The RICS Podcast

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Jun 2026

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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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June 15, 2026Episode 24438 min

Member Profile: Thomas Haithwaite MRICS and Infrastructure in Peru #244

One of the widest-reaching impacts that can be seen from surveyors’ work is the sustainable growth of global infrastructure.In this episode of the RICS podcast, host Kieran Halliwell is joined by Tom Haithwaite, a surveyor whose work is transforming public infrastructure in Peru. Tom shares his experiences navigating cultural differences, implementing sustainable solutions, and the lasting impact that well-executed public projects can have on society. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The complexities and challenges of developing public infrastructure, particularly healthcare facilities, in PeruThe importance of early stakeholder engagement and understanding local needs to ensure successful project outcomesBalancing cost efficiency, functionality, and user experience in public sector construction projectsIntegrating sustainable technologies and practices despite budgetary and operational constraintsThe value of international experience and transferable skills in driving impactful change in other nationsThomas Haithwaite MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-h-b4542961/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/RICS Podcast Pagehttps://www.rics.org/podcast/Kieran Halliwellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

June 8, 2026Episode 24346 min

Dear Diary: What Should Be Included For Your APC with Steve Joel-Dicks FRICS, Alicia Styring MRICS and Adam Quinn #243

From the very start of enrollment to the APC, your APC Diary becomes one of the most vital tools in helping you document your progression. So what should the diary look like by the time you’re ready for assessment?In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Adam Quinn speaks with APC assessors Steve Joel-Dicks FRICS, and Alicia Styring MRICS, to share what makes a good APC Diary, what shows maturity and progressions, and some common pitfalls to avoid.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The importance of maintaining a consistent and detailed APC diary to support professional development and assessment readinessBest practices for diary entries, including context and justification for competency selectionCommon mistakes candidates make, such as misclassifying experiences and neglecting to refer to the pathway guideThe value of tracking growth and progression through diary entries, and using visual tools to identify gaps in experienceThe role of ownership and responsibility in the APC processSteve Joel-Dicks FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-joel-dicks-mapm-frics-1a65b713/?originalSubdomain=ukAlicia Styring MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-styring-mrics-494aa412a/Adam Quinnhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-quinn-395938265/?originalSubdomain=ukRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/RICS Podcast Pagehttps://www.rics.org/podcast/Kieran Halliwellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

June 1, 2026Episode 24220 min

What Federated Data Means for the Future of Surveying with James Garner FRICS and Ashley Stewart-Noble #242

Across the built environment, traditional centralised approaches to data management are being challenged by increasingly complex project teams, diverse data sources, and rising regulatory expectations around governance, transparency and accountability.In this episode of the RICS Podcast, Ashley Stewart‑Noble is joined by James Garner FRICS, Head of AI and Data at Gleeds, to demystify federated data and explore what it means for surveyors accessing and interrogating information across multiple systems, teams and organisations, without the need to copy or move a single file.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:What federated data is, and what its use really means for surveyors Why rapidly growing project data and tighter governance is moving federated data up the agenda at this point in timeThe difference between federated analytics and federated learningWhat surveying can learn from other sectors’ use of dataWhy professional judgement, AI literacy and audit trails are essential to trustworthy use of federated dataJames Garner FRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgarner1976/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/RICS Podcast Pagehttps://www.rics.org/podcast/Kieran Halliwellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

