What is RICS?

by Mohit J. White Hat Link Building Services

RICS is the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and it is a surveyor’s institute that supervises and regulates professional surveyors. As well as regulating the business practices, qualifications and actions of surveyors they also oversee the training aspect in the UK and other commonwealth nations. Its beginnings came in 1868 in London, with 49 surveyors meeting for the first time in Westminster Palace Hotel to establish the institute. When you are looking for a chartered surveyor London, you should look for one that is a member of RICS. Over the years RICS grew in size, membership and influence and now has over 150,000 members across over 140 countries.

Where are its members?

Most of the members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors are in the UK and especially London, where it was formed. It also has a place in other commonwealth countries, in particular Canada and Australia. Other places where its rate of membership is growing include Hong Kong, the Middle East, the US, India, and Asia. RICS has a lot of influence over the industry and is one of the world’s largest recognised property professional organisations. When you need a property or structural survey, London, or somewhere else in the world, look for a RICS member.

Setting a high professional standard

RICS is the top organisation representing high standards in the surveying industry. It now has almost 150 years of experience and developing expertise in surveying, and when looking for a chartered surveyor London, it is one of the most desired marks to bring credibility and professionalism. When it comes to reliability, skill and knowledge, people looking for the most accurate surveys turn to RICS certified surveyors. This means those surveyors are more able to find work, get better salary offers and find it easier to find clients. The code of ethics RICS insists upon means clients know that they can have complete trust in what they are told and what is put into the reports they receive.

Perks of membership

For members of RICS, there are a number of perks. As mentioned their employment prospects are much better but they also get the benefit of a global network of fellow professionals they can access. There is a cooperative and open theme with RICS so surveyors who join are all in the same field, following the same practices and guidelines. Those surveyors who do not follow along with this are quickly removed from the organisation. From a structural survey London, road construction in Australia, factories in Canada, power plants in the US, and more, you can find all types within the organisation.

Conclusion

When you are looking for a surveyor you should look for one that is a member of RICS. You know they have to meet certain requirements and expectations in the industry in order to be a member, and while you might pay a little more for a survey from them, this means you can have trust in the information they give you.