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SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS5E1 Christmas Special 2023S5E1 Christmas Special 2023Join James and Jon for a wild sleigh ride through the SurveYOUR Podcast Christmas Special 2023! Where did 2023 go? Nobody knows, but these two hilarious hosts are here to make sense of it all with their fun ramblings. Brace yourself for the rev of excitement as they explore Can Am Ryker 900 Sport’s and dive into the world of busy business. But that's not all! Get ready for the ultimate showdown in the Microsoft Excel Competition - it's way more thrilling than you might think! And don't worry, they might be exhausted, but...2023-12-2537 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS4E3 The SurveYOUR Podcast – APC Assessor Feedback – Room for ImprovementS4E3 The SurveYOUR Podcast – APC Assessor Feedback – Room for Improvement Phew! That felt good. James and Jon get the frustrations of poor final assessment attending APC Candidates off their collective Assessor chests. Some 40+ assessments between them this session (1, 2022) and the experience was not all good.The boys are seasoned APC Assessor/Chairs with some 35+ years of assessing experience between them and probably in excess of 3,000 assessments delivered. Plus, Jon has trained over 8,000 assessors to date. They are also passionate and committed about how they deliver the APC assessment process and WANT candidates to pass.This...2022-08-011h 25SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS4E2 The SurveYOUR Podcast – RICS RoC Pt 7 – Professional ObligationsS4E2 The SurveYOUR Podcast – RICS RoC Pt 7 – Professional ObligationsAt long last! James and Jon have revisited the RICS New Rules of Conduct and finished off the series in this episode picking up on Appendix A – Professional Obligations.This is a really important part of any APC Candidates' preparation and well worth the listen for anyone mentoring APC Candidates. It is also very relevant to all Chartered Surveyors so you don’t miss anything.You can find previous RoC podcast episodes on this topic in Series 3 Episodes 1 to 6As always, the SurveY...2022-07-2543 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS4E1 The SurveYOUR Podcast - Time TravellersS4E1 The SurveYOUR Podcast – Time TravellersWow, where has the time gone! James and Jon are back in the podcasting seat and launching the new Series 4 with a gentle reflection on the last few months and some great plans for the future shape of the SurveYOUR PodcastAs the boys reminisce they reflect on feedback received from the recent podcast series they have delivered and the exciting prospect of maybe taking the podcast on the road, once sicknote is better of course.So, jump onboard, strap in and listen up to the gem...2022-07-1834 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E18 The SurveYOUR podcast - RICS Consultation on the Future of RICS Modus and Journals with Anthony WalkerS3E18 The SurveYOUR podcast - RICS Consultation on the Future of RICS Modus and Journals with Anthony Walker Click to engage with the consultationhttps://consultations.rics.org/modusandjournals/consultationHome James and Jon pick Anthony Walker's brain on what the current Modus and Journal consultation is all about. They discussed:· The context and background of why we are where we are· Why is the journal important· What can we as RICS members do about it· ...2022-05-2458 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E17 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature - Good Governance – Part 8 – FinaleS3E17 The SurveYOUR podcast Special FeatureGood Governance – Part 8 – FinaleSimon and Bruce reflect and summarise the series questions and answers. Thank you for listening to the Good Governance seriesBetween January and March 2022 James and Jon recorded our fantastic Good Governance Series with Simon Hardwick and Bruce McAra FRICS, two of the RICS Management Board members who were sacked by RICS and exonerated in the Levitt ReviewThe boys were delighted to host Simon and Bruce and discuss not only some of the implications of the L...2022-05-2332 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E16 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature Good Governance – Part 7 – Regulator or member body? The risks of combination!S3E16 The SurveYOUR podcast Special FeatureGood Governance – Part 7 – Regulator or member body? The risks of combination!‘Should a professional membership body also be the profession’s regulator? What are the benefits and risks of self-regulation?’Between January and March 2022 James and Jon recorded our fantastic Good Governance Series with Simon Hardwick and Bruce McAra FRICS, two of the RICS Management Board members who were sacked by RICS and exonerated in the Levitt ReviewThe boys were delighted to host Simon and Bruce and discuss not only some...2022-05-1640 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E15 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature Good Governance – Part 6 – The role of the non-executive in a crisis. How to do the right thing?S3E15 The SurveYOUR podcast Special FeatureGood Governance – Part 6 – The role of the non-executive in a crisis. How to do the right thing?‘What is the role of the non-Executive in a crisis and how to decide what is the right thing to do?’Between January and March 2022 James and Jon recorded our fantastic Good Governance Series with Simon Hardwick and Bruce McAra FRICS, two of the RICS Management Board members who were sacked by RICS and exonerated in the Levitt ReviewThe boys were delighted to host...2022-05-0938 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E14 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature Good Governance – Part 5 – Executive capture: what is it, how to recognise it and what are the risks?S3E14 The SurveYOUR podcast Special FeatureGood Governance – Part 5 – Executive capture: what is it, how to recognise it and what are the risks? ‘What is ‘Executive Capture’? What are the warning signs and the risks?’Between January and March 2022 James and Jon recorded our fantastic Good Governance Series with Simon Hardwick and Bruce McAra FRICS, two of the RICS Management Board members who were sacked by RICS and exonerated in the Levitt ReviewThe boys were delighted to host Simon and Bruce and discuss not only some of the i...2022-05-0244 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E13 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature - Good Governance – Part 4 – No surprises! The first rule of good governance?S3E13 The SurveYOUR podcast Special FeatureGood Governance – Part 4 – No surprises! The first rule of good governance?‘Is ‘no surprises’ the right principle to select as the first rule of good corporate governance and, if so, why?’Between January and March 2022 James and Jon recorded our fantastic Good Governance Series with Simon Hardwick and Bruce McAra FRICS, two of the RICS Management Board members who were sacked by RICS and exonerated in the Levitt ReviewThe boys were delighted to host Simon and Bruce and discuss not only som...2022-04-2535 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E12 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature - Good Governance – Part 3 – Corporate Governance: the dangers of complexity. Does culture trump structure?S3E12 The SurveYOUR podcast Special FeatureGood Governance – Part 3 – Corporate Governance: the dangers of complexity. Does culture trump structure? ‘There is a famous Peter Drucker quote that says: “culture eats strategy for breakfast”. Does the same apply to corporate governance? Does culture trump structure?’Between January and March 2022 James and Jon recorded our fantastic Good Governance Series with Simon Hardwick and Bruce McAra FRICS, two of the RICS Management Board members who were sacked by RICS and exonerated in the Levitt ReviewThe boys were delighted to host Simon...2022-04-1835 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E11 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature - Good Governance – Part 2 – Cover up: how to turn a problem into a crisis.S3E11 The SurveYOUR podcast Special FeatureGood Governance – Part 2 – Cover up: how to turn a problem into a crisis.‘Is a cover up the cause of a crisis or just a symptom of a deeper malaise? There are numerous examples in business and politics about how a problem can be made much worse by how it is handled – particularly with a lack of candour or, worse still, an attempt to cover it up. So, what happened here and what are the lessons that can be drawn from what went wrong?’Betwe...2022-04-1130 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E10 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature - Good Governance – Part 1 – IntroductionGood Governance – Part 1 – Introduction‘Introduction to the characters and setting the scene for the next 7 episodes of this new SurveYOUR podcast series’Between January and March 2022 James and Jon recorded our fantastic Good Governance Series with Simon Hardwick and Bruce McAra FRICS, two of the RICS Management Board members who were sacked by RICS and exonerated in the Levitt ReviewThe boys were delighted to host Simon and Bruce and discuss not only some of the implications of the Levitt review but to do a forward-look into what Good Governan...2022-04-0437 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E7 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – Running the Gauntlet - Part 5 – The FinaleS3E7 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – Running the Gauntlet - Part 5 – The Finale‘APC Final Assessment Preparation – Finale’We revisit our series a few months since our last episode and follow up with Sam now he is on the other side of the assessment. Has he passed? What was it like?.. Any hints and tips? All will be revealed!It is always great to chat with Sam and James and Jon admire his work ethic and commitment to preparing for the APC Final Assessment.The suspense of not knowing. W...2022-02-211h 14SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E6 The RICS New Rules of Conduct Pt 5 – Rule 5Working our way through our brand new series on… The New RICS Rules of Conduct James and Jon discuss Rule 5 of the NEW RICS Rules of conduct recently published and coming into force in February 2022. We hope you find this series interesting and informative over the coming weeks.As always, the SurveYOUR podcast is a joy to produce, and this episode is a brilliant opportunity for James and Jon to do what they do best… have a jolly good chat!Please leave us your comments and don't forget to subscribe.Enjoy2022-02-1435 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E5 The RICS New Rules of Conduct Pt 5 – Rule 4S3E5 The RICS