May 25, 2026Episode 24119 min

How Surveyors Shape Public Life with Lynda Rawsthorne FRICS #241

Recorded live at UKREiiF in Leeds, this week’s special episode of The RICS podcast features Lynda Rawsthorne FRICS, UK Government Head of Property Profession and RICS Governing Council member, to explore how surveying underpins the delivery of critical public assets.Against a context of public spending scrutiny, rapid advances in AI & technology, and a growing skills gap, Lynda joins host Harry Chafer to examine the real social value created by surveyors.They touch on, the evolving competency needs of the profession, and the RICS’s pivotal role for inspiring the next generation of professionals in the built and natural environment.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:How Lynda has built a varied civil service career and why purpose keeps her in the public sectorThe tangible social impact of work within the built environment What public scrutiny, gateway reviews and evolving net-zero standards mean for programmes like HS2 and other major buildsThe future of surveying: skills, AI and the talent pipelineLynda Rawsthorne FRICS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynda-rawsthorne-bsc-ma-frics-fapm-fciob-fiwfm-chpp-98751919/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/RICS Podcast Pagehttps://www.rics.org/podcast/Kieran Halliwellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

May 18, 2026Episode 24044 min

Career Transitions: Becoming a Surveyor Later in Your Career with Lisa Cowie MRICS #240

Surveying careers do not always follow a linear path from school to university and into chartered practice - no two pathways are the same. In this week’s episode of The RICS Podcast, host Kieran Halliwell speaks with Lisa Cowie MRICS, Associate Director at FG Burnett, about her journey into commercial property via a non-traditional route. Their conversation explores how life experience, transferable skills and alternative pathways such as AssocRICS, apprenticeships and part-time study can support entry into the profession at any stage in life, contributing to a more diverse and resilient surveying workforce.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Lisa’s unconventional career journey to becoming an Associate Director and MRICS commercial surveyorTransferable skills and non-traditional routes into the industryBalancing study, work and family life while pursuing professional qualificationsTackling skills shortages and widening access across surveyingHow supportive employers, mentors and creative initiatives can raise awareness and attract more diverse talent into the built environmentLisa Cowiehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-cowie-a417b3372/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/RICS Podcast Pagehttps://www.rics.org/podcast/Kieran Halliwellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

May 11, 2026Episode 23946 min

Closing the Gender Pay Gap in Real Estate with Maria Wiedner MRICS, Manuela Galetto & Fuk Ying Tse #239

Despite sustained efforts to promote equality, the gender pay gap remains a persistent feature of the real estate and construction sectors, and headline figures alone rarely convey the full picture.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, host Maria Wiedner MRICS is joined by Dr. Manuela Galetto and Dr. Fuk Ying Tse, as we step behind the statistics to ask what’s really driving the differences in pay between men and women across the sector and how bonus culture, billable hours, and undervalued “glue work” all shape outcomes. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:How real estate compares on gender pay vs other sectors and the national averageComplexity and limitations of gender pay gap data, and what can disproportionately swing the figuresThe fundamental differences between the gender pay gap vs unequal pay Company responses and interventions to gender pay gap reporting figuresValuing women’s work and “glue work” in the age of AIMaria Wiedner MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mariawiedner/Fuk Ying Tsehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fuk-ying-tse-133112126/Manuela Galettohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/manuela-galetto-b9bb64242/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/RICS Podcast Pagehttps://www.rics.org/podcast/Kieran Halliwellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

May 4, 2026Episode 23844 min

Surveyors Leading SMEs: Resilience, Growth, and Influence with Jennifer Hobart MRICS, Dominic Doig FRICS, Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS and Sean Pearson AssocRICS #238

Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are an essential part of the built environment, providing opportunities for young professionals to enter the industry.In this episode of The RICS Podcast, industry leaders from the surveying and built environment sector share candid insights into the realities of running and growing small to medium enterprises (SMEs).Jennifer Hobart MRICS is joined by Dominic Doig FRICS, Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS and Sean Pearson AssocRICS to share how SMEs are adopting new technologies, balancing growth with quality, and innovating within the industry.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The unique challenges and opportunities of running and growing an SME in the built environment sectorLeadership, management skills, and effective delegation for sustainable business successAdopting new technologies to improve efficiency and remain competitiveSector-wide talent shortages and the role of SMEs in providing diverse training and career opportunitiesStrong, long-term client relationships and maintaining high service quality in a competitive marketDominic Doig FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-doig-a2b72b19/Jennifer Hobart MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hobart-mrics-b6954552/Zaman Sheikh AssocRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zaman-sheikh/Sean Pearson AssocRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-pearson-65241442/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/RICS Podcast Pagehttps://www.rics.org/podcast/Kieran Halliwellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

