When we carry out any kind of RICS building survey, we do so as a full member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
RICS stands for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and is a professional body that represents and regulates the property industry in the UK and globally.
The institute was founded in London in 1868, since then RICS has grown to become a leading international organization with over 130,000 members in more than 120 countries.
Who are RICS?
RICS is an independent professional organization that promotes and enforces the highest standards of professional competence and ethical behaviour among its many members.
The mission of RICS is to ensure that the property industry operates at the highest levels of transparency, professionalism and integrity.
RICS members work in various areas of the property industry, including land, property, construction, and infrastructure.
They include chartered surveyors, building surveyors, quantity surveyors, project managers and property managers, among others
RICS members have a wide range of skills and expertise, which allows them to provide a comprehensive range of RICS building survey services to clients.
The core values of RICS are integrity, professionalism, and sustainability. RICS strives to uphold these values in everything they do. This includes providing guidance and advice to their members, setting and enforcing standards, and promoting the highest levels of professionalism in the property industry.
One of the key ways in which RICS operates is by setting standards for its members. These standards cover a range of areas, including ethics, professional conduct, and technical competence. RICS building survey standards are designed to promote best practice and ensure that members operate at the highest levels of professionalism. RICS also provides training and continuing professional development opportunities to its members to help them stay up-to-date with the latest developments in their field.
RICS also operates a disciplinary and complaints process to ensure that its members adhere to its standards.
Members who are found to have breached RICS standards may be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion from the organization.
This process helps to maintain the integrity and reputation of RICS and the property industry as a whole.
Another important aspect of RICS is its role in promoting sustainability in the property industry.
RICS believes that sustainability is a key consideration in all aspects of the property industry, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. RICS works to promote sustainable practices among its members and encourages the adoption of sustainable building design, construction, and maintenance practices. In addition to setting standards and promoting sustainability, RICS also provides a range of services to its members and the wider property industry. This includes research and analysis, guidance and advice, and networking opportunities.
RICS also operates a range of professional groups and special interest groups that allow members to connect with others in their field and share knowledge and expertise.
Overall, RICS is a vital organization that plays a crucial role in promoting professionalism, integrity, and sustainability in the property industry.
Its members are highly trained and skilled professionals who provide a range of services to clients. RICS sets and enforces high standards of professional conduct and competence, ensuring that its members operate at the highest levels of professionalism.
RICS also promotes sustainability in the property industry and provides a range of services to its members and the wider property industry.
Carters has been a RICS member for a number of years so you can be confident we have all the necessary training, skills, and expertise to provide you with high-quality services. We are also 100% committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and sustainability.
