On the radar The real estate industry has profoundly changed over the past decade. Nowhere is this more apparent than in investment risk management.
Markets & Geopolitics Clustering to compete: Nurturing innovation for prosperity and security 23 April 2018
Markets & Geopolitics Smart city London needs smart standards Disruption has become a cliché. But we should not underestimate the scale and speed of change that London must face. John Kraus, Director of External Affairs, RICS 19 February 2018
Markets & Geopolitics Border Control An upsurge in nationalism and the refugee crisis reminds us that barriers are still with us. Tim Marshall, Author and journalist 1 February 2018
Markets & Geopolitics Metropolis now Major cities used to be the fulcrum of the national economy. Now they’re nodes of the global economy. Are they starting to care more for their relationships with each other, than with their own hinterlands? George Bull 24 October 2017
Markets & Geopolitics Perspectives on Global Real Estate Investment 10 years on from the Global Financial Crisis, the RICS Investment Risk Forum (IRF), made up of more than 40 of the world’s most influential real estate investors, has found that diminishing returns are driving real estate investment diversification. In a new report, this group explores whether lessons from previous cycles have been learnt to mitigate future risk. RICS Investment Risk Forum 11 October 2017
Natural Environment Toolkit: Exploring responsible business Where will your business be in 10, 20 or even 50 years? What impact will issues of human rights, corruption or the environment have on your local, or global business? Ursula Hartenberger, Global Head of Sustainability , RICS 26 September 2017
Markets & Geopolitics Unfair game The complex nature of supply chains can make it hard for construction firms to detect exploitation. Three experts discuss how best to combat such unethical behaviour. David Blackman 26 September 2017
Urbanisation Space craft Designing good public realms that respond to the people who use them is no walk in the park. Who are the developers and planners rising to such a challenge? George Bull 26 September 2017
Markets & Geopolitics Middle class problems More people than ever are rising out of poverty, carrying with them expectations of a better standard of living. Can we build enough homes for them? 26 September 2017
Urbanisation Spaced out Spiralling populations, sky-high prices and a shortage of land have created demand for a big idea in city living: the micro-apartment. Amanda Birch 25 September 2017