Who are RICS? The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) were formed with the intention of promoting and enforcing industry standards. They have an underlying focus on professional qualifications and the impact they have on development and management of construction projects. RICS offer two types of membership, Associate (AssocRICS) and Chartered (MRICS). See red book valuation as a guide and know more about the rics cpd hours and how to enroll.