New Rules of Conduct Pt 5 – Rule 4Working our way through our brand new series on… The New RICS Rules of Conduct James and Jon discuss Rule 4 of the NEW RICS Rules of conduct recently published and coming into force in February 2022. We hope you find this series interesting and informative over the coming weeks.As always, the SurveYOUR podcast is a joy to produce, and this episode is a brilliant opportunity for James and Jon to do what they do best… have a jolly good chat!Please leave...2022-01-3132 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E4 The RICS New Rules of Conduct Pt 4 – Rule 3S3E4 The RICS New Rules of Conduct Pt 4 – Rule 3Working our way through our brand new series on… The New RICS Rules of Conduct James and Jon discuss Rule 3 of the NEW RICS Rules of conduct recently published and coming into force in February 2022. We hope you find this series interesting and informative over the coming weeks.As always, the SurveYOUR podcast is a joy to produce, and this episode is a brilliant opportunity for James and Jon to do what they do best… have a jolly good chat!Please leave...2022-01-2458 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E3 The RICS New Rules of Conduct Pt 3 – Rule 2S3E3 The RICS New Rules of Conduct Pt 3 – Rule 2Working our way through our brand new series on… The New RICS Rules of Conduct James and Jon discuss Rule 2 of the NEW RICS Rules of conduct recently published and coming into force in February 2022. We hope you find this series interesting and informative over the coming weeks.As always, the SurveYOUR podcast is a joy to produce, and this episode is a brilliant opportunity for James and Jon to do what they do best… have a jolly good chat!Please leave...2022-01-1733 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E2 The RICS New Rules of Conduct Pt 2 – Rule 1S3E2 The RICS New Rules of Conduct Pt 2 – Rule 1Carrying on our brand new series on… The New RICS Rules of Conduct James and Jon discuss Rule 1 of the NEW RICS Rules of conduct recently published and coming into force in February 2022. We hope you find this series interesting and informative over the coming weeks.As always, the SurveYOUR podcast is a joy to produce, and this episode is a brilliant opportunity for James and Jon to do what they do best… have a jolly good chat!Please leave us your...2022-01-1050 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS3E01 The RICS New Rules of Conduct Pt 1 IntroductionS3E01 The RICS New Rules of Conduct Pt 1 IntroductionHappy New Year and we kick off 2022 with a brand new series from the SurveYOUR podcasts… The New RICS Rules of Conduct James and Jon discuss the NEW RICS Rules of conduct recently published and coming into force in February 2022. There is plenty to discuss and chew over as the boys dissect each Rule and discuss their thoughts and views as well as reflecting on the impact to what APC Assessors and Candidates will need to know. We hope you find this serie...2022-01-0356 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E24 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – The Levitt Review - Part 7S2E24 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – The Levitt Review - Part 7 (finale)‘RICS Levitt Review – Part 7 – David Sandbrook FRICSWe hope you have enjoyed all of the previous 6 parts of our Levitt Review Podcast. James and Jon were delighted to host the Levitt Review podcast finale, part 7, with David Sandbrook FRICS, Governing Council member and Chair of RICS Levitt Review Recommendation Steering Group (SteerCo2, The Sequel).David joined the podcast as our first Minerals Surveyor! The boys had a great chat with David about his role and oversight of the Levitt Rev...2021-12-271h 07SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E23 Christmas SpecialS2E23 – Christmas SpecialChristmas SpecialJames and Jon (our resident Chartered Magicians and Wizards) take a moment to wish all their listeners and subscribers a very happy Christmas. It has been an interesting year and one the boys look back fondly upon as they have started to achieve their goal of putting pride back into their profession!As they discuss surveying related Christmas... covering Christmas cards, RICS Christmas articles, the Quantity Surveyors Guide to Nailing Christmas and a festive shout out to all RICS ‘Christmas’ members.Our thanks to Emma Railton...2021-12-2434 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E22 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – The Levitt Review - Part 6S2E22 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – The Levitt Review - Part 6‘RICS Levitt Review – Part 6 – Nick Maclean FRICS'We hope you have enjoyed parts 1 to 5 of our Levitt Review Podcast, so far… James and Jon were delighted to host part 6 of the podcast with Nick Maclean FRICS, the Interim Chair of RICS Governing Council.Nick joined the podcast from Dubai, immediately reminding the boys of the fantastic British weather, as he resides in the Middle East winter, at a slightly chilly 20 degrees and sunny! A podcast littered with unique insigh...2021-12-2055 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E21 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – The Levitt Review - Part 5S2E21 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – The Levitt Review - Part 5‘RICS Levitt Review – Part 5 – Anthony Walker FRICSWe hope you have enjoyed