
Building Surveys Integrating Whole Life Carbon Assessments: RICS 2nd Edition Guidance for 2026 Valuations
The built environment accounts for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, yet until recently, most building surveys focused solely on structural condition and market value. That changed on July 1, 2024, when the RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment 2nd edition became mandatory for all RICS members [6]. Now in 2026,























