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________________________________ From: RICS Land Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 13 October 2007 23:31 To: Kavanagh James Subject: RICS Land Group eBrief RICS <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org> RICS e-tendering <https://www.ricsetendering.com/web/login.shtml> RICS Land Group E-Brief 17 October 2007 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Seminars on Energy, Planning for Energy, Energy Efficiency, Carbon Emissions and the Role of Land The recent draft Climate Change Bill published on the 13 March 2007 set out a framework for moving the UK to a low-carbon economy. The RICS Land Group is hosting four seminars in Newmarket, London, Bristol and Durham throughout October and November. RICS Books <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.ricsbooks.com/> more <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/energyseminars> New application procedures for RICS Chartered Environmentalist qualification arrow <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/socenv> RICS is licensed by the Society for the Environment to grant the qualification of Chartered Environmentalist and may confer the qualification on its members. RICS has now stepped into the second year of the programme and new application procedures apply. The new application pack, including guidelines, is now available. more <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/socenv> Environment Faculty Update arrow <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=uriD23tJ0U2_zsVB-h9fOA> This update highlights some of the many initiatives and professional / technical outputs of RICS Environment Faculty to our worldwide membership of over 6 500 members. more <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=uriD23tJ0U2_zsVB-h9fOA> Minerals and Waste Management Faculty Update arrow <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=jr07URj4E0OBT4iQkn67TQ> This update highlights some of the many initiatives and professional / technical outputs of RICS Minerals and Waste Management Faculty to our worldwide membership of over 1 500 members. more <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=jr07URj4E0OBT4iQkn67TQ> Renewables Briefing Paper 2007 arrow <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=rKLHL06EG0qbZdZOTG5PLw> Designed to meet the immediate needs of surveyors in the UK who do not already have detailed knowledge of renewable energy issues (i.e. non-specialists), and to act as a resource guide for those seeking to make a basic assessment of the options for farmers and householders. more <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=rKLHL06EG0qbZdZOTG5PLw> RICS Land Group Client Guide: Flood damage and boundaries arrow <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=_P1oScQOB0CZDiYGOJrfAg> Focusing on the social and technical issues around the restitution of boundaries following floods, the 7th client guide produced by the Land Group is an industry standard series which focuses on technical subjects from GPS to laser scanning to scale. All client guides are free to download for RICS members. more <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=_P1oScQOB0CZDiYGOJrfAg> No Selective Availability on GPS III arrow <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=YzSbjESlP0azsYTStzqqbQ> President Bush has accepted the recommendation of the Department of Defense to end procurement of Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites that have the capability to intentionally degrade the accuracy of civil signals. This decision is designed to impact upon recent EU Galileo GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) decisions. more <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=YzSbjESlP0azsYTStzqqbQ> Mapping in the Coastal Zone, Land issues in the Middle East arrow <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=NeGb4v-B10i3V6J-mEVazQ> A recent surge in Land Group research output has seen RICS and the University of Newcastle release: 'Rapid mapping techniques in coastal environments: Monitoring the Coastline'; 'Land Readjustment as a global land tool: Focus on the Middle East' and Urban agriculture and Eco-sanitation: poverty alleviation in the Gaza Strip'. more <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=NeGb4v-B10i3V6J-mEVazQ> RICS Geomatics Evening Lecture Series 2006-2007 arrow <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=2XMlaAuSoEa-XZFgSTqeiQ> The 2006-07 series of RICS Geomatics lectures are now available for download for all members. The series featured several high profile speakers, whose presentations, and lecture papers and will count towards your RICS CPD. more <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=2XMlaAuSoEa-XZFgSTqeiQ> RICS International Valuation Conference arrow <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=wZVKCr-wvkOanP7vrTHANQ> 6 November; London Specially tailored to the needs of valuers and provides focussed presentations combined with stimulating debate. Now in it's sixth year, this is the world's leading real estate valuation conference. more <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=wZVKCr-wvkOanP7vrTHANQ> Valuing Sustainable Urbanism arrow <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=d_RO5Nc1rUSyJ7rUTbXtkA> The Prince's Foundation has released a new report on the value of new approaches to residentially led mixed use development. Undertaken by Savills plc, with support from English Partnerships, the report provides both the commercial and social case for sustainable development, using case studies from the UK. more <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=d_RO5Nc1rUSyJ7rUTbXtkA> New Planning Regulations for Zero Carbon Developments arrow <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=axWhOyuFwkqdWjSL2uy10g> 11 December; London The conference examines the implications of the new legislation, including Key Planning Objectives in PPS1 supplement and will engage in the delivery of zero carbon homes. It will cater for architects, developers and Local Authorities. more <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=axWhOyuFwkqdWjSL2uy10g> RICS Urban Sprawl Seminar arrow <http://rics.gtml2.com/ricsfacultiesforumslz//lz.aspx?p1=T0561505S931&w= http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=6k73d0sYgEaPHkFILZTeBw> 17 October; Brussels RICS and Urban-Housing Intergroup of the European Parliament co-host this event. It will include Professor Chris Couch of Liverpool John Moores University on 'Urban Sprawl in Europe - landscapes land use and policy'. 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