RICS General, Latest News & Changes Flashcards
Why do you want to join the RICS?
- To be regarded as working to the highest industry standards
- To be regarded as a professional and well respected in my field
- Technical resources to support my profession and enhance my future development
What is Modus?
- External comms produced by the RICS on global matters across the RICS professions.
- Used to be a magazine, now all digital.
What is the Royal Charter and when was it granted?
- To maintain and promote the usefulness of the profession for the public advantage
- 1881
What is Matrics?
• A facility for young RICS members or students to share and collaborate. For new members entering the profession
What is RICS Insights?
• Collaboration tool, through yammer for your chosen pathway.
What is AssocRICS?
• An associate member includes work-based experience. Seen as a steppingstone to MRICS status.
Why didn’t you go for AssocRICS?
I prioritised my university studies, and once I became eligible my goal was to become MRICS.
What is the red book?
RICS Valuation Global Standards
What is the role of the RICS?
- Regulate and promote the profession
- Maintain the highest educational and professional standards
- Protect clients and consumers through strict code of conduct and standards
- Provide impartial, advice, analysis and guidance.
What was the Carseberg Report 2005?
• Thorough internal and external view of the regulation of RICS.
How many RICS members are there worldwide?
• 130,000
How many pathways are there in the RICS?
• 22
What is the purpose of the Royal Charter?
• “Promote the usefulness of the profession for the public advantage in the UK and other parts of the world”
What is the RICS Address?
• Great Gorge Street, Parliament Square.
How many countries does it operate in?
• over 140
When was the RICS Formed?
• 1868
When did it gain royal charter?
• 1881
Who founded the RICS?
• John Clutton
What are the headings of the RICS website?
- News & insights
- Upholding Professional standards
- Training and events
- Surveying profession
- Products and services
How much are RICS fees?
- Annual fee - £354 first two years
* 539 for annual fee (MRICS)
Who is the president of RICS?
Clement Lau
Who is the CEO of RICS?
Richard Collins (interim CEO)
What is the governance structure of the RICS?
- Privy Council
- Governing Council
Standards & regulations board, Management Board & Audit Committee.
What are RICS standing orders?
- Updated Oct 21
* Governance processes and procedures
What has the RICS done recently with regards to net zero?
The RICS has joined a coalition of built environment bodies to developing a consistent approach to verifying buildings as net zero.
