Posthumous award for leading figure in the region’s property sector

David Bucknall, who was a leading figure in the region’s property sector for decades, has been announced posthumously as the winner of the urbanist category of the RICS ‘Pride in the Profession’ vote.

The former chairman of Birmingham-based Bucknall Austin and one of the originators of Rider Levett Bucknall UK, died in 2015 while cycling, as the 76-year-old was training for an Ironman competition.

The urbanist category recognises and celebrates members of the profession who have been positive advocates for city planning and development.

More than 13,000 votes were cast during the campaign and Bucknall was voted as the most inspirational surveying story in the urbanist category.

RICS said the award recognised his extensive achievements within the built environment sector including co-funding the Birmingham Community Foundation Charity, his work in the reparation of Windsor Castle and the creation of the Telecom Tower in Kuala Lumpur as well as his commitment to encourage fresh talent into the construction industry which he was awarded an OBE for in 2013.

Adam Ellis-Morgan, managing partner at RLB, said “It is great that RICS has acknowledged David who was not only a leader in the built environment sector but instrumental in the development of the West Midlands. We are delighted that RICS in marking its 150th anniversary has named David as one of the true pioneers of the sector with the Urbanist winner award.  We continue to work by his principles today of providing the highest quality and innovative solutions to our clients.”

Sarah Speirs, from RICS, added: “With RICS 150th anniversary we wanted to recognise those who have really made a difference to not only the industry, but society as a whole.  The ‘Pride in the Profession’ initiative showcases and promotes how rewarding the career can be as well as some of the iconic projects many of those in in the industry have been involved in.

“There is no doubt that David Bucknall played a part in shaping the profession and setting the scene for the future of surveying.”

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