| | Please note: the oldest webinars are at the top of this list, while the most recently run webinars are at the bottom. Information presented in the webinars is correct at the time of upload. |
| | Managing Insolvency Issues
This webinar will focus on the key insolvency challenges facing the construction industry.
Attendees will gain insights into the alarming insolvency statistics in the industry, relevant laws like the Corporations Act, the SOPA (and its recent amendments), and the Murray Report's recommendation advocating for a QLD-like trust monies system. Find out more. |
| | Explainer - Getting the most out of Member Advantage
Members of AIQS who reside in Australia have access to a discount program known as Member Advantage, which allows for significant savings on a broad range of items - from car hire to groceries.
View this brief webinar to learn about how to make the most of this program and start saving dollars today! Find out more. |
| | Enabling the Modern Quantity Surveyor
Rapid technological changes have impacted the work of the QS. The panellists in this webinar will discuss how these changes can best be utilised by both emerging Quantity Surveyors and those who are already established within the profession.
Topics of discussion will include: - Suggested data-related tools that QS Professionals can leverage in their work
- The extent to which QS professionals should familiarise themselves with BIM
- The current and predicted future needs of developers and clients
Find out more. |
| | The Secret of Timber Projects: How to Make Them Stack Up
Have you been asked to price a timber design only to find that the proposed option can't meet the client's target budget? This is an all too familiar scenario which often doesn't need to be the case.
Join Laurence Ritchie in this webinar brought to you by WoodSolutions as he unpacks the key cost-drivers for timber buildings, and explains how others have avoided this issue. Find out more. |
| | Calibrating Upfront Carbon
During this webinar, a panel of construction industry professionals will discuss the methods that their companies are employing to assist in the overall reduction of upfront carbon emissions on construction projects.
The panel, moderated by Simon Squire FAIQS, CQS, will shed light on an area of the construction industry that is undergoing rapid change.
Professionals attending will be inspired to take the lead in calibrating the quantification and measurement of upfront carbon. Find out more. |
| | Vertical Transportation Systems in Contemporary Buildings - International Chapter - Region 1
Vertical transport systems are essential facilities in modern buildings, including lifts, escalators, walkway stairs, and horizontal walkways. Different building types, such as offices, hotels, houses and flats, have different requirements and usage characteristics for vertical transport systems.
Register for this webinar to hear Mr Wilson Chan introduce the design points of vertical transport systems and standard requirements in layman's language. Find out more. |
| | Reducing Embodied Carbon: The Quantity Surveyor's Role in Achieving Net Zero In this presentation, we will examine the crucial role that Quantity Surveyors can play in mitigating embodied carbon emissions.
We will explore effective methodologies for calculating embodied carbon and emphasise the adoption of innovative materials to minimise environmental impact. Find out more. |
| | Elevating Urban Landscapes - Urbanisation, Low Carbon Solutions and Digital Innovations One Bangkok is being developed as the largest holistically integrated district with an investment value of over AUD 5 billion on the total land area of 42.7 acres with a gross floor area of 1,800,000m2 at the corner of Wireless Road and Rama IV Road.
During this webinar, Mr Russell Kim, Chief Design and Innovation Officer will examine how One Bangkok responds to the urbanisation, low carbon solutions and digital innovations challenges in the construction world. Find out more. |
| | Elevating Urban Landscapes - Panel Discussion During this webinar, our panel of experts will discuss urbanisation, low carbon solutions and digital innovations as they relate to the construction industry. Find out more. |
| | Introduction to Unfair Contract Terms Legislation The purpose of this webinar is to provide an introduction to Unfair Contract Terms Legislation. The following questions will be answered: - What is the legislation?
- What are the recent major changes to the legislation?
- Who does the legislation apply to?
- What contract terms are likely to be deemed 'unfair'?
Find out more. |
| | The New Right to Disconnect Laws under the Fair Work Act This webinar provides an essential update on the new Right to Disconnect (RtD) laws.
The new RtD will be comprised by section 333M of the Fair Work Act 2009 that states: 'An employee may refuse to monitor, read, or respond to contact, or attempted contact, from an employer (or associated third party) outside of their working hours, unless their refusal is unreasonable.'
Join this webinar to find out more about these laws and learn the steps that your business can follow in preparing for the coming changes. Find out more. |
| | Cost Management with 5D BIM / Embodied Carbon Cost Management Services – A Quantity Surveyor's Perspective This webinar features two subject matter experts who present key information on the following:
Mr Frank Cui discusses Cost Management with 5D BIM in your digital transformation journey.
