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:

• RICS' long and distinguished history as a global professional body focused on upholding standards and serving the public interest.
• The evolution of the surveying profession, from its beginnings in 1868 to the diverse specialisations of today
• The importance of RICS' global reach, standards, and ethics in maintaining its position as a leader in the built environment
• Engaging and supporting the next generation of surveyors
• The importance of maintaining trust and professional standards 

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:

• overview of what the markets are like for construction in the UK and globally
• the workforce pipeline and engaging the next generation
• the private sector playbook
• updates from the UK government and economical changes
  
  

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:

• updates from the governments relating to land, planning and natural resources
• land management for development use
• how RICS develops responses to policy and member collaboration
• reforms to the national planning policy framework, compulsory purchase, embodied carbon and the Peatland Code amongst other things

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:

•  Activities of the Valuation team from the last 6 months of 2024
• The update to the Global Red Book, published on 2nd December 2024 and effective from January 1st 2025
• The Residential Property Valuation for Owner Occupation Standard First Edition consultation and key changes
• Mandatory ESG factors within valuation
  
  

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:

• the development of RICS standards and guidance behind the scenes
• liaisons with governments, devolved nations and various stakeholders
• the Grenfell public inquiry report
• resources and content to support member knowledge

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:

• Policy changes in housing 
• RICS’ standards development
• Initiatives for gathering RICS member and consumer feedback
• The latest updates to the RICS Global Red Book

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:

• Significant milestones for the RICS in the past year
• Surveyors’ role in tackling environmental changes
• How Tina has promoted the expertise of the membership regarding sustainability
• How Justin will use his presidency as an opportunity to attract a diverse next generation to the profession.

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/

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 industry
• How a growth mindset helps to stay competitive and adaptable in the industry
• Self-advocacy and personal branding within the construction sector
• Gender and ethnicity-based pay gaps, and the skills & actions to help address such disparities

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/

George Clarke is an architect, television presenter, campaigner and educator whose position allows him to bridge gaps between the built environment and those less acquainted with the construction industry.

In a special episode of The RICS Podcast, George joins RICS members Arcadis’ Emma Martin and WT Partnership’s Ayo Ajayi as they discuss his passion for construction, the industry’s image, the value of work experience and how to make progress with diversity in construction.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• George’s influences to get involved with construction
• The impact of media on public perception of construction and the built environment
• What it means to work in the public interest
• George’s passionate campaigning for social housing
• How evolving technology impacts the work of  built environment professionals

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
George Clarke: https://georgeclarke.com/
Ayo Ajayi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayo-ajayi-7356376a/
Emma Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-martin-arcadis/

Through impactful, engaging and fulfilling projects, surveying continues to provide an incredibly unique career path to those who consider themselves fortunate to be in the profession.

In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Florence Andrews MRICS hosts Vincent John Harney MRICS & Iona Lennon AssocRICS in sharing the experiences that make surveying such a joy, and how we can pass that enthusiasm on to future generations.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• How we connect with the next generation of surveyors
• The evolving role of surveyors in sustainability
• Memorable challenges that our panel have overcome
• The diverse paths through which one can enter the profession

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/
Florence Andrews MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-andrews-9595481/
Vincent John Harney MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinceharney/
Iona Lennon AssocRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iona-lennon-mciob/