parts 1, 2 3 and 4 of our Levitt Review Podcast, so far… James and Jon were delighted to host part 5 of the podcast with a fellow Chartered Surveyor and friend, Anthony Walker FRICS.Anthony joins the boys to give a different perspective of someone who has come along an interesting eclectic career path and alongside that engaged as an RICS member on many levels in many RICS board roles. James and...2021-12-131h 11SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E20 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – The Levitt Review - Part 4‘RICS Levitt Review – Part 4 – Dayle Bayliss FRICSWe hope you have enjoyed parts 1, 2 and 3 of our Levitt Review Podcast, so far… James and Jon were delighted to host part 4 of the podcast with their good friend and fellow Chartered Surveyor, Dayle Bayliss FRICS.Dayle was the driving force of the GC19 group who have all been vindicated by the Levitt Review. James and Jon have reflected on their experiences, they have heard Steve Williams FRICS NED’s side of the proceedings and now wanted to hear Dayle’s side of the story with GC1...2021-12-061h 01SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E19 – The SurveYOUR podcast - RICS AGM 2021 ReactionS2E19 – RICS AGM 2021 ReactionJames and Jon were joined by Dayle Bayliss FRICS and Adrienne Yarwood FRICS for a reflection on today’s Live broadcast RICS AGM 2021. The boys and their guests chatted about the completely different and refreshing tone of the AGM, delivered by Nick Mclean FRICS and Richard Collins RICS Interim CEO. Other topics such as the repayment of furlough, Lord Bichard and his comments on the next RICS review, Modus and digital media, diversity and inclusion, Fellowship, Local engagement and Africa to name a few.A genuinely fantastic chat with i...2021-12-0135 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E18 The SurveYOUR podcast – Theo Till MRICS - RICS Matrics National ChairS2E18 – Theo Till MRICS - Matrics National Chair Matrics National ChairJames and Jon are delighted to host this episode’s guest, Theo Till MRICS, who has recently stepped into the role of RICS Matrics National Chair.The boys chatted around many things ‘Theo’ and mapped his rise to the National Chair role. Both James and Jon have seen Theo grow into his RICS career from very different aspects. Additionally and all importantly this episode is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of Matrics and the huge benefits of getting in...2021-11-291h 10SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E17 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – The Levitt Review - Part 3 - Steve Williams FRICSS2E17 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – The Levitt Review - Part 3‘RICS Levitt Review – Part 3 – Steve Williams FRICSWe hope you have enjoyed parts 1 and 2 of our Levitt Review Podcast, so far… James and Jon were delighted to host part 3 of the podcast with their good friend and fellow Chartered Surveyor, Steve Williams FRICS.Steve is a past President and one of the four sacked NED's who have all been vindicated by the Levitt REVIEW. James and Jon have reflected on their experiences and now wanted to hear Steve’s side...2021-11-221h 02SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E16 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – The Levitt Review - Part 2 - RecommendationsS2E16 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – The Levitt Review - Part 2‘RICS Levitt Review – Part 2 – RecommendationsThe Levitt Review has been a pivotal moment in our institutions 150+ year history and essential membership reading to reflect on what has gone before and the amazing opportunity of what lies ahead.Well, James and Jon have embarked on a mission to provide an audio / podcast version just for you! There will be quite a few episodes with James and Jon, and some amazing guests, as they work their way through the detail.In the secon...2021-11-151h 03SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E15 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – The Levitt Review - Part 1 - Intro & BackgroundS2E15 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – The Levitt Review - Part 1‘RICS Levitt Review – Part 1 – Introduction & Background’The Levitt Review has been a pivotal moment in our institutions 150+ year history and essential membership reading to reflect on what has gone before and the amazing opportunity of what lies ahead.However, if you cannot stomach reading the 450+ page report, but would really like to know the detail, with some bonus reflection… Well, James and Jon have embarked on a mission to provide an audio / podcast version just for you! There will be quite a few episodes...2021-11-081h 14SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E14 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature - Running the Gauntlet - Part 5S2E14 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – Running the Gauntlet - Part 5‘APC Final Assessment Preparation – Homeward Bound’Now Sam has achieved the deadline, deadlines, deadline, we have caught up with him again to discuss his revision progress and what he is doing to get prepared for his APC Final Assessment Interview in a few weeks.Sam is still putting James and Jon to shame with his exercise regime which in turn is helping him keep his focus, as well as, undertaking mock interviews, question and answer