Mr Puttipong Pothi discusses Embodied Carbon Cost Management Services – A Quantity Surveyor’s Perspective. Find out more. |
| | Bridging Construction and Finance - Essential Insights for Quantity Surveyors in Real Estate Join us for an insightful webinar where we will delve into the critical intersection of construction and finance.
Key topics will include understanding the Capital Stack in real estate lending, assessing sponsor and market risks, navigating valuation and construction challenges, and exploring essential risk mitigants employed by financers. Find out more. |
| | Adoption of AI and its Role in Quantity Surveying / Embodied Carbon Assessments This webinar features two subject matter experts who present key information on the following:
Mr Stanley Chang discusses Adoption of AI and its Role in Quantity Surveying.
Sr Kevin Wong discusses Embodied Carbon Assessments. Find out more. |
| | Head Contract Administration During this webinar Glenn Crisp will provide a practical guide to head contract administration.
Glenn will discuss current complex clauses while providing a visual example to demonstrate the intended purposes for which the clauses are designed.
In addition, Glenn will highlight the stringent role and onus on the Contractor in dealing with typical 'industry' head contracts. Find out more. |
| | Costing Upfront Carbon – Tackling it from the Outset We know lowering upfront carbon is critical but how do we consider carbon costs on a project from the outset? How can we use quality data to accurately quantify and benchmark upfront carbon, choose optimal approaches and budget accordingly?
AIQS and GBCA are delighted to present this joint webinar in which our experts will discuss these issues and more. Find out more. |
| | Open BIM Data Platform and its Application in the Quantity Take-Off This webinar features an in-depth presentiaon by Dr Pan Duozhong on open BIM data platform and its application in the quantity take-off. Find out more. |
| | Explaining the Decarbonising Infrastructure Delivery Policy During this webinar, Infrastructure NSW will present an overview of the Decarbonising Infrastructure Delivery Policy and measurement guidance and provide an update on the implementation program, including the resources that will be available to support industry and government agencies. Find out more. |
| | Early Contractor Engagement (ECE) Contracting The purpose of this webinar is to provide an introduction to Early Contractor Engagement (ECE) Contracting, with a focus on the following questions: - What is Early Contractor Engagement (ECE) Contracting?
- What are the advantages?
- What are the disadvantages?
- How is this set up?
Find out more. |
| | International Women's Day 2025 - Accelerate Action Join us for AIQS's upcoming webinar, 'International Women's Day 2025: Accelerate Action', where we come together to celebrate and empower women's achievements while advancing gender equality in our industry.
This webinar will feature inspiring speakers and thought-provoking discussions aimed at accelerating progress for women in construction. Together, we’ll explore innovative strategies and share success stories that will inspire viewers to consider how and where they can drive change. Let’s accelerate action and make a lasting impact this International Women’s Day! Find out more. |
| | Unlocking Commercial Tax Depreciation for Quantity Surveyors Join us for Unlocking Commercial Tax Depreciation for Quantity Surveyors, an engaging session designed to equip Quantity Surveyors with essential strategies for helping clients maximise asset value through commercial tax depreciation. Find out more. |
| | The Importance of ESG Strategy for a Resilient ‘ASRS Ready’ Business With the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) upon us, many companies that meet the threshold for Group 1 are frantically trying to prepare for reporting. Whilst this is important, we should not let reporting be the main driver.
This webinar will explain the ASRS and how you should prepare by focusing on your ESG strategy whilst considering the reporting requirements to design your internal processes. Find out more. |
| | Whole of Life Cycle Costing (WLC) – A Quantity Surveyor’s Perspective Join us for a webinar in which Sahar Khaledi, NSW Infrastructure sector Lead and Associate Director at WT Partnership, will present upon Whole Life Cycle Costing (WLC).
WLC is a critical financial assessment tool used by Quantity Surveyors (QS) to evaluate the total cost of an asset over its lifespan. Unlike traditional cost analysis, which focuses on initial capital expenditure, WLC considers acquisition, operation, maintenance and disposal costs to achieve long-term value for money.
For Quantity Surveyors, WLC serves as both a comparative tool for evaluating alternative designs and materials and a management tool for ongoing financial planning. By integrating WLC into project decision-making, QS professionals can enhance cost certainty, optimise budgets, and contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of built assets. Find out more. |
| | Understanding and Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Join us for an essential discussion on sexual harassment in the workplace, exploring its various forms, impacts, and legal implications. This webinar will provide viewers with an understanding of what constitutes harassment, including unwanted advances, inappropriate conduct, and behaviours that create a hostile work environment.
Whether you're an employee, manager, or industry leader, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to prevent, address, and respond to harassment effectively. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to a safer, more supportive workplace for all. Find out more. |
| | Mastering the Dual-Rate Overhead Process and Calculation for Precision Costing The custom nature of construction projects demands precise information to make risk-reducing and profit-enhancing decisions.
