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An investigation into the relationship between land administration and economic development (RICS)
Published June 2013
This research undertaken by the University of Reading’s Henley Business School investigated the relationship between land administration and economic development.
In this research, the national land titling programme of Thailand was studied as a successful example of this process and the surveying settlement programme in Bangladesh was selected as a detailed comparative case study of a village in the Gharinda Union. -
Methodology to calculate embodied carbon (ARCHIVED)
This document has been archived and is available on isurv for information purposes only.
This global guidance note outlines a practical framework for quantity surveyors on how to calculate embodied carbon emissions associated with their projects.
The guidance note supersedes the 2012 RICS information paper Methodology to calculate embodied carbon of materials, 1st edition which was aimed at a UK audience. -
Making more brownfield land available for housing (RICS)
Published March 2015
Using Nottingham as a case study, the research looks at the barriers to housing development on brownfield land. -
Planning tools for strategic management of peri-urban food production (RICS)
Published September 2016
Using Sydney as a case study, this report aims to develop an understanding of what best practice looks for land-use planning on the urban fringe. -
The design, delivery and management of healthy buildings
Published October 2023
Health and well-being are becoming key considerations in built environment design and management for every property professional and discipline. At the same time, it is becoming increasingly challenging for surveyors and other built environment professionals to navigate healthy choices around building design decisions, certifications, products and operations, with new regulations and voluntary standards emerging that require detailed guidance and expertise.
With well-being also forming an important part of ESG, surveyors, funders and developers are keen to understand, enhance and measure the ways in which their property portfolios can support human health.
This paper is intended as an overview document and ‘one stop shop’ of guidance and key considerations, rather than detailed recommendations and actions for each discipline.