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

What a Mercedes Benz apprenticeship taught me about leading major programmes

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

What a Mercedes Benz apprenticeship taught me about leading major programmes

With the right application and attitude, problem-solving skills learned as an apprentice can carry professionals all the way to mega projects at the top of the construction industry

David Abbott FRICS 20 May 2026 Read Time: 15 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

Adapting empty office space for residential and commercial reuse

PROPERTY JOURNAL

Adapting empty office space for residential and commercial reuse

Rates of office occupancy reduced considerably during COVID-19, leading to the under-use of many such properties. Two Australian research projects have examined how vacant office space can be adapted for commercial and residential use

Professor Sara Wilkinson FRICS, Associate Professor Dulani Halvitigala, Professor Usha Iyer-Raniga and Associate Professor Rebecca Leshinsky 15 May 2026

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Richard Martin21 May 2026 Read Time: 15 minutes

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CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

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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

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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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