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Published 21/02/2012RICS calls on government to cut red tape
RICS has called on the government to cut red tape in the construction sector and to re-examine its approach to regulation in the housing sector.
Published 20/02/2012Update on government's proposed changes to EPCs
RICS has received confirmation from the government that the proposed changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will go ahead on 6 April 2012.
Published 20/02/20122012 Rewards and Attitudes Survey results released
RICS and Macdonald & Company 2012 Rewards and Attitudes Survey results have been released.
Published 17/02/2012RICS Scotland Awards 2012
Nineteen building projects from across Scotland will compete in the RICS Scotland Awards 2012 to be named a category winner and, ultimately, Scottish Project of the Year 2012.
Published 16/02/2012RICS to aid smart approach from Cabinet Office
RICS have the knowledge and the skills to assist the Cabinet Office as it seeks to ensure that taxpayers get more for their money on the construction, procurement and management of the public estate.
Published 13/02/2012RICS publishes its submission to Budget 2012
RICS has used its budget submission to call on the government to introduce immediate measures to kick-start the economy and help combat increasing cynicism in the sector.
Published 13/02/2012Updated guide to best practice for inventory providers
An updated version of a handbook designed to set out the minimum standards of service expected from inventory providers has been released.
Published 13/02/2012East of England surveyors celebrate
Newly qualified chartered surveyors from across the East of England are celebrating after recently completing their Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
Published 10/02/2012RICS Geomatics at Oceanology 2012
RICS Geomatics Professional Group will once again take a stand at this year's biennial oceanology conference and exhibition at the Excel Centre, London Docklands, from 12-15 March.
Published 10/02/2012Masters of all they survey in the East Midlands
Newly qualified chartered surveyors from across the East Midlands are celebrating after recently completing their Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
Published 10/02/2012Identify changes needed for building regulations
DCLG building control is currently consulting on a number of changes to the building regulations regime.
Published 10/02/2012Valuer Registration Scheme and the APC
Candidates who did not complete the Valuation competency to Level 3 at APC cannot join the Valuer Registration Scheme straight away, and must instead do further study and assessment.
Published 09/02/2012RICS announces Inaugural Dispute Board Register and Training Programme
RICS has today announced its Inaugural Dispute Board Register aimed internationally at pre-empting and resolving contractual disputes on major construction projects.
Published 08/02/2012RICS Renewable Energy Strategy Response
The European Commission's Directorate-General for the Environment launched an open consultation on the renewable energy strategy on 6 December 2011.
Published 08/02/2012RICS takes part in expert panel on value of 'green' buildings
Property Investor Europe's Green Property Breakfast, held in December 2011, brought together four experts to debate the topic 'Is Green becoming more relevant to future values and lettings?'
Published 08/02/2012Expression of interest - Chair for RICS matrics VIC TAS
RICS matrics Victoria & Tasmania are seeking expressions of interest for the position of chairman.
Published 07/02/2012Updated WEEE directive approved by European Parliament
RICS mineral and waste surveyors should be aware that the EU's Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive was revamped in January.
Published 06/02/2012EU grants for uptake of energy efficiency and renewable energy
The EU has launched a new round of calls for proposals including, among others, the uptake of nearly 'zero energy' building renovations, and quality and compliance in construction.
Published 06/02/2012RICS Oceania Valuation Alert
Did you know that RICS members in Oceania are seeing a wider acceptance of their qualification with business and governments?
Published 06/02/2012
