The RICS Podcast

Welcome to RICS shorts, a mini-series of episodes of The RICS Podcast, in which we learn more about RICS members and those with whom surveyors work and collaborate.

This week’s guest is Neil A’Bear FRICS FRSA, who is an EMEA Data Transaction Specialist at CBRE, and was recently made Chair of the RICS Matrics UK. In this episode Neil shares his passion for the built environment, how the RICS and Matrics UK influence each other, and the global impact of Matrics groups.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Neil A’Bear FRICS FRSA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-a-bear-frics-frsa-33b2235b/
RICS Matrics UK: https://www.rics.org/networking/matrics

Welcome to RICS shorts, a mini-series of episodes of The RICS Podcast, in which we learn more about RICS members and those with whom surveyors work and collaborate.

This week’s guest is Prof. Samer Bagaeen FRICS MRTPI FRGS, who is a Professor of Planning & Resilient Systems at the University of Kent, and is also a Technical Director at Arcadis.

We hear about his 16 years’ educational support to the surveying profession, what’s most fulfilling about his work in the built environment, and how we can celebrate the value of operating across different disciplines.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Prof. (Dr.) Samer Bagaeen FRICS MRTPI FRGS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samerbagaeen/

Welcome to RICS shorts, a mini-series of episodes of The RICS Podcast, in which we learn more about RICS members and those with whom surveyors work and collaborate.

This week’s guest is Rachel Moan MRICS, who qualified as a Chartered Management Consultancy Surveyor in 2012, and whose work founding ‘Train Like an Athlete’ gives her a fantastic insight into mental wellbeing in the workplace and beyond.

We hear more about her journey into the industry, her passion for mental health and wellbeing, how psychological services are viewed and accessed globally, and what surveyors can do to support positive mental health and wellbeing.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Rachel Moan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-moan-entrepreneur/

Welcome to RICS shorts, a mini-series of episodes of The RICS Podcast, in which we learn more about RICS members and those with whom surveyors work and collaborate.

This week’s guest is Jaisie Withers, RICS student member, Assistant Cost Consultant at Mace and Ambassador for Regeneration Brainery. She shares her experience as a young professional in the construction industry, how she’s fostering a sense of community & inclusivity, and the value of fresh perspectives in the profession.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Jaisie Withers AssocRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaisie-withers-293b04212/

Welcome to the first in a special series of short episodes of The RICS Podcast, in which we learn more about RICS members and those with whom surveyors work and collaborate.

This week’s guest is Adrian McClinton, a property litigation solicitor, who shares how his work overlaps and impacts upon RICS members, and some of the current trends in property litigation which are worth being cognizant of in the coming months and years.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Adrian McClinton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-mcclinton-5061a032/

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 panel
• Tips on long-term preparation and short-term strategies to alleviate stress and nerves
• The assessors’ roles being to help you perform your best, rather than to be imposing
• Tools to help you practise, rehearse and self-assess your presentation

Resources 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/

In another of our candidate support instalments of The RICS Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by RICS member, assessor and mentor, Jen Lemen FRICS. 

Offering a perspective from the other side of the interview table, Jen shares advice on how to prepare for the big day, and some best practice hints and tips to get you through the interview. 

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• How candidates can best use their preparation time
• Balancing revision with relaxation to overcome stress
• Methods for handling questions that candidates can’t answer
• How to beat nerves on the day, and how assessors approach visibly nervous candidates
• Common myths and misconceptions about the final assessment interview

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
RICs Candidate Support: https://www.rics.org/join-rics/candidate-support
Jen Lemen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jclemen/

In the latest of our mid-year update episodes of The RICS Podcast, we’re joined by members of the Land Team; James Kavanagh MRICS, Fiona Mannix and Tony Mulhall MRICS.

We hear from the trio as they discuss key issues from their respective areas, with particular note for the interdependent nature of rural and urban development, consideration for assessing flooding risk, and developing approaches to developments within the ‘grey belt’.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Updates on rural developments, with respect to CPO, the formation of the Farm Tenancy Forum, and forests & woodlands
• The latest from Planning and Development, with respect to the ‘grey belt’, use of AI, and the interdependence of rural and urban development
• How the Land Team understands and facilitates strides to reach net zero obligations

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
James Kavanagh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-kavanagh-65448b17/
Fiona Mannix: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-mannix-71708a26/
The Land Journal: https://ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journals/land-journal.html

In this latest episode of RICS’ mid-year updates, we’re joined by Amit Patel MRICS and Steven Thompson MRICS to share insights from the construction team on the major factors impacting the sector.

Amit, Head of Professional Practice in Construction, and Steven, Senior Specialist within the Construction Standards Team, discuss sector-specific updates with reference to the new government’s direction, and work that RICS is doing at the moment.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Impacts on the construction sector as a result of the new government
• How the industry manages shortages in skills and materials over the coming years
• Planned updates to the RICS Black Book
• Forward-thinking approaches to cost certainty within the industry

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/

Amit Patel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-patel-902a341a/

In the second of RICS' mid-year updates from the professional practice teams, the valuation team give an overview of work streams relating to professional standards, practice information, industry updates, current and future projects and ways for members and non-members to get involved.

Hear from Head of Professional Practice for Valuation, Ben Elder FRICS and Senior Specialists Charles Goulding MRICS, Jonathan Fothergill FRICS and Nigel Sellars FRICS. 

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• IVS implementation
• practice and process changes driven by evolving areas such as ESG and technology
• information related to developments in other relevant global standards and regulation
• implementation of Valuation Review recommendations 
• licensed leisure guidance and VPGA 4 operational real estate.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors standards
Read RICS Property Journal

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