Journals

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

How to understand conflict avoidance and management

How to understand conflict avoidance and management

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

How to understand conflict avoidance and management

Recognising and avoiding disputes are vital skills for building surveyors to avoid legal action. How can APC candidates demonstrate the relevant competency?

Jen Lemen FRICS 19 December 2025

Target Cost contracts compared: NEC4 Option C versus JCT TCC

Target Cost contracts compared: NEC4 Option C versus JCT TCC

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

Target Cost contracts compared: NEC4 Option C versus JCT TCC

Professionals need to be aware of the differences between the new JCT Target Cost contract and NEC4 Option C when choosing the best option for a project

Mark Pountney MRICS 16 December 2025

Standard set to help surveyors advise on land agreements

Standard set to help surveyors advise on land agreements

LAND JOURNAL

Standard set to help surveyors advise on land agreements

The complexity of land agreements and the government's 1.5m-home target have prompted RICS to develop a professional standard to support those working in this specialist area

Paul Batho FRICS 18 December 2025

New guidance to professionalise stock condition surveys

New guidance to professionalise stock condition surveys

PROPERTY JOURNAL

New guidance to professionalise stock condition surveys

RICS is consulting on a code of practice for residential stock condition surveys, which are essential for housing providers to manage assets, plan upgrades and ensure homes meet national standards

Mairéad Carroll 19 December 2025

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How to understand conflict avoidance and management

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

go to article How to understand conflict avoidance and management

Jen Lemen FRICS19 December 2025

Building surveying

RICS standards and guidance

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New guidance to professionalise stock condition surveys

PROPERTY JOURNAL

go to article New guidance to professionalise stock condition surveys

Mairéad Carroll19 December 2025

Health and safety

RICS standards and guidance

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Standard set to help surveyors advise on land agreements

LAND JOURNAL

go to article Standard set to help surveyors advise on land agreements

Paul Batho FRICS18 December 2025

Land and resources

Planning and development

RICS standards and guidance

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Target Cost contracts compared: NEC4 Option C versus JCT TCC

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

go to article Target Cost contracts compared: NEC4 Option C versus JCT TCC

Mark Pountney MRICS16 December 2025

Procurement and contracts

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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Effect of abolishing upwards-only rent reviews in Ireland

PROPERTY JOURNAL

go to article Effect of abolishing upwards-only rent reviews in Ireland

Brian O'Callaghan12 December 2025

Commercial property

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How to survey and assess fibrous and traditional plasterwork

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

go to article How to survey and assess fibrous and traditional plasterwork

Dr William Napier MRICS12 December 2025

Building conservation

Building surveying

Heritage and conservation

Maintenance and repair

Materials and resources

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Can marine minerals boost supply of UK aggregates?

LAND JOURNAL

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Simon Treacy MRICS05 December 2025

Land and resources

Marine environments

Minerals and waste management

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Unclear drafting can create costly risk allocation

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

go to article Unclear drafting can create costly risk allocation

Claire McCarry MRICS03 December 2025

Procurement and contracts

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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Scottish government backs Grenfell Inquiry reforms

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

go to article Scottish government backs Grenfell Inquiry reforms

Alan McAulay MRICS01 December 2025

Building control

Building surveying

Health and safety

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Reflecting on three decades of service charge reform

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Peter Forrester FRICS28 November 2025

Commercial property

Property finance and investment

RICS standards and guidance