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A new era for surveyors: RICS launches global standard on responsible use of AI
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has taken a decisive step into the future, publishing its first global professional standard for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surveying. Released on 10 September 2025 and due to take effect from 9 March 2026, this landmark guidance aims to steer surveyors through the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technologies, seeking to balance innovation with accountability.
Read moreClimate impact litigation strengthened with ICJ opinion
On 23 July 2025, the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) (considered the World's court) in The Hague, Netherlands, Judge Iwasawa Yuji, delivered the ICJ's advisory opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change. Hailed as an "historic achievement which sets the benchmark for climate action going forward", this keenly awaited opinion was, surprisingly, derived from students in the Pacific Island State of Vanuatu seeking to fight the climate crisis. In an attempt to force richer nations, who have contributed the most to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, not only to listen to the vulnerable smaller countries taking the brunt of it on the front line, but to be held accountable, they sought sponsors from other UN Member States.
Read moreGreen claims update: June 2025
Welcome to our round-up of the key legal and regulatory developments relating to green claims.
Read moreGreen claims update: April 2025
Welcome to our round-up of the key legal and regulatory developments relating to green claims.
Read moreLeveraging ABC frameworks for ESG compliance
With ESG regulations evolving rapidly, businesses are facing increasing obligations, ranging from supply chain due diligence (CSDDD, EU Deforestation Regulation) to corporate reporting (CSRD, ISSB).
Read moreTake 10 - 3 October 2025
Welcome back to RPC's Media and Communications law update. As we return from the summer break, we recap on the key media judgments and developments over the last few months.
Read moreTake 10 - 1 August 2025
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Read moreTake 10 - 11 July 2025
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Read moreTake 10 - 30 June 2025
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Read moreTake 10 - 13 June 2025
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Read moreTake 10 - 30 May 2025
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Read moreTake 10 - 16 May 2025
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Read moreTake 10 - 17 April 2025
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Read moreTake 10 - 04 April 2025
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Read moreTake 10 - 21 March 2025
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Read moreTake 10 - 7 March 2025
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Read moreSix steps to AI Literacy (whether legally required to or not)
At the beginning of February 2025, the AI literacy requirement under the EU AI Act came into force. The effect of this is that certain businesses must take measures to ensure a sufficient level of AI literacy in their staff.
Read moreTake 10 - 20 February 2025
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Read moreTake 10 - 7 February 2025
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreNew developments in AI may put law firms at greater risk of phishing fraud
As the computing power of Artificial Intelligence continues to grow exponentially, we consider how generative technology may expand the reach of traditional phishing frauds aimed at law firms.
Read moreAwaab's Law: what is it and what property managers and surveyors must know by October 2025
Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025, which was introduced in section 42 of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and is known as "Awaab's Law", is due to come into force on 27 October 2025. Awaab's Law seeks to ensure safer housing conditions for tenants by holding landlords to account. It is particularly important for property managers and surveyors to be aware of this legislative reform and to have a plan in place by October 2025. This article therefore sets out the key requirements and steps to be considered.
Read moreLimitations under collateral warranties
Collateral warranties are typically drafted on bespoke terms. There is no inherent rule that a warrantor will benefit from limitations in the underlying contract as against the beneficiary under any collateral warranty; warranties are subject to their specific terms.
Read moreConstruction disciplinary trends analysis #4: inadequate professional services
This is the fourth article in our series analysing trends in disciplinary decisions involving construction professionals, with insight from our specialist disciplinary team. This time we consider failures to act with skill & care which amount to unacceptable professional conduct and lead to regulatory consequences.
Read moreRICS home improvements
Earlier this year, we highlighted that the RICS review of its Home Survey Standard, created in 2019 and in place since 2021, was underway and to expect the release of a revised Home Surveys document in 2025 (you can read that article in full here). The Standard sets the benchmark for best practice in residential surveys across the UK, providing a clear framework for consistent, high-quality standards and increased protection for consumers.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 29 August 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 22 August 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 1 August 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was -25 July 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 18 July 2025
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Read moreChanges to RICS PII requirements: Policy Wording updated
The RICS requires all regulated firms to have, "adequate and appropriate professional indemnity cover that meets the standards approved by RICS". This must meet the minimum terms, updated from time to time, required by the RICS as surveyors and their Professional Indemnity brokers will be aware.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 11 July 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreSupreme Court resolves key construction and professional negligence issues in URS Corp Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd
The Supreme Court handed down its keenly awaited judgment in URS Corp Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21 on 21 May 2025. The dispute concerns whether a developer (BDW Trading Ltd) can recover the cost of remedying allegedly dangerous defects in two residential developments from the structural engineers (URS Corporation Ltd) responsible for their design. Our specialist construction insurance team consider the key points for insurers, brokers and professional consultants.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 4 July 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreSurveying the risks: RICS proposed updates tackling financial crime
Financial crime is on the rise. In response to the new technologies criminals are using, such as AI and cryptocurrency, RICS launched a consultation calling on members, regulated firms and key stakeholders to respond to its consultation on proposed changes to "The Financial Crime Standard" (The RICS Countering Financial Crime: Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Sanctions Violation Professional Standard).
Read moreThe Week That Was - 30 May 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 23 May 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 16 May 2025
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Read moreExciting (no) development in valuer negligence claims
The key takeaway in the recent Court of Appeal decision in Bratt v Jones is that the test to establish valuer negligence remains unchanged.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 9 May 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 2 May 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 25 April 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 17 April 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 11 April 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 4 April 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 28 March 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 21 March 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 14 March 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 7 March 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 28 February 2025
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