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Question 1

How many RICS members are there?

Answer 1

Over 140,000 qualified and trainee professionals

Question 2

What is the RICS?

Answer 2

A global professional body promoting the highest international standards. The RICS is the leading organisation of property professionals in the world.

Question 3

Who is the current RICS President?

Answer 3

Chris Brooke FRICS - Born in the United Kingdom

Question 4

When was the RICS founded?

Answer 4

1868 as The Institution of Surveyors, however history can be traced back to 1792.

Question 5

What is the Royal Charter?

Answer 5

Awarded by Queen Victoria in 1881 to maintain and promote the usefulness of the profession for the public advantage.

Question 6

Where is the RICS head Quarters?

Answer 6

Great George Street, Parliament Square, London

Question 7

How many countries does the RICS operate in?

Answer 7

146

Question 8

What do you think about the RICS?

Answer 8

. I think the RICS plays a key role in maintaining and promoting professional standards.
. I also think it provides an invaluable service to both clients and members.

Question 9

How many professional groups are there within the RICS?

Answer 9

17

Question 10

Can you name some of the professional groups?

Answer 10

. Quantity Surveying
. Building Surveying
. Project Management
. Rural
. Planning and Development
. Facilities Management

Question 11

What is the RICS Matrics?

Answer 11

. A division of the RICS dedicated to student surveyor training.
. Produces a network of charity and networking events.
. Promotes seminars and lectures.

Question 12

How many levels of RICS Membership are there?

Answer 12

4 - Trainee, Associate, Member and Fellow

Question 13

how fo you become a fellow?

Answer 13

. Significant contribution to the profession
. Achievements reflect the principles of the fellowship
. Must achieve 4 of the 12 characteristics

Question 14

What is Lionheart?

Answer 14

An independent charity run by RICS professionals for RICS professionals.

Question 15

How will becoming MRICS benefit you?

Answer 15

. International recognition
. Quality assurance to my clients
. Access to information and training resources
. Competitive advantage
. A known level of professional standards

Question 16

What is the Black Book?

Answer 16

. A suite of guidance notes that define good technical standards.

Question 17

Can you name some of the black books?

Answer 17

. Life Cycle Costing
. Interim Valuations and Payment
. Conflict avoidance and dispute resolution in construction