Former chief construction adviser wades into RICS row, calling it ‘arrogant and naive’

By Tom Lowe2021-02-08T10:10:00

Paul Morrell speaks out as group appoints QC to lead review into its handling of BDO governance report

The UK’s former chief construction adviser has called the current leadership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) “arrogant and naive” over its handling of a governance scandal which has rocked the organisation.

Paul Morrell, who was the government’s first chief construction advisor between 2009 and 2012 under prime ministers Gordon Brown and David Cameron, told Building that breaking up the 152-year old institution was “one solution” to making it operate more effectively.

Already registered? Login here

To continue enjoying Building.co.uk, sign up for free guest access

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Enjoy company features, CEO interviews, architectural reviews, technical project know-how and the latest innovations.

Limited access to building.co.uk
Breaking industry news as it happens
Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

Get your free guest access SIGN UP TODAY

Subscribe now for unlimited access

Subscribe to Building today and you will benefit from:

Unlimited access to all stories including expert analysis and comment from industry leaders
Our league tables, cost models and economics data
Our online archive of over 10,000 articles
Building magazine digital editions
Building magazine print editions
Printed/digital supplements

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

View our subscription options and join our community