Keeping a clean sheet

New research commissioned by RICS Management Consultancy Faculty and published in conjunction with Cranfield University highlights compelling reasons why surveyors should spend more time considering the possibilities of conflicts of interest inherent in their rapidly changing profession. "Organising change: conflicts and dilemmas in surveying and consultancy" recommends that property firms should focus on ethical issues and review their ethical policies. RICS should publish 'good practice' case studies to assist firms with ethical policies and establish an ethical appeals panel for clients. An executive summary is available at http://www.rics.org/ricscms/bin/show?class=ResearchReports&template=/includes/showresearch.html&id=54&faculty=Management%20Consultancy&faculty=All%20Faculties. http://www.rics.org/ricscms/bin/show?class=PressRelease&template=/includes/showpr.html&id=953&faculty=Management%20Consultancy&faculty=All%20Faculties