RICS – why professionalism and policy count

1. Corporate Professional Local RICS – why professionalism and policy count March 2010 James Kavanagh – Director Land Group RICS Professionalism Careers Policy Marine and Coastal Access Bill 2008 www.rics.org

2. Corporate Professional Local RICS – why professionalism and policy count March 2010 • “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.” www.rics.org

3. Corporate Professional Local RICS – why professionalism and policy count March 2010 • 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 www.rics.org

4. Corporate Professional Local RICS – why professionalism counts March 2010 • 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 Faculties and Forums www.rics.org

5. Corporate Professional Local RICS – why professionalism counts March 2010 • 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 Faculties and Forums www.rics.org

6. Corporate Professional Local RICS – why professionalism counts March 2010 Faculties and Forums www.rics.org

7. Corporate Professional Local RICS – why professionalism counts March 2010 Setting standards Faculties and Forums www.rics.org

8. Corporate Professional Local RICS – why professionalism and policy count March 2010 Promotion of the profession www.rics.org

9. Corporate Professional Local RICS – why professionalism and policy count Policy and Government March 2010 • 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) Faculties and Forums www.rics.org

10. Economic activity in the Irish Sea and coastal hinterland Source: ABPMer - 2005 • Land use • Tourism • Oil &Gas • Mariculture • Coastal Defence • Ports & Navigation • Military Activities • Culture • Conservation • Dredging & Disposal • Renewable Energy • Fishing • Marine Recreation • Mineral Extraction • Submarine Cables

11. Corporate Professional Local RICS – why professionalism counts Policy and Government March 2010 • 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 • http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/frost-home.pag • 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) • http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/aboutus/reports/ • The Survey Association in the UK estimates that their 108 • commercial member bodies have a combined turnover in excess • £100 million (150 million euro) www.rics.org

12. Corporate Professional Local RICS – why professionalism counts UK survey industry March 2010 • UK survey industry • Salary increases – average 24-28k starting graduate salary, 34-40k 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 www.rics.org

13. Corporate Professional Local RICS – why professionalism counts March 2010 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) 207 695 1598 F: +44(0) 207 695 1526 Web: http://www.rics.org/Environmentalandlandconsultancy/Email: jkavanagh@rics.org www.rics.org