall MRICS and Fiona Mannix, 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:
Related episodes:
July 2024 Professional Practice Update for Land and Natural Resources
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rics-professional-practice-update-land-team-142/id1521536110?i=1000663976557
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ydLZCPUjuDsmnLkz66hEk?si=9b2643d42e33441d
In the third of our RICS professional practice updates, Ben Elder FRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Valuation and Investment at RICS) provides an end of year update with Charles Golding MRICS, Jonathan Fothergill MRICS and Nigel Sellars FRICS covering all the latest news from the sector.
They discuss developments within the RICS and across the valuation 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:
Related episodes
July 2024 Valuation Professional Practice Update
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rics-professional-practice-update-valuation-team-140/id1521536110?i=1000663470660
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tKfaUzlCj2sg5iTxTYLx0?si=6b973b4d79fe425e
In the second of our RICS professional practice updates, Gary Strong FRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Building Surveying and Building Control at RICS) provides an end of year update with Sam Piplica MRICS, 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:
This podcast was recorded before the publication of the Written Ministerial Statement on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform. For an update on the proposals please see the RICS Leasehold Reform Hub.
This week on The RICS Podcast, Paul Bagust (Head of Property Practice, RICS) leads an end of year update from the Property Team, covering insightful topics and initiatives from the sector.
Paul is joined by Mairead Carroll, Steve Lees MRICS, and Nigel Sellars FRICS to discuss the pivotal developments within the RICS and across the property 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:
Links & references
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Nigel Sellars: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-sellars-b5882661/
Mairead Carroll: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairead-anne-carroll-3998b078/
Steven Lees: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-lees-b87a996b/
Paul Bagust: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-bagust-b0420520/
Related episodes:
July 2024 Professional Practice Property Update
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rics-professional-practice-update-property-team-139/id1521536110?i=1000662913074
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dzQ0xfP1e2g9doAmOeLOV?si=9aef6ea980884c4a
In this special episode of The RICS Podcast, 2024 President Tina Paillet joins President-Elect Justin Sullivan ahead of his 2025 presidency.
Hear them discuss Tina’s takeaways from her term as President, Justin’s ambitions for his year in the role, and the role of RICS members in tackling the challenges faced today and maximising the opportunity of tomorrow.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Tina Paillet FRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinapaillet/
Justin Sullivan FRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsullivan1/