https://pressroom.prlog.org/RICSAmericas/ About RICS Americas - RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), with headquarters in London, is the leading organization of its kind in the world for more than 100,000 professionals in property, land, construction and related environmental issues. https://www.prlog.org/10721540-ireland-and-us-to-see-biggest-pick-up-in-distressed-properties.html Real estate professionals expect the number of distressed properties coming onto the market in the second quarter of 2010 to increase across 19 of the 25 countries surveyed. Ireland and the United States expect to see the fastest growth in activity.Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:43:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10704195-americas-region-posts-significant-gain-in-first-quarter-transaction-volume.html RICS Americas and Real Capital Analytics issued the first Commercial Real Estate Report, with news that the Q1 saw a significant increase in transaction volume in North and South America, approximately $17 billion, up 68 percent from a year earlier.Fri, 28 May 2010 12:10:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10578664-rics-ceo-louis-armstrong-to-address-sustainable-valuation-concerns-at-globe-2010.html Come hear RICS CEO Louis Armstrong report on international attempts to link sustainability and value at a March 25 breakfast panel hosted by the Vancouver Board of Trade.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:57:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10554374-us-and-japan-to-lead-pick-up-in-distressed-properties.html The United States and Japan are set to see the biggest rise in distressed sales in the first quarter of 2010, according to RICS research published today.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:33:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10538663-rics-professional-membership-offered-to-international-business-valuation-group.html SSBV members will operate under the RICS designation, which is demanded by the world’s largest financial institutions, corporations, governments and organizations that depend on the reliable valuations provided through RICS standards.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:06:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10514057-rics-americas-markets-council-to-address-macroeconomic-issues-promote-best-practice-in-dealmaking.html The RICS Americas Markets Council represents members whose expertise includes real estate finance, real estate investment, economics, brokerage/advisory, development, data provision, and corporate owner occupation.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:55:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10451348-ccim-institute-and-rics-sign-memorandum-of-understanding.html The CCIM Institute and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding that will lead to greater cooperation and improved benefits and opportunities for members of both organizations.Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:54:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10434574-bcis-offers-essential-free-guide-to-construction-data-standards.html BCIS (the Building Cost Information Service of RICS) has compiled a comprehensive report into international construction cost standards.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:10:58 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10426741-distressed-properties-increase-according-to-rics-global-distressed-property-monitor-q3-2009.html Looking ahead, real estate professionals expect the number of distressed properties coming onto the market to increase into the fourth quarter across 19 of the 25 countries surveyed.Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:50:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10418858-rics-unveils-global-climate-change-strategy.html The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors today announced its commitment to taking concrete action in response to the challenges of global climate change.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:59:04 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10364325-david-neale-new-chair-of-rics-caribbean.html Expert Surveyor in Coastlines, Island Development and Climate Change to Lead Membership in the RegionMon, 05 Oct 2009 15:19:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10336846-rics-to-value-sustainability.html RICS is issuing an Information Paper on Sustainability and Commercial Property Valuation. The paper aims to heighten awareness of sustainability in order to further advance awareness of its potential to impact on the valuation process.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:34:40 GMT