Journals

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

HHSRS: reforming housing safety standards

HHSRS: reforming housing safety standards

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

HHSRS: reforming housing safety standards

The revised Housing Health and Safety Rating System aims to improve consistency in risk assessment while strengthening the focus on health outcomes in residential property

Adam Bell 17 July 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

How mission-driven procurement powers Wigan Council's policy goals

How mission-driven procurement powers Wigan Council's policy goals

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

How mission-driven procurement powers Wigan Council's policy goals

Procurement can champion ambitious social, environmental and economic objectives but must avoid both overburdening local SMEs and imposing unnecessary, arduous requirements that create barriers

Bryan Simmons 15 July 2026 Read Time: 15 minutes

Is mineral safeguarding working?

Is mineral safeguarding working?

LAND JOURNAL

Is mineral safeguarding working?

When developers and mineral owners collaborate early in the process, creative solutions and savings can be made and both sectors can gain wins

Tamsyn Luggar MRICS 16 July 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

An A–Z of client care for APC

An A–Z of client care for APC

PROPERTY JOURNAL

An A–Z of client care for APC

A thorough understanding of the client and its instruction as well as clear written records are fundamental to successfully achieving the mandatory Client care competency

Jen Lemen FRICS 17 July 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

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An A–Z of client care for APC

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Jen Lemen FRICS17 July 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

Commercial property

Ethical practice

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HHSRS: reforming housing safety standards

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

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Adam Bell17 July 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

Health and safety

Maintenance and repair

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Is mineral safeguarding working?

LAND JOURNAL

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Tamsyn Luggar MRICS16 July 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

Land and resources

Minerals and waste management

Planning and development

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How mission-driven procurement powers Wigan Council's policy goals

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

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Bryan Simmons15 July 2026 Read Time: 15 minutes

Procurement and contracts

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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Towards standardising decarbonisation audits in real estate

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Steffen Walvius10 July 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Commercial property

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What opportunities do hazelnuts offer farmers?

LAND JOURNAL

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Tom McVeigh10 July 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

Land and resources

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Does modern construction mean more or less emissions?

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

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Dr Richard O'Hegarty08 July 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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Who can inspect property under Red Book?

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Professor Nick French MRICS03 July 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

Commercial property

RICS standards and guidance

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Listed buildings: statutory considerations for surveyors

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

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Matthew Williams MRICS02 July 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Building surveying

Heritage and conservation

Planning and development

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How can surveyors approach climate risk in valuation?

LAND JOURNAL

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Dr Oluwaseun Damilola Ajayi02 July 2026 Read Time: 15 minutes

Commercial property

Commercial valuation