Reports and research

The future of real estate valuations: The impact of ESG

How can we truly embed ESG requirements into real estate valuations? Written by experts from the RICS Europe Leaders’ Forum, this paper and its accompanying data list examine the current legislative situation and market drivers around ESG and valuation in Europe.

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The power of data and technology for quantity surveyors and cost managers

The construction industry has been encountering considerable uncertainty due to the economic downturn and the growing complexity resulting from demand-side pressures, especially the calls to address decarbonisation urgently.

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Digital twins from design to handover of constructed assets

Digital twins are used in sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, aerospace, defence, natural resources, energy, utilities, and the...

Macroeconomic crises and housing

Despite two periods of economic downturn over the last two decades - the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic - housing prices in Euro..

The Superstar Cities of Africa

Sustainability Report 2021

In any given year, the construction, operation and decommissioning of buildings will be responsible for roughly 40% of total global greenhouse gas emi

Opinion survey indicators – what can they tell us?

Sentiment indicators, such as the RICS GCPM, play an important role in the analysis of real estate markets. We present independent statistical analysis corroborating their role as early trend indicators and/or as proxy indicators.

Bridging the Gap: Private investment in future infrastructure provision

This research enhances understanding of the infrastructure investment landscape in six countries: Canada, China, India, Singapore, the UK and the US.