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/

In the final of our RICS professional practice updates, Amit Patel MRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Construction at RICS) leads an end of year update with Steven Thompson and Marissa Stenning MRICS (Associate Director, Turner & Townsend alinea), covering insightful topics and initiatives from the sector.

They discuss developments within the RICS and across the surveying sector at large, with a look at what members should be most aware of for the year ahead.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• overview of what the markets are like for construction in the UK and globally
• the workforce pipeline and engaging the next generation
• the private sector playbook
• updates from the UK government and economical changes
  
  

Related episodes:

July 2024 Professional Practice Update for Construction

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rics-professional-practice-update-construction-team-141/id1521536110?i=1000663622084

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3twSG5kYPynrF1gtwPM7Cv?si=3e0696e3e5bf4aad

In the fourth of our RICS professional practice updates, James Kavanagh MRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Land and Natural Resources at RICS) leads an end of year update with Tony Mulhall MRICS and Fiona Mannix, covering insightful topics and initiatives from the sector.

They discuss developments within the RICS and across the surveying sector at large, with a look at what members should be most aware of for the year ahead.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• updates from the governments relating to land, planning and natural resources
• land management for development use
• how RICS develops responses to policy and member collaboration
• reforms to the national planning policy framework, compulsory purchase, embodied carbon and the Peatland Code amongst other things

Related episodes:

July 2024 Professional Practice Update for Land and Natural Resources

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rics-professional-practice-update-land-team-142/id1521536110?i=1000663976557

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ydLZCPUjuDsmnLkz66hEk?si=9b2643d42e33441d

In the third of our RICS professional practice updates, Ben Elder FRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Valuation and Investment at RICS) provides an end of year update with Charles Golding MRICS, Jonathan Fothergill MRICS and Nigel Sellars FRICS covering all the latest news from the sector.

They discuss developments within the RICS and across the valuation sector at large, with a look at what members should be most aware of for the year ahead.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Activities of the Valuation team from the last 6 months of 2024
• The update to the Global Red Book, published on 2nd December 2024 and effective from January 1st 2025
• The Residential Property Valuation for Owner Occupation Standard First Edition consultation and key changes
• Mandatory ESG factors within valuation
  
  

Related episodes

July 2024 Valuation Professional Practice Update

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rics-professional-practice-update-valuation-team-140/id1521536110?i=1000663470660

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tKfaUzlCj2sg5iTxTYLx0?si=6b973b4d79fe425e

In the second of our RICS professional practice updates, Gary Strong FRICS (Head of Professional Practice for Building Surveying and Building Control at RICS) provides an end of year update with Sam Piplica MRICS, covering insightful topics and initiatives from the sector.

They discuss developments within the RICS and across the surveying sector at large, with a look at what members should be most aware of for the year ahead.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• the development of RICS standards and guidance behind the scenes
• liaisons with governments, devolved nations and various stakeholders
• the Grenfell public inquiry report
• resources and content to support member knowledge

This podcast was recorded before the publication of the Written Ministerial Statement on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform. For an update on the proposals please see the RICS Leasehold Reform Hub.

This week on The RICS Podcast, Paul Bagust (Head of Property Practice, RICS) leads an end of year update from the Property Team, covering insightful topics and initiatives from the sector.

Paul is joined by Mairead Carroll, Steve Lees MRICS, and Nigel Sellars FRICS to discuss the pivotal developments within the RICS and across the property sector at large, with a look at what members should be most aware of for the year ahead.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Policy changes in housing
• RICS’ standards development
• Initiatives for gathering RICS member and consumer feedback
• The latest updates to the RICS Global Red Book

Links & references

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

Nigel Sellars: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-sellars-b5882661/

Mairead Carroll: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairead-anne-carroll-3998b078/

Steven Lees: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-lees-b87a996b/

Paul Bagust: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-bagust-b0420520/

Related episodes:

July 2024 Professional Practice Property Update

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rics-professional-practice-update-property-team-139/id1521536110?i=1000662913074

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dzQ0xfP1e2g9doAmOeLOV?si=9aef6ea980884c4a