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Advancing standards in land, property and construction.

RICS is the worlds leading qualification when it comes to professional standards in land, property and construction. In a world where more and more people, governments, banks and commercial organisations demand greater certainty of professional standards and ethics, attaining RICS status is the recognised mark of property professionalism. Over 100 000 property professionals working in the major established and emerging economies of the world have already recognised the importance of securing RICS status by becoming members. RICS is an independent professional body originally established in the UK by Royal Charter. Since 1868, RICS has been committed to setting and upholding the highest standards of excellence and integrity providing impartial, authoritative advice on key issues affecting businesses and society. RICS is a regulator of both its individual members and firms enabling it to maintain the highest standards and providing the basis for unparalleled client confidence in the sector. RICS has a worldwide network. For further information simply contact the relevant RICS office or our Contact Centre. RICS HQ 12 Great George Street Parliament Square London SW1P 3AD United Kingdom Worldwide media enquiries: E pressoffice@rics.org Contact Centre: E contactrics@rics.org T +44 (0)870 333 1600 F +44 (0)20 7334 3811 Europe United Kingdom contactrics@rics.org Rest of Europe ricseurope@rics.org Asia ricsasia@rics.org Africa ricsafrica@rics.org Americas ricsamericas@rics.org Middle East ricsmiddleeast@rics.org Oceania ricsoceania@rics.org India ricsindia@rics.org

WELCOME TO RICS QUANTITY SURVEYING AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL GROUP

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The Quantity Surveying and Construction Professional Group is the home within RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) for professionals who have an interest in the cost and procurement of construction projects.
With a membership in excess of 140 000 spread across 146 countries, RICS sets the professional and educational standards required from its members. However, the Institution is more than just a group of like-minded professionals. Crucially, RICS Royal Charter requires that the Institution always acts impartially and in the public interest. RICS is divided into separate professional groups which are, in turn, split into cluster groups Built Environment, Land and Property. The Built Environment cluster includes the Building Control, Building Surveying, Project Management and Quantity Surveying and Construction Professional Groups.

Each professional group is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the future of the profession and identifying the information needs of its members. The Quantity Surveying and Construction Professional Group has approximately 40,000 members who benefit from:

The ability to lobby and influence

government and other policymakers on the future direction for the profession

Opportunities to promote the profession

through the technical press and national press and media

Access to experienced Professional An internationally respected qualification

that is recognised as the gold standard of professional competence Group Members, a Professional Information team and a Contact Centre that provide impartial advice to both members and the general public

A regular and up to date professional

journal that provides advice and commentary on key issues facing the profession

Access to a network of like-minded

professionals. The Quantity Surveying and Construction Professional Group also sets the standards for entry to the Professional Group by writing the APC Competencies and contributing to the professional assessment of new candidates.

In-depth guidance on a wide variety

of professional topics

Access to a cost effective programme

of training events

A structured training plan for new entrants

into the profession that culminates in an Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), and ultimately chartered status

Full details of all professional group activities can be viewed on our website at www.rics.org

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