INTRODUCTION

The following five year strategic plan provides a blue print for the further development of the QS profession in Australia and in particular for the growth of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

The plan was developed at an AIQS Workshop held in Canberra on the 28th of February 2005. A hand picked team, covering the full spectrum of those involved in the Quantity Surveying profession were in attendance.

The draft produced by that workshop was considered by the AIQS National Council which, as the supreme policy making body of the Institute, has the responsibility to amend the plan and allocate priorities and resources to achieve the stated goals.

An annual business plan is prepared by the Institute's General Manager and the Finance Committee prepares the annual budget to fund the plan. Council amends these as necessary and approves their implementation to achieve the Strategic Plan.

The Strategic Plan is accessible to AIQS members via the Members' Only area of the AIQS website. Members should also read the Institute News Supplement (INS) and the What's New/News Items area of the website for updates on the plan and the activities/projects being undertaken by the Institute to implement it.

ROLE OF THE AIQS

To lead, inform, develop, promote and encourage the profession of Quantity Surveying

VISION

Achieve universal understanding and recognition of the Quantity Surveying profession by 2010.

MISSION

• To inform the community of our roles and capabilities

• Set and maintain Standards of Excellence and Best Practice

• Promote QS as indispensable and independent

• Collect and disseminate the QS body of knowledge

• Develop new markets and opportunities

• Promote Careers in QS

GOALS

GOAL 1
Raise the profile of the QS profession to the public, younger people and industry.
GOAL 2
To lead and service AIQS volunteers.
GOAL 3
Provide direction and communication for members.
GOAL 4
Deliver people with appropriate competencies.
GOAL 5
Be recognized as the custodians of QS Standards.
GOAL 6
Broaden the scope of Membership.