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Benefits of Joining
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Membership of the Institute provides the highest level of
peer recognition within the industry. Recognition of the
postnominal for Life members [LFAIQS], Fellow [FAIQS], Associate
[AAIQS] and Affiliate [AIQS Affil] are recognised and respected
by other professionals, clients, the public, government
departments etc
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The Institute offers many opportunities for members' personal
and professional development through networking and gaining
wider experience and knowledge of the profession e.g.,
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events, annual
symposiums and improved communications
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The Institute is able to negotiate attractive deals for its
members, e.g., accommodation, fee-free credit card, corporate cards
for various services and professional publications. For
more information on products and services benefits for members
visit the National
Building and Surveying Alliance (NBSA)
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As a member you will receive The Building Economist which
provides quarterly updates of Current Construction Costs which
have an every day application, as well as many technical
articles to keep you abreast of current thinking and
developments in the industry. The institute is also producing
practice notes and policies statements on a range of topical
professional issues and keeps members up to date through local
and overseas newsletters. You can also receive free the
Australian Journal of Construction Economics and Building.
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You can influence your own future by being an Institute
member and have input to its policies, direction and activities,
which can affect your job opportunities and professional growth.
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The Institute promotes the profession to client groups and
influences them to select services based on quality or best
practice rather than lowest cost. An AIQS Members' Business
Register promotes members to potential QS clients.
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The Institute plays a vital role in ensuring adequately
trained degree graduates are produced by tertiary institutions.
This occurs through the Institute course accreditation process
and liaison with academic staff
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The public, other professionals and clients are more likely
to respect and trust the services of Institute members who are
subject to an established Code of Ethics, undertake continuing
professional development and have passed stringent assessment of
professional competence.
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There are many professional forum and other occasions when
the voice of the profession must be heard to ensure your
continued inclusion in the building and construction team of
professional. The Institute is that voice on your behalf
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The Institute promotes and defends the interests of the
profession and industry which are under attack from many the
interests of the profession and industry which are under attack
from many
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International Recognition is given to Institute members by
the certification of the International Cost Engineering Council
for those who are CPD qualified
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To be successful the Institute needs all appropriately
qualified people to be members
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The Institute is assisting QS development in the region and
facilitating opportunities for Institute members in neighboring
countries.
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The Institute consists of members in all Australian states and
territories, with additional members located throughout the
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Its structure includes regional and overseas divisions, state
Chapters and a National Office, which serves all members.
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As a corporate member you can seek election to a position at any
level, serve on Chapter and National Committees and/or have
direct input to the Institute's decision making by liaising with
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The Institute serves the interests of members by representing
them on industry peak councils, statutory authorities and
international bodies:
- The Australian Council of Building Design Professionals
- The Australian Construction Industry Forum
- The Australian Council of Professions
- Construction Information Systems Australia
(NATSPEC)
- Standards Australia - Technical Committee
- The Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors
- The International Cost Engineering Council
- The National Building and
Surveying Alliance
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