Bargaining chips
RICS Training
Chris Green explains why negotiation is vital to construction, and how to improve your skills while upholding ethical and professional standards
Common mistakes with negotiations
RICS Training
Inexperienced negotiators are liable to make several mistakes during a negotiation.
Considered response - how should we react when things go wrong?
RICS Training
When working on a project, the most important thing to remember is that things can and do go wrong – even when they are very well managed.
Construction managers offer increased transparency and improve construction outcomes
Americas
Often a problem not only calls but screams for a solution. The field of Construction Management (CM) rose out of such a need. In an industry where lack of transparency is a frequent complaint, a view...
Upcoming Training Course Calendar in the Americas
Americas
Check out what RICS Americas Training has to offer in the coming six months. There are a number of courses available including Construction, Property and APC.
Construction Managers Offer Increased Transparency and Improve Construction Outcomes
Americas
Often a problem not only calls, but screams for a solution. The field of Construction Management rose out of such a need. In an industry where lack of transparency is a frequent complaint, a view...
Make your business run like clockwork
RICS Leadership
The administration function does not always get good press. For those who do not understand the importance or benefit of good, straightforward admin it is seen as a function which slows things...
An alternative approach to effective time management
RICS Leadership
Sarah Smith, senior consultant at CEGOS, is a leadership coach and RICS faculty member. In the article below she references an alternative approach to managing time in order to be an effective leader...
Match your advice to your client’s level of knowledge
RICS Leadership
When preparing advice for your clients, it is vital that you consider what they are looking for from you. One way into this is to think about your own experiences buying goods or receiving services...
Would the real budget please stand up?
RICS Leadership
Failing to get the budget right on a project is one of the reasons most often cited for project failure and the breakdown of teamwork. Paul Wilson, RICS Executive Education faculty member, gives his...