Journals

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

Members must consider risks and duties of expert witness services

Members must consider risks and duties of expert witness services

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

Members must consider risks and duties of expert witness services

As more surveyors consider offering expert witness services, there are also growing concerns about competence and independence – RICS members need to be fully aware of what the role entails

James Cullen FRICS 23 April 2026 Read Time: 15 minutes

The Planning and Infrastructure Act: much-needed reforms

The Planning and Infrastructure Act: much-needed reforms

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

The Planning and Infrastructure Act: much-needed reforms

The 2025 Act introduces important reforms to the planning system that have the capacity to reduce 'zombie' projects and facilitate successful delivery of critical national infrastructure

Rees Westley 06 May 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

How will the Land Use Framework be implemented?

How will the Land Use Framework be implemented?

LAND JOURNAL

How will the Land Use Framework be implemented?

Part 2: RICS senior specialist Fiona Mannix focuses on the implementation section of the framework, with particular reference to issues for land managers, farmers and advisers

Fiona Mannix 30 April 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

When is a figure a valuation? Understanding scope, purpose and basis under Red Book

When is a figure a valuation? Understanding scope, purpose and basis under Red Book

PROPERTY JOURNAL

When is a figure a valuation? Understanding scope, purpose and basis under Red Book

Are all figures that valuers provide to clients considered valuations? A valuation expert examines what constitutes a valuation under Red Book Global Standards

Jonathan Fothergill FRICS 01 May 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

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The Planning and Infrastructure Act: much-needed reforms

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

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Rees Westley06 May 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

Procurement and contracts

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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When is a figure a valuation? Understanding scope, purpose and basis under Red Book

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Jonathan Fothergill FRICS01 May 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

RICS standards and guidance

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How will the Land Use Framework be implemented?

LAND JOURNAL

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Fiona Mannix30 April 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

Planning and development

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NRM 3 can provide data structure for the asset's entire life cycle

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

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Andrew Green FRICS29 April 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

Data management

Facilities management

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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Renters' Rights Act through a lending lens

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Joe Slack and Madara Thalduwa27 April 2026 Read Time: 12 minutes

Property finance and investment

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RICS HQ refurbishment creates sustainable members' area

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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James Lever, Tyler Brand and Lana Parise 24 April 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

Building surveying

Facilities management

Project management

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Members must consider risks and duties of expert witness services

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

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James Cullen FRICS23 April 2026 Read Time: 15 minutes

Building pathology

Building surveying

Dispute resolution

RICS standards and guidance

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JCT termination clauses under increased scrutiny

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

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Claire McCarry MRICS22 April 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Procurement and contracts

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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Wynne-Finch: Court of Appeal rules mudstone not a mineral

LAND JOURNAL

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Richard Lashmore21 April 2026 Read Time: 15 minutes

Minerals and waste management

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Government unveils ambitious new towns programme

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Adam Bell20 April 2026 Read Time: 5 minutes

Planning and development

Projects and people