Challenges facing RICS Flashcards
What are some recent RICS initiatives?
On Sustainability - launching ICMS3
International Building Operation Standard (IBOS)
What is ICMS 3?
International Cost Management Standard
Optimising environmental sustainability in construction
RICS is one of 49 globally prominent organisations (as part of the ICMS coalition) that have developed ICMS 3
Globally consistent method for carbon life cycle reporting and costing across construction projects, from buildings and bridges to ports and offshore structures
What is an example of RICS charitable work?
LionHeart:
An independent charity run by RICS professionals, for RICS professionals via volunteer network
Fund offers confidential advice, info and support to past and present members of organisation who find themselves in difficulty
Aim of LionHeart: to be there for RICS professionals whenever life throws them curve ball, from APC candidates through to retirement
Services include: financial support, health and wellbeing packages, free professional counselling, work-related support and legal advice
Reliant on donations from past and present RICS members