Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a premier global professional body for standards and qualifications in land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, RICS sets and enforces international standards, including the Global Valuation Standard (Red Book) and quantity surveying benchmarks, to protect consumers and businesses. The organization independently regulates chartered surveyors and firms globally, ensuring high levels of professional ethics, competence, and conduct across built and natural environments. RICS provides comprehensive professional development packages, accredited training programs, structured continuous professional development (CPD), and industry-leading dispute resolution services. Serving over 130,000 members and candidates across more than 140 countries, RICS offers prestigious professional designations, including Associate (AssocRICS) and Chartered Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS). Through rigorous qualifications, market research, and policy guidance, RICS supports professionals in property valuation, building surveying, project management, and environmental sustainability. Additionally, RICS hosts global conferences, networking events, and venue hosting at Surveyors House in Westminster. The institute promotes sustainable practices, diversity and inclusion, and technology adoption throughout the international real estate and construction sectors.