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Proud to support #WomensHistoryMonth
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We discussed the world of #surveying careers today with vlogger @evebennettx . We'll share more on this exciting #LoveSurveying project soon.
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@nj_lloyd Yes. #WomensHistoryMonth includes ALL women.
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March is #WomensHistoryMonth - a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society. This month we will be highlighting women’s contributions to the #surveying profession, discussing the challenges women still face and invite you to share your experiences.
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Our overall Restoration of the Year is... @CardiganCastle . Well done to all involved! #GreatBritishBuildings
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Please join us in thanking @amanda_clack for all that she has done for #RICS and our members in the past year as President #LoveSurveying
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The #RICS HQ made from #LEGO by @brickthis is on display at our 150th Year Exhibition #London from tomorrow, can anyone guess how many bricks were used? Answer to follow #RICS150
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Kathleen Fontana FRICS – has been inaugurated as RICS President 2020-2021. She is the Managing Director, Critical Infrastructure and Projects MITIE PLC. Kathleen is active in driving engagement and inspiring change on property technology and diversity.
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Let's Congratulate our APC newly qualified Surveyors to the Profession🥂🎉🥳🎖 We look forward to your Positive contribution to the profession & wish you a fruitful Surveying Career ahead. #Lovesurveying #Futureoftheprofession
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We're flying the rainbow flag in support of all LGBT built environment professionals. #Pride2017 #LoveHappensHere
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Congratulations to @kathf48 FRICS, Managing Director @ISSTechServices for being elected today as #RICS Senior Vice President, she will take office this November.
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The winner of the 2018 David Bucknall award, for an outstanding contribution to the QS profession, is @amanda_clack . Watch her acceptance speech here:
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We're pleased to announce that RICS professionals can now access CPD resources online for free. We're also offering free access to our online knowledge hub, isurv. Explore the content available now. UK 👉 Rest of the world 👉
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We talked careers today with YouTube star @OMGitsAliA and talented surveying apprentices. More on this exciting project soon. #LoveSurveying
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Young Surveyor of the Year 2018 is Laura Collins @rlb_uk . A truly inspirational and aspirational young surveyor. A fantastic example of what can be achieved in a short space of time with motivation, desire and determination. #YSOYA #RICSMatrics
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"It's been an incredible period of my life and a real honour" @amanda_clack reflects on her term in office #RICS
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Congratulations to all the graduating MRICS today. Welcome to the profession 🙌 #lovesurveying #celebr8surveyors
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We're very excited to have Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, visiting #RICS headquarters on Tuesday 20 November to mark our 150th anniversary. We will be live-streaming the visit. #RICS150
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Our iconic HQ on Parliament Square, #London – built in 1899 - has been recreated out of #Lego in recognition of our 150th anniversary this year #RICS150
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Today RICS welcomes a new group of chartered surveyors. At the graduation ceremony in London, RICS President-Elect @timneal13 said "The MRICS designation signifies the highest level of professionalism in land, construction and property management." #RICSfutures #LoveSurveying
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As part of our commitment to promoting diversity within the profession once more RICS is sponsoring the Women of the Future Awards, in the Real Estate, Infrastructure and Construction category. #WOF2018
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RICS congratulates its professionals recognised with Royal Honours this weekend, including our first female President Louise Brooke-Smith, @LbsLouise
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The Queen @RoyalFamily visited #RICS London headquarters today, as part of the our 150th year anniversary celebrations, meeting the future of the profession and viewing new industry technology.
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Former RICS President @amanda_clack greets Her Majesty The Queen @RoyalFamily with @charlesworthg and young surveyors #RICS150
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Her Majesty The Queen @RoyalFamily closes the RICS time capsule with @JohnHughesTO #RICS150
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We express our deepest sadness at the death of our Patron Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Read our message:
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Attracting more female talent into the industry makes both ethical and business sense, so why is it taking so long? #WBEF #Diversity @amanda_clack @bryonyday
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Thank you to @KensingtonRoyal @angellicabell and all those who attended the launch of our #Pledge150 campaign to help end youth homelessness @LandAid we raised over £127,000 together
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Wow! Congratulations to colleagues at @ICE_engineers on their record-breaking LEGO suspension bridge: #engineering
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We're looking forward to welcoming Her Majesty The Queen @RoyalFamily to #RICS HQ this morning, you can watch live via our website at 11.30am GMT #RICS150
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The work of #RICS professionals is hugely varied. Watch this video to see how their work shapes our world.
