Journals

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

Heritage retrofits pragmatically ensure sustainability

Heritage retrofits pragmatically ensure sustainability

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

Heritage retrofits pragmatically ensure sustainability

With retrofitting requiring sensitivity to the specific context of properties, the conservation of an historic cottage and shop offer practical case studies as the second of two articles explains

Dr Samantha Organ FRICS, Ben Ford MRICS and Emma O'Brien MRICS 04 June 2026 Read Time: 12 minutes

Government proposes an end to retentions

Government proposes an end to retentions

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

Government proposes an end to retentions

After years of unsuccessful reform attempts by the industry, can the UK government grasp the nettle and eliminate retentions in the construction sector

Steven Thompson FRICS 09 June 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

UK sandstone supplied to finish the Sagrada Família

UK sandstone supplied to finish the Sagrada Família

LAND JOURNAL

UK sandstone supplied to finish the Sagrada Família

In the year of the 100th anniversary of Gaudí's death, a UK company is supplying Stanton Moor sandstone to help complete this World Heritage Site in Barcelona

Rob Taylor 10 June 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

Lease conversions: challenges for commercial landlords

Lease conversions: challenges for commercial landlords

PROPERTY JOURNAL

Lease conversions: challenges for commercial landlords

Is it possible for landlords to improve their portfolio value and income through lease conversions? A legal expert examines this question and advises how to prepare for tribunal applications

Mustafa Sidki 12 June 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

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Lease conversions: challenges for commercial landlords

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Mustafa Sidki12 June 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

Commercial property

Facilities management

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UK sandstone supplied to finish the Sagrada Família

LAND JOURNAL

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Rob Taylor10 June 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

Minerals and waste management

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Government proposes an end to retentions

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

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Steven Thompson FRICS09 June 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

Cost management

Procurement and contracts

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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How special is a special purpose vehicle?

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Chris Thorne FRICS05 June 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Commercial property

RICS standards and guidance

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How to use London's golf courses to build homes

LAND JOURNAL

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Russell Curtis04 June 2026 Read Time: 15 minutes

Cities and placemaking

Planning and development

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Heritage retrofits pragmatically ensure sustainability

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

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Dr Samantha Organ FRICS, Ben Ford MRICS and Emma O'Brien MRICS04 June 2026 Read Time: 12 minutes

Building conservation

Heritage and conservation

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Can industrialised construction fulfil Canada's housing demands?

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

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Brandon Searle, Jeff Rankin, Mark Farmer MRICS, Nicole Odo, Sadaf Montazeri and Scout Chisholm McKee03 June 2026 Read Time: 15 minutes

Cost management

Planning and development

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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What's next for the UK multifamily sector?

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Lizzie Breckner MRICS01 June 2026 Read Time: 6 minutes

Planning and development

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Valuing lost assets in occupied territories

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Ludmila Simonova29 May 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Commercial property

Commercial valuation

Residential valuation

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Can solar and battery storage work for the rural sector?

LAND JOURNAL

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Nick Spicer28 May 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes