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The RICS Podcast

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

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Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 231

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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🇬🇧 Great Britain - business
18/03/2026
#73
🇬🇧 Great Britain - business
17/03/2026
#65

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Changes to CPD: everything you need to know. With Olga Turner Baker MRICS and Charles Golding MRICS #233

Episode 233

Monday, March 16, 2026 • Duration 31:19

As RICS introduces the refreshed continuing professional development (CPD) framework effective from January 2026, it’s important to know what this means for day‑to‑day professional practice.

In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Charles Golding MRICS is joined by Olga Turner Baker MRICS to set the scene for those changes, and explore how the new RICS CPD app can help keep professionals up to speed on their CPD throughout the year.

This episode of the RICS podcast covers:

What has and hasn’t changed in the RICS CPD framework for 2026
The shift from not only counting hours, but also focusing on relevant, adequate and appropriate CPD
The introduction of mandatory topics on sustainability, AI/technology, and ethical & professional standards
How to plan and record CPD more effectively, including practical strategies to avoid the year‑end rush and recognise more of the learning you already do
Using the new RICS member app and online resources to plan, track and document CPD and learning outcomes

Information about the new CPD app and where to download it

https://www.rics.org/surveyor-careers/career-development/continuing-professional-development

Olga Turner Baker MRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-turner-baker-mrics-well-ap-non-exec-director-128b5729/

Charles Golding MRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-golding-23512b175/

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

RICS Podcast Page

https://www.rics.org/podcast/

Kieran Halliwell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

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RICS Legal Landscapes: Passing Gateway 3 and maintaining the Golden Thread with Gary Strong FRICS, Graeme Manley MRICS and David Savage #232

Episode 232

Monday, March 9, 2026 • Duration 47:00

This episode is part of RICS Legal Landscapes, a limited podcast series developed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors which is CPD-compliant and designed to support professional development across the surveying profession and the broader built environment.

Gateway 3 is the final, mandatory checkpoint under the Building Safety Act 2022 for higher risk buildings (HRBs) in the UK

This episode of the RICS Legal Landscapes series dives into what Gateway 3 really means in practice, as both a regulatory hurdle and as a decisive moment of legal accountability, commercial viability and building safety.

Gary Strong FRICS is joined by building surveyor Graeme Manley MRICS and construction lawyer David Savage to unpack Gateway 3, why it’s often called the ‘point of no return’ for clients and duty holders, and what legal responsibilities arise if a building fails to secure a completion certificate.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

The role of Gateway 3 as the final pre‑occupation checkpoint for Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs)
How responsibility and accountability crystallise at Gateway 3 for clients, principal designers and principal contractors
The legal and commercial consequences of failing Gateway 3, including a range of criminal sanctions
The importance of the ‘golden thread’ of information, accurate as-built records, change control, and digital systems
Practical steps for surveyors, developers and building owners to plan for Gateway 3 from day one.

Building Safety Act information centre:

https://www.rics.org/news-insights/building-safety-act-information-centre

Gary Strong FRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-strong-bsc-hons-frics-fciarb-c-builde-fcabe-fcila-b52667b/

RICS President Nick Maclean FRICS shares his aspirations for the profession in 2026 #223

Episode 223

Monday, January 5, 2026 • Duration 27:52

Welcome to the first RICS Podcast of 2026 in which incoming President Nick Maclean FRICS shares his aspirations for the surveying profession in the coming year.

He’s joined by hydrography expert Gordon Johnston MRICS, as Tara King hosts a conversation that delves into how RICS will be shaped under his leadership to serve the public interest through 2026 and beyond.

They’ll outline RICS's plans to build influence with governments and regulators, close the skills gap through more accessible and flexible routes into surveying and foster collaboration with like-minded professional bodies worldwide.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

Building global influence, securing a seat at ‘the right tables’ with governments, regulators, and lawmakers worldwide
The unique role of RICS as a royal charter body balancing client service, public good, and member representation
New, more flexible and inclusive pathways into surveying, plus retraining and CPD for existing members, all aiming to close the ‘skills gap’
The impact of AI, big data, robotics, and autonomous systems on surveying across land and sea
The blue economy and hydrography’s central role in future economic growth, climate resilience, and the work of surveyors

Nick Maclean OBE FRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-maclean-obe-rd-frics-irrv-hons-17825a19/

Tara King

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-king-5b4494a6/

Gordon Johnston MRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-johnston-8778111/

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Placemaking and Progress in Liverpool City Region: Mayor Steve Rotheram interviewed by Gabriel Davies MRICS and Hannah Daly MRICS #133

Episode 133

Monday, June 17, 2024 • Duration 36:04

The Mayor for Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, is uniquely placed as a leader with experience in the built environment, a history which informs his vision of the area’s future.

Steve joins Gabriel Davies (Fisher German LLP) and Hannah Daly (SES Engineering Services) on The RICS Podcast this week as he discusses the relationships between placemaking, infrastructure, local skills and heritage, which are rooted within his plans for the region.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

Steve’s Masters in Contemporary Urban Renaissance and how it informs his vision for Liverpool City Region
The importance of built environment jobs and retention of local skills
Major infrastructure developments and the implications for local residents
Steve’s vision for the ideal future of Liverpool City Region and the value of preserving heritage buildings

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Gabriel Davies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-davies-481270124/
Hannah Daly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-d-88925311a/
Mayor Steve Rotheram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-rotherham-67ba7ab/

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

RICS Podcast Page

https://www.rics.org/podcast/

Kieran Halliwell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

What It Means to Be an RICS Surveyor with Ashley Royer, Kareem Zahran & Sinead Clarkson #132

Episode 131

Monday, June 10, 2024 • Duration 47:03

At the heart of the surveying profession, and what it means to be an RICS Surveyor, lies an industry that’s equally varied, rewarding and impactful.

This episode of The RICS Podcast brings together the expertise of Ashley Royer AssocRICS, Kareem Zahran MRICS and host Sinead Clarkson MRICS as they speak about their career paths, unique journeys, and how aspiring surveyors can do the same.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

Routes into the industry and the breadth of roles available
How to engage and educate future generations
Initiatives to create a more diverse and inclusive built environment
Advice for those seeking a career as a Chartered Surveyor

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Ashley Royer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-royer-assocrics-acabe-diprsv-cemap-1a631b17/
Kareem Zahran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareem-zahran-phd-mrics-83b1742a/
Sinead Clarkson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sineadclarkson/

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

RICS Podcast Page

https://www.rics.org/podcast/

Kieran Halliwell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

Special episode: what was the RICS member experience of UKREiiF 2024? #131

Episode 131

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 • Duration 48:03

With 13,000 attendees over three days, UKREiiF is one of the UK's largest gatherings of built environment professionals. Many RICS members and firms are in attendance and key themes that impact upon our membership are discussed.

This episode of the RICS Podcast brings some of those conversations out of the arena and showcases what it means to be an RICS surveyor. Hear directly from RICS members at the event - what did they do there? Who did they meet and how? What are the key things that left them thinking?

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

Some key conference themes for the construction, valuation and property sectors
Member session highlights and takeaways
Reflections on DEI and what the built environment needs to do to progress
The value of networking and talking to professionals across different sectors

Links:
Emma Fletcher MRICS episode on the Value of Sustainable Housing
Industry Challengers, What Needs to Change in the Built Environment?
Women in Surveying, What Does Progress Look Like?

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

RICS Podcast Page

https://www.rics.org/podcast/

Kieran Halliwell

What Impacts Our Relationship with The Built Environment? featuring Nicholas Boys Smith & Olga Turner Baker MRICS #130

Episode 130

Monday, June 3, 2024 • Duration 42:03

The quality of spaces relies strongly on how well they’re designed to serve human experiences, so in this episode of The RICS Podcast we explore the power of placemaking.

