Professionalism

Question 1

Are you aware of any RICS Regulation on the use of social media accounts?

Answer 1

• Use of social media: guidance for RICS members
• Overarching principal is that standards expected do not change because they are communicated via social media

Question 2

You attend a work social event and witness two junior colleagues acting in a way which could bring your firm into disgrace. What would you do?

Answer 2

1. Speak with them immediately to stop the behaviour
2. Take steps to prevent reputational damage or embarrassment of my colleagues
3. Address their actions formally in working hours

Question 3

What are the RICS Professional standards and their status

Answer 3

1. Professional statements - contain mandatory requirements
2. Guidance notes - contain recommendations
3. APC - requirements and guidelines for entry
4. Data standards - ensures software and technology can adopt RICS standards into their offering

Question 4

What is the “black book”

Answer 4

A suite of guidance notes that define good technical standards for quantity surveying and construction professionals

Question 5

Are you aware of any regulation in association with the use of the RICS logo by regulated firms and Chartered Professionals

Answer 5

• RICS for the use of the RICS logo and designation by firms
• Guidelines for the personal use of the RICS log and designations by RICS professionals