RICS – why professionalism and policy count James Kavanagh – Director Land Group Corporate Professional Local March RICS Professionalism Careers Policy Marine and Coastal Access Bill 2008

RICS – why professionalism and policy count Corporate Professional Local March “For the benefit of the public at large the Institution’s mission is to be the publicly recognised authority on all aspects of surveying and the ownership, occupation, development and management of property in the United Kingdom and to expand its recognition world-wide.”

RICS – why professionalism and policy count Corporate Professional Local March Regulation of the profession Bye-laws, ethics, Insurance, CPD setting standards – public, client, member promotion of the profession providing advice representation to Government International remit

RICS – why professionalism counts Corporate Professional Local March 2010 Faculties and Forums It is our view that by applying the following set of standards, in their professional and personal life, members would meet the high standards of behaviour expected of them. Act honourably Act with integrity Be open and transparent in your dealings Be accountable for all your actions Know and act within your limitations Be objective at all times Always treat others with respect Set a good example Have the courage to make a stand Comply with relevant laws and regulations Avoid conflicts of interest Respect confidentiality

RICS – why professionalism counts Corporate Professional Local March 2010 Faculties and Forums Observe Code of Professional Conduct, bye laws Continuing Professional Development LLL Professional Indemnity Insurance Ethics Best practice, practice notes and guidance Assessment of Professional Competence

RICS – why professionalism counts Corporate Professional Local March 2010 Faculties and Forums

RICS – why professionalism counts Corporate Professional Local March 2010 Faculties and Forums Setting standards

RICS – why professionalism and policy count Corporate Professional Local March Promotion of the profession

RICS – why professionalism and policy count Policy and Government Corporate Professional Local March 2010 Faculties and Forums RICS Policy Unit, economics unit Marine Bill, Coastal Access Ordnance Survey InSpire Energy Review Land Registry Location Strategy EU Directives – Services (DG Markt) RICS Stepping into Europe, CLGE Global Issues – Climate Change, sustainability, energy, United Nations, World Bank (land tenure, disasters, UNHCR)

 Land use  Tourism  Oil &Gas  Coastal Defence  Ports & Navigation  Military Activities  Culture  Conservation  Dredging & Disposal  Submarine Cables  Fishing  Renewable Energy  Marine Recreation  Mineral Extraction  Mariculture Source: ABPMer Economic activity in the Irish Sea and coastal hinterland

RICS – why professionalism counts Policy and Government Corporate Professional Local March European Union Market for GIS is valued at 1,276 million euros. This industry is expecting a compound annual growth rate of 10.7% per annum between now and 2010 – Frost and Sullivan In the UK, Ordnance Survey (OS) data adds value (gross value added – GVA) of up to £150 billion ~220 billion euro to the economy according to (OXERA) The Survey Association in the UK estimates that their 108 commercial member bodies have a combined turnover in excess £100 million (150 million euro)

RICS – why professionalism counts UK survey industry Corporate Professional Local March UK survey industry Salary increases – average 24-28k starting graduate salary, k for 4-6 years experience. Rates of £25 ph are common. RICS salary survey – geomatics now mid table (commercial property top, rural surveyors bottom) Chartered surveyors earn up to 20% more than non-chartered colleagues (and are charged out to clients at a premium) It’s all about how you differentiate yourself

RICS – why professionalism counts Corporate Professional Local March James Kavanagh MRICS C.Geog MCInstCES CEnv Director Land Group (Environment, Geomatics, Minerals &Waste, Planning & Development, Rural) RICS 12 Great George Street, Parliament Square Parliament Square, London SW1P 3AD T: +44(0) F: +44(0) Web: