RICS Black Book user survey

Introduction

RICS is planning a major update to its portfolio of construction guidance (Black Book). Expected to publish in 2025, the new Black Book will comprise of an overarching global professional standard, accompanied by practical guidance material.

We have devised this questionnaire to gather insights from current users to help us refine our approach regarding content, structure and navigation.

Your feedback will be instrumental in shaping the future of RICS construction standards.

Part A: about you

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* 1. Are you:

An RICS member

A non-member

A student

An APC assessor

A retired RICS member

An academic

Other (please specify)

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* 2. If you are an RICS member, how long have you been in practice?

<1 year

1-5 years

5-10 years

10-20 years

>20 years

Not applicable

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* 3. How many people work in your organisation?

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* 4. In which world region are you based?

Americas

Asia Pacific

Europe

Middle East and Africa

UK & Ireland

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* 5. Please specifiy your country or state

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* 6. What are your main specialisms/areas of interest? (select all that apply)

Quantity surveying

Project management

Building surveying

Facilities management

Infrastructure

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How often do you use the RICS Black Book (QS & Construction Standards)

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

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* 8. In what ways do you use the current Black Book in your work or study?

Desk research

Aide memoir for best practice/process

To look up specific information to procure/plan work

Problem solving/advice on site

I don’t really use it

Other (please specify)

33% of survey complete.