The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has initiated a global consultation for its new Professional Standard on construction, incorporating principles for Quantity Surveying and Project Management. This consultation, which includes six Practice Information pieces, aims to establish a consistent framework for construction standards worldwide. The consultation is open until October 24, 2025, and feedback will be incorporated into the final version to be released in Q1 2026. Amit Patel of RICS emphasizes the importance of global participation from construction professionals to enhance the standards.