sessions and presentation practice whilst he juggles...2021-11-0152 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E13 A Mixed BagS2E13 A Mixed Bag A Mixed BagJames and Jon are reflecting on a few key topics that are impacting them in the current times. New business, New offices and Jon gives a typical QS run down of his newly self-built log cabin office in his garden, 3D printing, Business year ends, Family and the impending arrival of little James Jnr No.2. The boys also revisit their mental health discussion from earlier in the year and how they are feeling now having got used to the world today and instigated some well-earned dow...2021-09-1356 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E12 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature - Running the Gauntlet - Part 4S2E12 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – Running the Gauntlet - Part 4‘APC Submission Inbound (Again)’Amidst the shimmering mirage of the APC Submission deadline, James and Jon meet up again with Sam Nicholson (Sammy Nic) to wade into part 4 of Sam’s APC journey to discuss his ongoing APC submission document progress and review action points from the previous episode.Sam has again been burning the midnight oil and investing blood, sweat and tears as he pours over his documentation, comments and guidance provided by friends, family and colleagues. In this episode, Sam updat...2021-09-0649 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E11 Hybrid WorkingS2E11 Hybrid WorkingJames and Jon are picking up a long-serving topic this week, continuing their past conversations and looking ahead to how we are all going to cope with the new style of working called HYBRID WORKING. Our research and thought-provoking snippets are from two particular recent articles from ‘orgvue’ and ‘cipd’ on the topic of hybrid working.Is it just a new fad, a fancy new piece of on-point business speak to add to your jargon-busting bingo, or is it actually a really important, interesting and evolving topic… We’ll leave you to decide!2021-08-301h 04SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E10 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – Running the Gauntlet - Part 3‘APC Submission Inbound’Back for the third instalment as James and Jon meet up again with Sam Nicholson (Sammy Nic) to discuss his ongoing APC progress and review action points from the previous episode.Sam has continued to develop his submission documentation and in this episode, James and Jon give Sam some key tips on how to fine-tune his documentation so that it can be the best it can be and deliver exactly what the assessors are looking for. It is not long now before the APC Submission window opens. If you are a can...2021-08-161h 24SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E9 Submission PitfallsAPC Submission PitfallsJames and Jon are on-topic this episode as the Autumn 2021 Submission window is soon to open the submission process is very much in everyone’s focus.With their APC Assessor hats firmly poised, the boys tag team the soapbox as they discuss, contemplate and rant a little about the pitfalls and challenges that beset some candidates when they attempt to submit their APC Final Assessment documentation.All in all, it should be a very simple process if only you would read the guides! We hope you find the dis...2021-08-021h 04SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E8 Random FindsIt’s a Friday afternoon, sun’s out, and across their virtual desk James and Jon are having one of those truly random conversations, fuelled by a recent article in RICS Modus (“Buried deep: nine of the strangest building site finds“ - 15.07.21) about what strange things people have found on building sites or through their everyday work…The boys traverse the years from the 1400’s (yes we know, a little while ago!) to more recent times discussing the Pharaoh’s, Pablo Escobar, a hoard of gold coins and touching on some of James’s career highlights in darker parts of...2021-07-2648 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E7 VIP GUEST - Sophie Perkins MRICSVIP GUEST - Sophie Perkins MRICS We cannot sufficiently express our joy and gratitude to our latest VIP Guest, Sophie Perkins, for spending time with us recording this episode of the SurveYOUR podcast. Sophie, a professional Chartered Building Surveyor, PPE shoe entrepreneur, a champion for women in surveying and new mum was a joy to have a chat with. James and Jon in their inevitable fashion chatted through career path, life history and what made Sophie want to become a surveyor. Sophie is a surveyor through and through and from itchy feet as a youngster build...2021-07-191h 15SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E6 - Running the Gauntlet - Part 2S2E6 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – Running the Gauntlet - Part 2 ‘Stepping it up a gear’Back for the second episode of this series James and Jon meet again with Sam Nicholson (Sammy Nic) to discuss progress and review action points from the previous episode. Sam has impressed the boys, he has invested some serious time and effort and achieved over the last 4 weeks. James and Jon chat through Sam’s latest submission docs, with their assessor hats on and pick apart a technical competency, whilst providing constructive criticism and advice for some fine-tuning...2021-07-121h 06SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E5 Variety ShowJames and Jon discuss a variety of smaller topics this week. Following on from last week’s podcast, what the boys are planning to bring a bit of R&R back into their lives, James’s new measuring device, an update on the ever-successful APC Roadshow, a quick plug for the new online ‘Question Time’ Jon is working on with Bola Abisogun OBE FRICS, an update on James’s project experiences and materials shortages and a reminder to all our listeners about the free APC resources from DeLever. All in all, a variety of interesting topics, thoughts and fun. 2021-07-0545 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E4 What a Week!Tired, fatigued, demotivated, run-ragged, sleep-deprived, stressed, burnt-out are all key watchwords for this weeks podcast!James and Jon are tired and fatigued and keen to talk about what they and everyone else seems to be feeling from the effects of Covid, Brexit and the way life currently feels like wading through treacle! But also, about how they are building in down-time, treats and coping mechanisms…The boys, chat and chew it all over in their own private (and very public) therapy session and maybe, just maybe it will help all of our listeners in the re...2021-06-2855 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E3 ShortagesSteel, Concrete, Cement, Timber and now Plastics, whatever is next or left !?What a bizarre turn of events, global warming, brexit, covid and an industry, our industry, normally at the forefront of any downturn (recessionary or not) fighting its way out of yet another damp paper bag it finds itself in!James has read and digested the topic and has some interesting comments and Jon is along for the ride. Whilst mulling it over, the boys start to pick apart the issues and throw in their thoughts and how they see it panning out. ...2021-06-1447 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E2 - Running the Gauntlet - Part 1S2E2 The SurveYOUR podcast Special Feature – Running the Gauntlet - Part 1 ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’What a great opportunity to follow in the footsteps of a real live APC candidate! James and Jon are joined again by Sam Nicholson (Sammy Nic) to discuss his progress and plans as he embarks upon the last few months of his APC journey.Running the Gauntlet will touch on all aspects of Sam’s preparation and documentation as he navigates the final stages. We have even set up a special ‘Sam’s Relaxometer’...2021-06-061h 01SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS2E1 The SurveYOUR Crystal Ball #2!S2E1 The SurveYOUR Crystal Ball #2! The Boys are back in town! After a short interlude to catch their breath from their fantastic legacy making podcasts, with over 2,700 downloads to date (which is a lot when they were not expecting many)... James & Jon reflect on their Series 1 Predictions and seeing who got the closest.Looking ahead to Series 2 over the next 6 months their predictions include topics such as, Covid, Furlough, Workplace, Industry troubles and will James and Jon get away on holiday in August, were all part of the ingredients in the mixing bowl of spec...2021-05-311h 13SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1 FINALES1 FINALE – Thank You!Wow, 20 episodes in and over 2,600 downloads! Thank You for your support!An idea to deliver a podcast once a month turned into once a week because we are having so much fun doing it and we have found YOU, an audience who enjoy our eclectic mix of topics, guests, rants and general fun.As we bring season one to a close, a huge thank you to all of our guests and topic suggestions and to SammyNic who is our up and coming third wheel.Have we got a...2021-05-2410 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E20 Mock Up NOT Mess UpJames, Jon and Sam discuss one of the most important things you can do in preparing for your APC Final Assessment…. A Mock Interview!Jon chairs 100’s of mock interviews every year and over the last 15 years has facilitated well over 3,000 assessments! With that number of interviews under his belt, there are a few stories he can tell. Interestingly, many of the stories are the same, year on year, so James, Jon and Sam discuss the Spring 2021 mock interviews so far and identify some key areas where candidates can make improvements, whilst give some key guidan...2021-05-1743 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E19 Lockdown, Miss OUT?James and Jon discuss a recent Built Environment Journal article penned by Jordanne Wilson, a trainee surveyor. The article reflects on the impact and effects of covid on the development of younger surveyors. Young or old, trainee or chartered this is an ever-growing topic and the boys thought the article was perfect material for the SurveYOUR podcast. An opportunity to chat through a number of thought provokers, considering the impact on surveyors starting their careers at the moment and are they missing out on the social benefits of face-to-face contact with peers and colleagues. Yet anot...2021-05-1057 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1 E18 Beds or DesksJames and Jon discuss whether you would prefer to sleep or work in it? As they consider the opportunity of converting hotel bedrooms (and retail space) into mid/post COVID individual social distancing offices.It’s a strange and consistently