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Exploring London’s infrastructure with a historic map

Stanford’s Map of London and its Suburbs from the 1860s, taken from the RICS archives, can tell us a great deal about how the city has developed during the past 160 years

Modus staff21 September 2023

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Preventing condensation and corrosion in metal roofs

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Preventing condensation and corrosion in metal roofs

Despite their key role in keeping the rain out, roofs can often be overlooked until urgent repairs are needed. How can they be kept in top condition, avoiding disruption for building occupants?

Noella Pio Kivlehan 20 September 2023

Beyond home and work: the value of third places

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Beyond home and work: the value of third places

Publicly accessible space away from work and home where people can meet, eat or simply hang out is crucial to our mental health and wellbeing

Mark Williams 19 September 2023

go to article Smart buildings: can tech become an obstruction?

Noella Pio Kivlehan14 September 2023

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go to article Can ChatGPT speed up conveyancing?

Stephen Cousins12 September 2023

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go to article Belgian houses: beauty is in the eye of the brick holder

Mark Williams07 September 2023

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go to article Fashion forward: asset management for a £5bn portfolio

Gela Pertusini05 September 2023

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go to article RICS market surveys underline our members’ expertise

Ann Gray FRICS05 September 2023

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go to article Is whisky tourism shaping distillery design?

Mark Williams29 August 2023

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go to article Turf war: goodbye to grass lawns in arid US regions

Gregory Scruggs23 August 2023

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go to article Building the future: regeneration in the Thames Estuary

Mark Williams21 August 2023

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go to article How has library design moved with the times?

Karen Day17 August 2023

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go to article Which real estate sector pays the most?

Mark Williams15 August 2023

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Bill Jones FRICS

Bill Jones FRICS has been a Chartered Surveyor since 1986 and has held senior global and regional Corporate Real Estate roles for the past 20 years. He is currently based in Singapore where he is Global Corporate Real Estate & Workplace Manager for Maxeon Solar Technologies.

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Sinéad Clarkson MRICS

Sinéad is a chartered Quantity Surveyor at PH Plasterers Ltd and co-chair of the Yorkshire division of NAWIC – the National Association for Women in Construction. As a recent graduate of the RICS-accredited degree apprenticeship, she is passionate about promoting the profession to young people through the RICS Inspire and STEM ambassador programs.

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Sean Pearson

Sean is the owner of Trust Surveyors based in Liverpool. A firm of residential surveyors and RICS Valuers. Sean has worked throughout the UK since graduation from Liverpool John Moores University, with roles ranging from measured building surveys of McDonalds restaurants to providing valuation reports. Sean is keen to help the future surveyors of the world and is part of the RICS Ambassador team.

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