The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a professional body that accredits professionals within the land, property, construction, and infrastructure sectors worldwide. Established in the United Kingdom in 1868, and granted a Royal Charter in 1881, RICS is dedicated to effecting positive change in the built and natural environments. Its primary mission is to regulate and promote the profession, maintain the highest educational and professional standards, protect clients and consumers through a strict code of ethics, and provide impartial advice, analysis, and guidance to governments and businesses. Professionals holding the RICS qualification are distinguished by the designations MRICS (Member) or FRICS (Fellow).

Founded in

India