interesting how the leisure and retail world may spin/develop their assets and whether short or long term, local or long distance and if employers will want something like this for their pre-pandemic commuter workforce.The boys reflect and speculate on this interesting topic and as always give their thoughts and views of how this mig...2021-05-0342 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E17 COVID Passports!James and Jon tuck in and take a bite out of the hot potato that is Covid Passports. What are they? How do we feel about it? How do we think it is going to impact our Industry and are they here to stay? As you have come to expect, the boys have an opinion and also how all of this could impact on their own businesses. Further toppings were added with the appearance of a very large Mr Waspy, who brought a small amount of excitement into the mix.As always, the SurveYOUR podcast is a joy...2021-04-2648 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E16 Competence in NumbersS1 E16 Competence in Numbers James and Jon have been promising Sammy Nic that they would attend his APC Study Group for weeks, so, finally, the SurveYOUR podcast popped along to find out what it is all about, how the APC study group was set up and what tips can they give to other APC candidates.We discussed APC challenges and questioning technique, how they meet twice a week to discuss Mandatory and Technical Competencies and test and challenge each other with assessor style Q&A on APC competency knowledge and experience. What a g...2021-04-1926 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E15 InspirationersWe want to start this off with just… WOW! James and Jon were honoured to have Dan, a Chartered Building Surveyor and Natasha a Commercial Real Estate Surveyor and APC Candidate along to the podcast to chat about what brought them both into surveying and the trials and challenges they have both dealt with along the way… In the mix we discussed cancer, self belief, ‘burglaring’ your brother (there is more to tell here :o), the APC being a lonely place and Dan’s infectious smile. See us on YouTube @survpod to experience it for yourself!2021-04-1254 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E14 Presentationickery - APC Hot topicAn opportunity for anyone preparing for their APC Final Assessment to draw on over 30 years of APC assessment experience!James and Jon and Sam(my) discuss the RICS APC online assessment 10-minute presentation and visual aids. A topic that often makes, 30-year presenting veteran, Jon’s blood boil, due to some of the ludicrous advice and guidance given!Hold things up to the camera, screen share project documents… just some of the daft advice and guidance we hear. Clearly given by those that often do not understand the importance of the presentation and the use of vi...2021-04-051h 29SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E13 Catching Our Breath - James & JonJames and Jon pause, take stock and catch their breath for a moment as they reflect on the amazing fun they have had in the first 12 episodes of the SurveYOUR podcast. The fabulous guests and the already huge amount of ground they have covered. Also up for discussion is the strange disappearance of January to March 2021, in a puff of smoke, and how their businesses and general wellbeing is going at the moment…A chance to kick back and nod your head, shout your agreement at your podcasting device and laugh along with the boys as James and...2021-03-2959 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E12 Turn Tables - James, Jon & SamJames and Jon have enjoyed discussing Sam Nicholson’s career and jam-packed life to date, they thought they would lull him into a false sense of security and turn the tables by allowing Sam to pick up the reigns and ask them some questions instead!Running around buildings hitting each other with loaded sticks, music, the movies, family life and business, work ethic and a keen sense of you can achieve anything with a bit of hard work, is all part of the discussion... Oh yes and James loves football (YAWN)… More excitingly James is expecting another baby...2021-03-221h 12SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E11 VIP GUEST - Bola Abisogun OBE"Founder of DiverseCity Surveyors, Non Exec Director of the Chartered Surveyors Training Trust, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Fellow of RICS and awarded an OBE in the 2019 New Years Honours list... meet Bola Abisogun OBE... Pull up your comfy chair, make yourself a cuppa and enjoy the next 80 minutes as James and Jon have a great time chatting with Bola about business, life, turning 50, flying learjets and meeting the Queen. Plus, the passion he has for promoting surveying and being a solid role model for new trainees coming into our surveying profession".Please leave us your comments an...2021-03-151h 19SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E10 SurveYOUR podcast - Workplace PredictionsJames and Jon discuss one of the hot topics currently on everyone’s mind and lips…. Where and how am I going to work when it all gets back to normal? Another question (for a future podcast) is probably, what is ‘normal’ now? Drawing on 10 predictions from a recent CBRE publication “The Future Workplace - Top 10 Predictions 2021”, James and Jon discuss each prediction and give their unique viewpoint on their own