Professionalism in Geomatics
Series: Engineering Surveying Showcase ; (1) April 2001, 43(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Considers the concept of professionalism when applied to chartered surveyors. Outlines how the RICS maintains professionalism through high educational standards, CPD, ethical standards and compulsory professional indemnity insurance. Highlights geomatics as a dynamic professional discipline which is not easily defined by standards of practice, but suggests that the manipulation of spatial data may alter this in the future. Concludes that it is the responsibility of RICS members to ensure they act in a professional and ethic manner.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64038 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 112653-1001 |
Considers the concept of professionalism when applied to chartered surveyors. Outlines how the RICS maintains professionalism through high educational standards, CPD, ethical standards and compulsory professional indemnity insurance. Highlights geomatics as a dynamic professional discipline which is not easily defined by standards of practice, but suggests that the manipulation of spatial data may alter this in the future. Concludes that it is the responsibility of RICS members to ensure they act in a professional and ethic manner.