Journals

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

Resilient energy system will need more than legislation

Resilient energy system will need more than legislation

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

Resilient energy system will need more than legislation

Opinion: With the UK's Planning and Infrastructure Bill about to be enacted, we must also consider the technology, skills and regulation that are essential to enabling a resilient energy network

David Philp FRICS 17 June 2025

New JCT sustainability clause prompts uncertainty

New JCT sustainability clause prompts uncertainty

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

New JCT sustainability clause prompts uncertainty

Although JCT 2024 introduces clause 2.1.5 to enable contractors to suggest sustainability improvements on projects, it remains optional – and fails to clarify who is liable for such design changes

Diane Dickson MRICS 11 June 2025

Can renewable energy meet the UK's power needs by 2030?

Can renewable energy meet the UK's power needs by 2030?

LAND JOURNAL

Can renewable energy meet the UK's power needs by 2030?

While the UK has the potential to meet most of its electricity demand renewably by the end of the decade, energy storage and off-grid connections will be needed to meet a 130GW target

Philippe Rottner MRICS 06 June 2025

White paper seeks to stimulate wider use of commonhold

White paper seeks to stimulate wider use of commonhold

PROPERTY JOURNAL

White paper seeks to stimulate wider use of commonhold

While commonhold could give homeowners more security and control of buildings, perceived complexity and the risk of mismanagement deter adoption – but proposed policies could redress this

Katie Cohen 13 June 2025

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Resilient energy system will need more than legislation

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

go to article Resilient energy system will need more than legislation

David Philp FRICS17 June 2025

Building surveying

Data management

Infrastructure and services

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White paper seeks to stimulate wider use of commonhold

PROPERTY JOURNAL

go to article White paper seeks to stimulate wider use of commonhold

Katie Cohen13 June 2025

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New JCT sustainability clause prompts uncertainty

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

go to article New JCT sustainability clause prompts uncertainty

Diane Dickson MRICS11 June 2025

Procurement and contracts

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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Why is defining height and storeys now so difficult?

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

go to article Why is defining height and storeys now so difficult?

Gary Strong FRICS10 June 2025

Building control

Building surveying

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Can renewable energy meet the UK's power needs by 2030?

LAND JOURNAL

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Philippe Rottner MRICS06 June 2025

Telecommunications

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Members must comply with new digital marketing laws

PROPERTY JOURNAL

go to article Members must comply with new digital marketing laws

Neil Warwick OBE06 June 2025

Data management

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Judgment determines when warranty amounts to construction contract

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

go to article Judgment determines when warranty amounts to construction contract

Frankie Bell and Jessica Lyons03 June 2025

Building surveying

Procurement and contracts

Quantity surveying and construction

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Italy's senior living sector begins growth in earnest

PROPERTY JOURNAL

go to article Italy's senior living sector begins growth in earnest

Simone Roberti30 May 2025

Property finance and investment

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Industry must be ready to make information sustainable

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

go to article Industry must be ready to make information sustainable

Nicholas Nisbet28 May 2025

Data management

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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Maintenance essential to mitigate rooftop PV fire risks

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

go to article Maintenance essential to mitigate rooftop PV fire risks

Dr Benjamin Ralph27 May 2025

Building control

Building surveying

Health and safety