Opportunities for equity: effective organisations with RICS Sybil Taunton & UKREiiF’s Nathan Spencer #199
The built environment industry will be more effective to all if diverse voices are included, which intensifies the very present need for greater equity and inclusion. But, what does this look like in practice? How can organisations contribute to cultivating a more inclusive industry? Nathan Spencer is Director at UKREiiF, and he joins RICS’ Sybil Taunton to discuss strategies for leading the industry towards a more inclusive environment, and the long-standing importance of social value as awareness grows around matters of diversity, equity and inclusion.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:How greater representation improves the built environment industryExamples of organisations and leaders making great, positive impactHow to diversify voices being put forward for opportunity Putting an organisation’s moral compass over profitsRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Sybil Tauntonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sybil-taunton-97261246/Nathan Spencerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-spencer-b5925386/UK REiiFhttps://www.ukreiif.com/
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Surveyors: Character, Competency and Changing Demands with Craig Ross MRICS and Alexandra Faciu MRICS #198
The demands of a Chartered Surveyor now have evolved since the desired qualities of years past, both in terms of skills & competency, and a surveyor’s character.This week on The RICS Podcast, President of Alexandra Capital, Alexandra Faciu MRICS joins Craig Ross MRICS, who is Associate Director for Safety and Security at Diriyah Company. They dive into the assurance that competency provides to surveyors throughout the profession, and how the demands in the industry have changed across their time as surveyors.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The evolving competencies required of chartered surveyors from adaptability to changing industry demandsHow mentorship and internal support programs help develop surveying professionals in their early careersRegional differences in surveying practice and regulation, with particular mention of the UK, Middle East, and North AmericaThe necessity for a growing focus on sustainability throughout the industryRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Alexandra Faciu MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrafaciu/Craig Ross MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-ross-c-build-e-mcabe-csmp%C2%AE-m-ismi-mrics-msyl-6195a3112/
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The DNA of Cities with Professor Greg Clark, Dr Caitlin Morrissey and Peter Hogg FRICS #197
What makes a city is not just its construction, but the culture that thrives within it, and the two walk hand in hand with each other.This week on The RICS Podcast, Professor Greg Clark, Dr Caitlin Morrissey and Peter Hogg FRICS delve into what we mean by the ‘DNA’ of cities, what lies beneath it, and how the built environment complements what already exists.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:How we define the DNA of cities, and the characteristics which comprise that DNAThe importance of public urban spaces in connecting cities’ inhabitantsWhat surveyors should consider about a city’s DNA when undertaking projectsGreat examples of UK cities which have built characterRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Professor Greg Clark https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-greg-clark-cbe-01145119/Dr Caitlin Morrisseyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinmorrissey/Peter Hogg FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hogg-7153bb9/
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Neuro-Divergence & The Assessment Process with Dan Knowles FRICS, Morwenna Slade MRICS and Jen Hobart MRICS #196
Neurodiverse professionals in the built environment face unique challenges in the journey to becoming chartered, but with more awareness comes an increasing level of support for such APC candidates.Dan Knowles FRICS hosts this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast, where Morwenna Slade MRICS and Jennifer Hobart MRICS share their experiences with the assessment process as neurodivergent professionals.They discuss the complexities of the process, support that should be available, and why neurodivergence can be a superpower in the industry.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Considerations that assessors can make for neurodiverse candidates in the final assessmentHow neurodiverse assessors can support those with particular requirementsFinding different learning styles to better suit your APC journeyHow employers can support neurodiverse peopleThe benefits to teams of hiring professionals with varied specialisms and traitsRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/Dan Knowles FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-knowles-frics-821bbb22/Jennifer Hobart MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hobart-mrics-b6954552/Morwenna Slade MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/morwenna-slade-9130b470/
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A Day in the Life of a Surveyor with Emily Hayden MRICS, David Broschomb MRICS, Millie Mason MRICS and candidate Yusuf Javaid #195
The world of surveying is diverse, dynamic and engaging every day for the professionals who work within it - aspects which should appeal to the many talented young people looking to join the sector.This week’s episode of The RICS Podcast showcases the journeys, experiences and insights of four fantastic surveying professionals - David Broschomb MRICS, Millie Mason MRICS, Yusuf Javaid and Emily Hayden MRICS.We discuss the value of continuous learning, the ability to have a tangible impact on the built environment around you, and how much societal change can be made by encouraging others into the sector.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:What first drew David, Millie, Yusuf and Emily to the industryHow you can shape the properties with which you workLearning curves and opportunities within the professionHow we can build public awareness for surveying as a careerRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/David Broschomb MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-broschomb-mrics-favlp-registered-valuer-b84b6618/Millie Mason MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/millie-mason-933928b0/Yusuf Javaidhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yusuf-j-1a530915b/Emily Hayden MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-hayden-9b138637/
Welcome to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Podcast, an exclusive podcast series bringing together expert guests to discuss the most pertinent, industry-shaping topics from the world of Chartered Surveying. Every Monday you can expect a vibrant panel discussion covering topics such as new rules of conduct, the future of quantity surveying and the RICS global standard to name a few. Tune in to stay on top of the latest industry trends and changes whilst topping up your skills. Learn more and become a member at: https://www.rics.org/uk/
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