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. @HRP_palaces staff worked for ten years to re-establish Base Court, Hampton Court Palace. #GreatBritishBuildings #RestorationoftheYear
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Infographic | #RICS professionals are experts in land, property, construction and infrastructure. #LoveSurveying
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🎁 Happy holidays from RICS!
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Good luck to all those expecting #ALevelResults today. Could a career in surveying be for you? #LoveSurveying
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Our iconic HQ on Parliament Square, #London – built in 1899 - has been recreated out of #Lego in recognition of our 150th anniversary this year #RICS150
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'Surveyors, ah you guys are absolutely key' #patronslunch @thepatronslunch @KensingtonRoyal
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Congratulations to all of the new RICS professions who graduated today. Welcome to the profession. #RICSfutures #LoveSurveying
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Following a security incident in Westminster, RICS HQ building will be closed until further notice. All staff and members visiting are safe.
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🔈 Introducing our new Presidential Team for 2019/20: 🎊 President Tim Neal 🎊 President-elect Kath Fontana 🎊 Senior Vice-President Clement Lau
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Sustainability | This bamboo building can withstand earthquakes and boasts a zero-carbon footprint.
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Today, we launch Pledge150, a campaign with @LandAid to raise £2.25m to help end youth homelessness in the UK
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International Women's Day | If you’re a female #surveyor – or an employer with #female talent – join our campaign and make yourself more visible. Share your success, a colleagues success, or let us know what you're working on. #LoveSurveying #IWD
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Her Majesty The Queen @RoyalFamily engages with @ArupUKIMEA discussing their projects including @HS2ltd #RICS150
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The winner of #Apprentice of the Year at the Young Surveyor of the Year Awards is… Kimberly Hepburn #YSOYA
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The winner of the Quantity Surveyor of the Year award sponsored by @WatesGroup is… Zoe King #YSOYA
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Congratulations to all of our new professionals who graduated today. #RICSfutures #LoveSurveying
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Today we are welcoming a new group of RICS members to the profession. Kath Fontana, RICS Senior Vice President said: "Qualifying with RICS as a Chartered Surveyor is one of the most rewarding moments of our careers."
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Chris Brooke, FRICS has been inaugurated as RICS' President 2018-2019. He is the co-founder of Brooke Husband Ltd, based in Hong Kong. During his term, Chris will promote the work of RICS professionals, focus on the future and speak out on the key issues of the day #RICS150
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Wishing all our RICS members, friends and colleagues the very best for 2020 🥳
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This afternoon we welcomed more newly-qualified professionals into #RICS and a career in surveying. Well done everybody! #LoveSurveying
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RICS members and stakeholders are gathered in our London office this evening to celebrate the inauguration of Ann Gray FRICS. Ann will set out her vision for her Presidential term and the RICS transformation programme.
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A group of female RICS professionals have joined forces to front a new virtual summit known as the Surveying Sisterhood. One of their opening conversations addressed the urgent need for #PPE that fits female professionals in the construction industry.
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London Pride | RICS is proud to be joining the #Pride celebrations this month. Our rainbow flag is now flying outside our Parliament Square HQ. During this year’s Pride celebrations, we also asked our industry professionals what Pride means to them.
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Fire Safety | RICS has joined more than 30 organisations from around the world to develop landmark industry standards to address #FireSafety in buildings.
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The Master's House, Ledbury, dates back to 1487. The restoration project saved it, producing a local 'hidden gem'. #GreatBritishBuildings
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An update around #COVID19 . We are pleased to announce that we will be making a range of digital resources available without charge. We recognise that we are all in this together. Visit our profile on Wednesday for resource links. Coronavirus support:
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Modular and off-site #construction is finally beginning to grab the industry’s interest. Could it revolutionise #housebuilding ? #WBEF
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Today, on #IWD2017 , President @amanda_clack comments on the need to build a more gender diverse profession.
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It’s fantastic to see such a healthy mix of male and female nominees have made our Young Surveyor of the Year shortlist. All entrants are judged anonymously, so our judges remain impartial to gender when selecting the shortlist: #YSOYA #Diversity
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To kick off the month, we’re welcoming all in the profession to come together on #InternationalWomensDay for an online event of celebration, reflection and paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future. Join us on 8 March:
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Women make up less than 30% of the construction sector workforce. Three (female) RICS presidents share their ideas on how to make it a more attractive career path - read now in #RICSModus :
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Well done to Laura Collins @rlb_uk , winner of #YSOYA Quantity Surveying and Construction category. "Laura is so well respected that clients specifically ask for her on projects worldwide." #RICSMatrics
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How are technological developments going to change the surveying profession. Join us at t Digital Built Environment Conference 2018 to discuss the future of the profession. #Proptech
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Attracting more female talent into the industry makes both ethical and business sense, so why is it taking so long? #WBEF #Diversity @amanda_clack @bryonyday
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What does a quantity surveyor do, and when might I need one?
