Surveying is a rich profession with a long-spanning, illustrious history that stretches back to medieval times, and it’s a key area of focus for Professor Carl Chinn MBE.

This special episode of The RICS Podcast delves into the roots of the profession, as Professor Chinn MBE shares with Suki Bell FRICS his findings on how surveying has evolved across generations, and the key figures who’ve influenced the industry as we know it today.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• The historical origins of surveying, tracing back to early medieval land surveys
• The evolution of surveying techniques and tools, notably the use of plane tables and the role of engravers in creating maps
• The professionalisation and diversification of surveying in the 18th and 19th centuries
• The pioneering contributions of female surveyors like Irene Martin and Evelyn Perry

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
https://www.rics.org/uk/
Suki Bell FRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/suki-bell-frics-chair-of-the-rics-lpa-birmingham-44695620/
Professor Carl Chinn MBE
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-carl-chinn-mbe-7577441b4/

Work experience forms a vital part of many aspiring surveyors’ early career, and this episode of The RICS Podcast focuses on how to find, and make the most of, work experience opportunities.

Toby Stewart is a student member of RICS and student at the University of Aberdeen, and he’s joined by RICS candidate Danny Waters, and members Norman Hutchison FRICS and Fiona Stoddard MRICS to discuss the skills that students bring to firms, strategies for seeking placements, and how to balance academic commitments with work obligations.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Where students can find more information on work experience opportunities
• Tips for students preparing for work experience
• Managing a healthy employer-student relationship
• Balancing academic commitments with work experience opportunities

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/
Toby Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobydstewart/
Danny Waters:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannywaterstpi/
Fiona Stoddard MRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-stoddard-393141105/
Norman Hutchison FRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norman-hutchison-a0244219/

Welcome to the 2025 opening episode of The RICS Podcast, where former RICS President Amanda Clack FRICS discusses the aspirations for the coming year with incoming President, Justin Sullivan FRICS.

We hear what Justin hopes to prioritise over the course of his presidency, consider how the profession continues to evolve as it always has, and share how important every member of RICS is in bringing about change.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• RICS' long and distinguished history as a global professional body focused on upholding standards and serving the public interest.
• The evolution of the surveying profession, from its beginnings in 1868 to the diverse specialisations of today
• The importance of RICS' global reach, standards, and ethics in maintaining its position as a leader in the built environment
• Engaging and supporting the next generation of surveyors
• The importance of maintaining trust and professional standards

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
https://www.rics.org/uk/
Justin Sullivan FRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsullivan1/
Amanda Clack FRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-clack-4187471/