April 27, 2026Episode 23751 min

Understanding Transfer Slab Risks in Modern Building with Gary Strong FRICS, Patrick Hayes FIStructE, Trevor Rushton FRICS and Nick Knight MRICS #237

Reinforced concrete transfer slabs have become a frontline building safety concern, particularly in medium and high-rise mixed-use and residential schemes. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, host Gary Strong FRICS is joined by Patrick Hayes, Trevor Rushton FRICS and Nick Knight MRICS to unpack the emerging risks around reinforced concrete transfer slabs. They explore what transfer slabs are, why they have become a critical building safety concern in the UK, and how issues such as punching shear, historic design practices, and incomplete records affect today’s risk profile.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:What reinforced concrete transfer slabs are, where they are typically found, and why they’ve emerged as a building safety issueHow punching shear and concentrated loads create risks not fully covered by historic codes and standard design practiceThe roles and responsibilities of those responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing transfer slabsPractical approaches to assessment and mitigation of risk around transfer slabsGary Strong FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-strong-bsc-hons-frics-fciarb-c-builde-fcabe-fcila-b52667b/Patrick Hayes FIStructEhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-hayes-b23b5778/Trevor Rushton FRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-rushton-15348222/Nick Knight MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-knight-77277064/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/RICS Podcast Pagehttps://www.rics.org/podcast/Kieran Halliwellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

April 20, 2026Episode 23649 min

From the archive: Rethinking Embodied Carbon as an Asset with James Fiske, Betsy Brady MRICS and Ioana Orzea #236

The MIPIM Challengers initiative creates space for the next generation of professionals to share fresh ideas and new perspectives, and this year’s winners include Betsy Brady and Ioana Orzea.Betsy & Ioana join James Fiske on this episode of The RICS Podcast to share their approach to rethinking embodied carbon as an asset, how we can educate others on driving sustainability in real estate, and young professionals’ drive to decarbonise the built environment.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Treating embodied carbon not as a one-time cost, but as a resource to be managed and amortised over a building's lifecycleThe MIPIM Challengers showcasing how younger professionals are driving creative solutions to decarbonise the built environmentThe importance of measuring and tracking carbon emissions throughout a building's entire lifecycleUpskilling professionals by developing consistent carbon pricing methodologies and creating career paths focused on carbon managementStrategies for measuring, reducing, and accounting for embodied carbonThis episode was first released on 14 April 2025.James Fiskehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/james-fiske-bcis/Betsy Bradyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-brady-853348148/Ioana Orzeahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ioana-orzea-60637813a/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/RICS Podcast Pagehttps://www.rics.org/podcast/Kieran Halliwellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

March 30, 2026Episode 23541 min

From the archive: George Clarke HonRICS in conversation with Emma Martin MRICS and Ayo Ajayi MRICS #235

George Clarke HonRICS is an architect, television presenter, campaigner and educator whose position allows him to bridge gaps between the built environment and those less acquainted with the construction industry.In this episode of The RICS Podcast (originally broadcast in December 2024), George joins Emma Martin MRICS and Ayo Ajayi MRICS as they discuss his passion for construction, the industry’s image, the value of work experience and how to make progress with diversity in construction.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:George’s influences to get involved with constructionThe impact of media on public perception of construction and the built environmentWhat it means to work in the public interestGeorge’s passionate campaigning for social housingHow evolving technology impacts the work of built environment professionalsGeorge Clarkehttps://georgeclarke.com/Ayo Ajayihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ayo-ajayi-7356376a/Emma Martinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-martin-arcadis/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/RICS Podcast Pagehttps://www.rics.org/podcast/Kieran Halliwellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/