experience, trials and tribulations in the past, present and future of the workplace. In hindsight, maybe their first hurdle is the ability to read out loud on a live podca...2021-03-081h 11SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E9 VIP GUEST - Sam Nicholson - Career PathFollowing the success of ‘Lifeboat Man’ (S1E5) we have invited our VIP Guest, Sam Nicholson, back to the SurveYOUR podcast to massage his ego, discuss his eclectic career path and bring us bang up to date as he embarks upon his new career in Building Surveying. We covered Sam’s early experience of surveying which then took a back seat as he embarked upon a ten-year hiatus, surfing, saving lives and skiing in the French alps and a more down to earth local role training off-shore workers for five years. Finally, coming full circle back to Building...2021-03-0151 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E8 VIP GUEST - Sara CameronChartered Commercial Property Surveyor, public sector team leader and navigating life and career challenges. James and Jon chat with Sara Cameron FRICS about thankfully avoiding Building Surveying, managing wellbeing, building resilience and allegedly being a closet introvert. Sara comments on her initiatives such as ‘www.surveyorhood.com’ and ‘www.surveyorhood.com/celebr8surveyors’ plus building and managing a new team in the middle of Covid19! It was a joy to chat with Sara and James and Jon have known Sara through their engagement with RICS Matrics and Governing Council. Sara’s commitment and ‘can-do’ attitude is an inspiration to sur...2021-02-221h 03SurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E7 VIP GUEST - APC Journey - Sam Nicholson - 260121James and Jon chat with Sam about starting out on his APC adventure. education, previous job experience, training wind farmers, furlough and applying the school of life to his meticulously APC management plan. Focused, driven and it would seem firmly in control.Please leave us your comments and don't forget to subscribe Enjoy Links www.survpod.com www.twitter.com/survpod www.instagram.com/survpod2021-02-1529 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E6 Route Master - APC Routes Discussion - 290121‘Route Master’ takes James and Jon on a journey of discussion and reflection through the different APC routes. It not only explains the routes but also reflects on 30 years of support and assessment, discussing the pros and cons of each one.With the odd anecdote thrown in, if you are considering your APC route options then ‘Route Master’ is well worth a listen before you take the plunge. If listening to ‘Route Master’ conjures up any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask at www.survpod.comPlease leave us your comments (you can do that at w...2021-02-0845 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E5 VIP GUEST - Lifeboat Man - Sam Nicholson - 260121Lifeboat-man, Water-man, Surveyor-man and APC-candidate. Volunteering for the RNLI, measuring how much water is in the sea, living life to the full, but with all the traits of a surveyor and a very carefully managed itinerary. Meet Sam ‘Blue Steel’ Nicholson EsqJames and I have only recently (last 10 months) met Sam and have been impressed with his drive and commitment to his APC Journey. Sam, like our last VIP guest, is also based in the North East of England.It was great to hear about his experiences and work with the Lifeboat and we look f...2021-02-0132 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E4 VIP GUEST - Michael Henning - 221220What a joy it was to catch up with our international man of mystery, Mr Michael Henning FRICS. Amongst other things, we discussed his 45th year in surveying, how he became a quantity surveyor, homemade soup blenders, what would he tell his 20-year-old self now and whether he would rather be a surveyor or the captain of a cruise liner!James and I have known Michael for years through the RICS Matrics and he runs a well-established practice in the North East of England.It was great to catch up with Kidson too, M...2021-01-2553 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E3 APC Referral... Discussion - 140121James and Jon discuss APC Referral, how, why and what you should do next, including a few anecdotal candidate faux pas and things that make us APC Assessor-angry. Please leave us your comments and don't forget to subscribe Enjoy Links www.survpod.com www.twitter.com/survpod www.instagram.com/survpod2021-01-1842 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E2 SurveYOUR podcast - 2021 Predictions - 080121James and Jon discuss their five predictions for 2021, including covid, technology, working practice, travel, furlough, zombies, Russian scientists and vacuum packed birthday cake!Please leave us your comments and don't forget to subscribeEnjoyLinkswww.survpod.comwww.twitter.com/survpodwww.instagram.com/survpod2021-01-1050 minSurveYOUR Podcast (@survpod) - For All SurveyorsS1E1 SurveYOUR podcast - Who We Are?James and Jon discuss their career paths to date...This episode includes PE Teachers, playing on building sites at the age of 15 and coming out of school with practically no qualifications and yet still working hard to become a professionally qualified surveyor.Please leave us your comments and don't forget to subscribeEnjoyLinkswww.survpod.comwww.twitter.com/survpodwww.instagram.com/survpod2020-12-2232 min