Olga Turner Baker MRICS (Managing Director, Ekkist) hosts Nicholas Boys Smith (Chair of the Office for Place and Author & Director, Create Streets) whose passion for quality spaces and placemaking makes for a fascinating conversation around good urbanism, new approaches to planning, and the balance between greenbelt and development.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

What ignited Nicholas’ passion for high quality spaces, and motivated him to make change
Why the quality of placemaking is at its current standard
Projects which demonstrate great placemaking
The biggest urban design challenges and priorities facing the UK government now and going forward

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Nicholas Boys Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-boys-smith-800614/
Olga Turner Baker MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-turner-baker-mrics-well-ap-128b5729/

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

RICS Podcast Page

https://www.rics.org/podcast/

Kieran Halliwell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

Pride and Preservation: Learnings from Britain’s First Female Chartered Surveyor with Patricia Moore MRICS, Carrie de Silva and Rebecca Preston #129

Episode 129

Monday, May 27, 2024 • Duration 31:24

Irene Barclay is a trailblazer in surveying, being the first woman to qualify in Britain as a Chartered Surveyor, and her path is as important and inspiring now as it ever has been.

Patricia Moore MRICS (UK Managing Director, Turner & Townsend) is joined this week by Carrie de Silva (Visiting Professor, Harper Adams University) and Rebecca Preston (Historian, English Heritage) to discuss the pioneering life story of Irene Barclay, and why it should inspire the direction that the surveying profession takes today.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

Irene Barclay’s family story
The significance of celebrating her achievements with a plaque
How preserving heritage supports the present profession
The importance of seeing women’s names in the profession, and understanding the past

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Patricia Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia1moore/
Carrie de Silva: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-de-silva-61017916/

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

RICS Podcast Page

https://www.rics.org/podcast/

Kieran Halliwell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

Twin crises: climate change and biodiversity decline with Francesca Fowler-Walsh MRICS, Maddi Naish MRICS and Carolien Samson #128

Episode 128

Monday, May 20, 2024 • Duration 50:00

The strides towards net zero emissions are essential in urban and rural areas alike, and it’s vital to consider what can be done within natural capital as well as the built environment to encourage climate-positive change.

Discussing these key issues in this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast, Francesca Fowler-Walsh MRICS (Chair, RICS Matrics Lancashire) is this week joined by Maddi Naish MICS (Estate Manager, National Trust) and Carolien Samson (Head of Sustainable Banking, Oxbury Bank).

They share their perspectives on the demand for financing resilience projects, pressures on farmers to reduce their carbon footprint, and the importance of attracting young people into the profession to have a tangible impact on the environment.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

The growing influence of natural capital
Surveyors’ roles with the National Trust
How farming and agriculture poses a very tangible industry in which to make impact
Increasing focus and pressure on farmers to reduce their carbon footprint
How we can better attract the next generation of surveyors through their potential impact

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/

Maddi Naish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddi-naish-95471169/

Carolien Samson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolien-samson-04242125/

Francesca Fowler-Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-fowler-walsh/

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

Witness Box to Bench: Perspectives on Expert Witness Evidence with Rajbinder Sohal, Faye Allen FRICS and Leonora Riesenburg #127

Episode 127

Monday, May 13, 2024 • Duration 45:10

The role of an expert witness is key to any court and tribunal, and this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast is essential preparation for those considering the span of their expertise.

Joining Rajbinder Sohal are Leonora Riesenburg, a Chartered Arbitrator/Mediator Trainer in ADR, and Faye Allen FRICS, Director at J.S. Held LLC - they discuss the importance of advising only within your area of expertise, and the need for open communication between experts and stakeholders.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

Potential consequences of surveyors straying outside of their area of expertise
How to identify the areas to which you should stick
Ethical considerations that experts should think about when accepting instructions
How expert witnesses should mitigate inbuilt biases

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Leonora Riesenburg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonora-riesenburg-61182846/
Faye Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayeallen/

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

RICS Podcast Page

https://www.rics.org/podcast/

Kieran Halliwell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

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