RICS Introduction RICS 英国皇家特许测量师 学会 1

RICS – Standards, specifications and regulation James Kavanagh – Director Land Group Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July RICS Professionalism, ethics and regulation Standards & Specifications Professional and technical membership

RICS – Standards, specifications and regulation Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July “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.” professional and technical members worldwide Founded 1867 Headquarters in London, UK Offices across the world Professional and technical (AssocRICS) membership

RICS – Regulation Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July Historical reasons – liberal self regulatory model rather than legislative licensing Code of Ethics – principles based regulatory system Firms – Regulated by RICS Disciplinary system Basics of membership – knowledge, ethics, CPD, Indemnity insurance Adherence to technical and professional standards Recognised by Government and agencies

RICS – ethics and regulation Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July 2010 Faculties and Forums 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 – Standards and specifications Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July Setting standards

RICS – Standards & Specifications Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July Why Extend best practice principles, Ensure compatibility & consistency, Engage with industry, academia, clients and public, client education Create basis of regulation and professional/technical excellence, No distinct mapping/surveying legislation in UK, Independent ‘best practice’ free of influence from manufacturers, software venders and other commercial interests

RICS – Standards & Specifications Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July Levels Practice Notes – mandatory for all members Guidance Notes – best practice, legal protection, technical excellence Information papers – latest technologies and practice issues, updating member skillsets and future needs Client Guides – aimed at clients, engineers, architects, planners Public Guides – aimed at public

RICS – Standards & Specifications Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July How Specialist technical panels of members, academics, industry and specialists Virtual communities, online consultations and meetings Mapping and Positioning Practice Panel (MAPPP Boundaries and Party Walls Panel (BPWWG Extensive consultation and review – key point: guidance and specifications cannot be single authored

RICS – Standards & Specifications Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July Example: Use of GPS in Surveying and Mapping GN First edition 2003, 4 years to complete MAPP panel with substantial academic and survey industry input UK survey industry agreed best practice, for field GPS use Production of supporting ‘client guide’ to explain GPS survey concepts to non surveyors Need for substantial review after UK RTK GPS project 2008 Production of 2 nd Edition Interaction with offshore-marine survey sector

RICS – Standards and specifications Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July 2010 Faculties and Forums Specifications Basic topographic survey specification Vertical aerial photography and derived digital imagery 3 rd ed Measured surveys of land, buildings and utilities (1:500 and larger scale) Client education (key point) All guidance and technical information freely available to all members

RICS – Standards and specifications Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July

RICS – Standards and specifications – output & design Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July Setting standards

RICS – Promotion of standards & specifications Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July E-briefs Web resources Events Journals Lectures

RICS – Professional and technical members Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July 2010 Faculties and Forums MRICS, FRICS – full chartered membership usually graduate level (BSc, MSc), management, business skills Senior professional/experienced route (5-10 yrs experience) Accredited universities such as Nottingham and many in China AssocRICS – technical membership, data capture, field survey teams complete route for geomatics now complete

RICS – Contact details Corporate Professional Local SBSM 12 th July James Kavanagh MRICS C.Geog MinstCES 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: