‘Parry’s Tables’ defies internet age to reach century

‘Parry’s Tables’ defies internet age to reach century

A 100-year-old book of calculation tables, seen as indispensable by valuation and property professionals despite the internet age, is celebrating its centenary with a new edition. The 13th edition of…
College of Estate Management granted taught degree awarding powers

College of Estate Management granted taught degree awarding powers

NEWS RELEASE The College of Estate Management (CEM) is delighted to have been granted taught degree awarding powers by the Privy Council. The College, based in Reading, provides undergraduate and…
HRH The Prince of Wales awarded the 2011 CEM Property Award

HRH The Prince of Wales awarded the 2011 CEM Property Award

The CEM Property Award is a prestigious accolade given annually to an individual or organisation with an impressive record of achievement in property and construction delivery in the UK. The…
CEM Annual Presentation Ceremony

CEM Annual Presentation Ceremony

The Town Hall in Reading provided the perfect venue for the CEM annual presentation ceremony on Saturday 9 July 2011. The event was attended by 109 happy diplomates and prize…
University of Reading and CEM agree independent futures

University of Reading and CEM agree independent futures

The College of Estate Management (CEM) and the University of Reading have agreed a plan which will see CEM pursue the awarding of its own degrees. This will involve the…
Royal celebration for the College of Estate Management

Royal celebration for the College of Estate Management

The College of Estate Management celebrated its 90th anniversary at a reception on May 4 at Clarence House, hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales. The event marked the college's…
Is it time for FM to be chartered?

Is it time for FM to be chartered?

A recent debate on chartered status for FM professionals, held to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the College of Estate Management, revealed differences of opinion across the FM sector which…
Obituary – Victor William ‘Bill’ Taylor LLM, FRICS 12 April 1929

Obituary – Victor William ‘Bill’ Taylor LLM, FRICS 12 April 1929

Bill Taylor was a stalwart member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for some 22 years. During this time he became widely known both as a lecturer and public…
Graduation Day for CEM diploma students presented by leading lights of RICS

Graduation Day for CEM diploma students presented by leading lights of RICS

A graduation ceremony for the presentation of the College's diplomas, certificates and prizes took place in The Great Hall of the University of Reading on Saturday 11 July 2009 and…