Despite ongoing macro risks, sentiment in the commercial property market remains positive across much of the world, although there are some exceptions to this broad trend, according to the second quarter 2015 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Global Commercial Property Monitor.

Building Information Modelling: New RICS reports highlight the potential of BIM in the built environment.

The United Nations Global Compact and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has issued a call to organisations in the land, construction and real estate sector and those working with them, to take a leading role in global efforts to drive responsible and sustainable business practices.

Over 30 professional bodies from around the world, including the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), met at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington DC to launch a major initiative which seeks to create international standards in construction measurement.

Focus on potential for Africa's built environment at RICS global Summit on 25 March.