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#PrideInTheProfession | @amanda_clack : Former president of RICS and winner of the Woman of the Year award 2015. In 2018 Amanda received the David Bucknall Award for an Outstanding Contribution to the Quantity Surveying Profession. #RICS150
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Shaping the World, Building the Future: we've opened an exhibition to celebrate our 150th anniversary #RICS150 and the significant contribution the #surveying profession has made to the built environment. Find out more:
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We wish our patron, Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II, many happy returns on her 90th birthday. #Queenat90 #RICS
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Meet a handful of the women from behind the scenes here at RICS. This #InternationalWomensDay , we're supporting #eachforequal & celebrating the value that our female members around the world bring to the organisation. #IWD20
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The Duke of Cambridge @KensingtonRoyal : It's a privilege to launch this #Pledge150 campaign to end youth homelessness.
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International Women's Day | Join the conversation and celebrate your top career achievements on #IWD2019 #LoveSurveying
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Calling female A-level talent – our industry needs you. #LoveSurveying #ALevels
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We are delighted to announce we have won the 'BEST NEW ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE/EVENT 2019' at🥇the Association Excellence Awards! #AEA19
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The winner of the Project Manager of the Year award here at Young Surveyor of the Year is… Eve Mallon @fgouldconnect #YSOYA
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Her Majesty The Queen @RoyalFamily meets @misskimhepburn Apprentice Of The Year 2017 #RICS150
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Who saw #RICSHQ , #London on @MasterChefUK ? On this episode the chefs were celebrating 100 years since women got the vote #RICS #MasterChef
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Tech | The world's first #3Dprinted pedestrian bridge has been built in Spain. via @IAAC #3Dprinting
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Land, property, construction and infrastructure. Help us shout about all that #surveyors do. #LoveSurveying
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Play your part in celebrating 150 years of RICS. Cities for our Future is your chance to change the world and win £50,000. Pride in the Profession showcases the significant and positive impact surveyors have made to society. #RICS150
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Nostalgia | Our HQ building, nearby that of @ICE_engineers , remains largely unchanged from these archive images. #LondonHistoryDay #RICS150
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We're delighted to announce @Tesla co-founder and #CTO JB Straubel will deliver the opening keynote at the World Built Environment Forum Summit. Straubel will highlight the role of innovative #technology in creating #disruptive business models #WBEF
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Column | President @amanda_clack on the need to attract a range of professionals into surveying. #RICSmodus
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Young surveyors are on the rise, as more female surveyors are being recognised for their talent. #YSOYA
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Good luck to everyone receiving #GCSEresults today. Could a surveying career be for you? #ChangingHorizons
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Imagine being able to step into a building before it has been built. The inaugural RICS Digital Built Environment will explore how virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality devices mean this is now a reality. #RICStech
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A group of female #RICS professionals and role models in the industry have joined forces to front a new virtual summit.
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RICS is delighted to announce that Tina Paillet has been elected as the next RICS Senior Vice President. Find out more:
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News | We are sad to learn of the passing of Ken Wilkinson, WWII Spitfire pilot and RICS professional.
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The winner of the prestigious Young Surveyor of the Year award is… Jonathan Manns @TysonCooperLtd @santanderuk #YSOYA
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Why did @bryonyday put herself forward for @womenoffuture Awards? What advice does she have for other professionals?
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Following his 12-months in office, past President Timothy Neal FRICS has passed over the honour and responsibility to new President, Kathleen Fontana FRICS.
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👏 Congratulations to Llwyn Celyn, Abergavenny, winner of the Building Conservation category Judges commended the outstanding quality of craftsmanship and its sensitivity, using local contractors and materials. @LandmarkTrust @InsallArch #RICSawards
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Tech | This prefab building can be transported anywhere and builds itself in just eight minutes.
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TV | Less than a week to go until @Channel4 's #RestorationOfTheYear , featuring inspiring #RICS projects.
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Set on a role in the built environment? Our university careers guide could be just what you need. #LoveSurveying
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The winner of the Building Surveying award is… Chris Payne @Imfuna #YSOYA
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