A green profession? A global survey of RICS members and their engagement with the sustainability agenda

McNamara, P; Dixon, T; Colantonio, A; Shiers, D; Reed, R; Wilkinson, S; Gallimore, P

A green profession? A global survey of RICS members and their engagement with the sustainability agenda

McNamara, P Dixon, T Colantonio, A Shiers, D Reed, R Wilkinson, S

Gallimore, P

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Journal of Property Investment & Finance, 2008, 26 (6), pp. 460 - 481
Issue Date:: 2008-09-26

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dc.contributor.author	McNamara, P	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Dixon, T	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Colantonio, A	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Shiers, D	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Reed, R	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Wilkinson, S https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9266-1858	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Gallimore, P	en_US
dc.date.issued	2008-09-26	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Property Investment & Finance, 2008, 26 (6), pp. 460 - 481	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1463-578X	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/29175
dc.description.abstract	Purpose This study seeks to provide a review of the background and context to the engagement of RICS members with the sustainability agenda, and to examine the extent to which the surveying profession uses relevant information, tools and techniques to achieve the key objectives of sustainable development (or sustainability). Design/methodology/approach The paper analyses results from a major international online survey of 4,600 RICS respondent members, supported by 31 structured telephone interviews. Findings The results suggest that, although sustainability is highly relevant to RICS members' work, a lack of knowledge and expertise is making it more difficult for sustainability tools and other information to be used effectively. Research limitations/implications The survey is based on a substantial number of responses which are broadly representative of the global RICS population. A key implication is that “laggard” faculties include the disciplines of commercial property and valuation. Practical implications The research suggests that key stakeholders must work together to provide better information, guidance and education and training to “hardwire” the sustainability agenda across RICS faculties. Originality/value This is the first truly global survey of its kind and focuses particularly on those faculties that play a major role in property investment and finance (i.e. valuation and commercial property), comparing their position with that of other faculties in an international context. © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Property Investment & Finance	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1108/14635780810908352	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Finance	en_US
dc.title	A green profession? A global survey of RICS members and their engagement with the sustainability agenda	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	6	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	26	en_US
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utslib.for	1502 Banking, Finance and Investment	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/e-Press
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CCDP - Contemporary Design Practice
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pubs.issue	6	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	26	en_US

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Purpose This study seeks to provide a review of the background and context to the engagement of RICS members with the sustainability agenda, and to examine the extent to which the surveying profession uses relevant information, tools and techniques to achieve the key objectives of sustainable development (or sustainability). Design/methodology/approach The paper analyses results from a major international online survey of 4,600 RICS respondent members, supported by 31 structured telephone interviews. Findings The results suggest that, although sustainability is highly relevant to RICS members' work, a lack of knowledge and expertise is making it more difficult for sustainability tools and other information to be used effectively. Research limitations/implications The survey is based on a substantial number of responses which are broadly representative of the global RICS population. A key implication is that “laggard” faculties include the disciplines of commercial property and valuation. Practical implications The research suggests that key stakeholders must work together to provide better information, guidance and education and training to “hardwire” the sustainability agenda across RICS faculties. Originality/value This is the first truly global survey of its kind and focuses particularly on those faculties that play a major role in property investment and finance (i.e. valuation and commercial property), comparing their position with that of other faculties in an international context. © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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