Journals

RICS Journals provide insights from experts across key industry issues in the built environment, construction, property and land surveying sectors

Demolition versus retrofit: MHCLG survey report

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

Demolition versus retrofit: MHCLG survey report

New research reveals how built environment professionals are navigating planning policy, carbon considerations and commercial pressures when advising on whether to demolish and redevelop or retrofit existing buildings

Adam Bell 14 May 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

Assignees have right to refer disputes to adjudication

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

Assignees have right to refer disputes to adjudication

A decision from the Technology and Construction Court on the rights of assignees has provided clarity on a commonly used feature of many construction contracts

Nicola Webster 27 May 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

Part 2: RNLI climate app uses geospatial data

LAND JOURNAL

Part 2: RNLI climate app uses geospatial data

RNLI has created a climate analysis app that includes datasets on flooding, extreme weather and other environmental data to help the charity make informed decisions

Richard Martin 21 May 2026 Read Time: 15 minutes

An A–Z of business planning for APC

PROPERTY JOURNAL

An A–Z of business planning for APC

Planning ahead is an essential requirement for any successful business. What do you need to know about the Business planning competency when completing your APC?

Jen Lemen FRICS 22 May 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

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Nicola Webster27 May 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

Dispute resolution

Legal

Procurement and contracts

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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PROPERTY JOURNAL

go to article An A–Z of business planning for APC

Jen Lemen FRICS22 May 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

APC

Commercial property

Corporate real estate

Running your business

Valuation of business and intangible assets

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LAND JOURNAL

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Richard Martin21 May 2026 Read Time: 15 minutes

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CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

go to article What a Mercedes Benz apprenticeship taught me about leading major programmes

David Abbott FRICS20 May 2026 Read Time: 15 minutes

Infrastructure

Learning and development

Project management

Projects and people

Quantity surveying and construction

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PROPERTY JOURNAL

go to article Adapting empty office space for residential and commercial reuse

Professor Sara Wilkinson FRICS, Associate Professor Dulani Halvitigala, Professor Usha Iyer-Raniga and Associate Professor Rebecca Leshinsky15 May 2026

Cities and placemaking

Commercial property

Planning and development

Residential

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