Applying General and Administrative (G&A) costs to a construction project tender is an often simplified methodology. G&A, or "overhead," is a substantial expense paid for a contractor's project margins and is affected by the mix of cost types that a firm projects. Unfortunately, only a handful of formulas capture the realities of its dynamics. The Dual-Rate Overhead Application Methodology is an algorithm formulated from construction contractor banking data and is considered the most accurate.
Don't miss our upcoming webinar, in which industry experts Matt Stevens PhD and John Smolders, AM, will examine and discuss the Dual-Rate Overhead Calculation. Find out more. |
| | Residential Tax Depreciation – What Quantity Surveyors Must Know in 2025 This webinar is designed to give viewers practical, real-world strategies for delivering residential tax depreciation services that are accurate, compliant, and commercially viable.
With many property investors still not claiming tax depreciation, there’s a significant opportunity for Quantity Surveyors to provide real value—and build a scalable revenue stream.
In addition to referencing the AIQS Information Paper 'The Quantity Surveyor's Guide to Residential Tax Depreciation', this session will equip viewers to take action in the market. Find out more. |
| | Circular Economy Innovations in the Built Environment In this webinar, Vanessa Cullen, CEO of FTD Circular by Forward Thinking Design, will explore the emerging frameworks and regulations driving circularity in construction, and the vital role that quantity surveyors can play in this transition.
The session will begin with an overview of circular economy principles, and why these are critical to addressing risk, waste, embodied carbon, and resource depletion. Vanessa will discuss material and market innovations, digital traceability tools, and evolving business models such as product-as-a-service and material exchanges.
Real-world examples will be drawn upon to give viewers insights into the drivers behind circular economy innovation and the implementation discussions being had across the industry. Find out more. |
| | ACIF Economic Forecasts - May 2025 Join Mr Kerry Barwise as he presents the key findings of the May 2025 ACIF Economic Forecasts.
ACIF Forecasts are a primary source of market information for the building and construction industry in Australia, providing decision makers with a reliable and accurate compass for business planning. Find out more. |
| | The Wooden Sponge – Timber as a Carbon Soak Discover how timber can play a key role in reducing embodied carbon in construction. Tailored for quantity surveyors, this presentation will offer insights into carbon measurement and reporting using Australian tools and standards, including NABERS, Green Star, and lifecycle assessment methods.
The webinar will be delivered by Tom Dean, a qualified quantity surveyor now working primarily in carbon planning. Tom's presentation will include real project case studies and will highlight the growing importance of carbon in cost planning. A live Q&A will provide space for questions and further discussion. Find out more. |
| | Defining and Measuring our way to a Net-Zero Built Environment Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) is a leading advocate for a sustainable future in the built environment, and we are thrilled that Alison Scotland (CEO of ASBEC) is able to join us to provide leading insights and highlight important features from these two reports: - ‘A Solid Foundation: A Common Definition for Net Zero Infrastructure and How to Get There.’ - Establishes a clear definition of net zero, outlines best practice carbon measurement and management standards, and provides guidance on their adoption.
- ‘Our upfront opportunity: Australia's policy roadmap to reduce upfront embodied carbon in the built environment.’ – This comprehensive policy framework aims to reinforce and amplify government and industry efforts to reduce upfront embodied carbon across buildings and infrastructure and maps out a policy ecosystem that can support the consistent upfront embodied carbon measurement methodology developed by NABERS.
Find out more. |
| | Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance – What you need to know This webinar is designed to provide participants with an overview of Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance for Quantity Surveyors. Not all insurance policies are the same and the insurance market is changing with competitive pricing flowing back into the market.
Viewers of this webinar will learn about: - Practical examples of how the policies procured on behalf of AIQS members’ work
- What is Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance and what does it cover?
- Examples of the application of Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance
- Claims examples and lessons
- Certified QS advantages with insurance
- Q&A
Find out more. |
| | How to Deal with Changes and Revisions Construction revisions, or changes to plans and specifications, are common and inevitable. In some instances, revisions are necessary to ensure projects are accurate, compliant, and reflect real world conditions. But with revisions come risks such as delays and cost overruns. Therefore, revisions must be managed effectively.
This webinar will explore options for dealing with changes and revisions. We shall review why these changes happen and how they affect the project. We will look at how to avoid or minimise change, and how best to manage and document any unavoidable revisions. Find out more. |
| | Social Life Cycle Assessment in Australia Join Dr Olubukola Tokede to better understand and learn more about the latest advancements of the Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) framework developed to assess the social and socio-economic aspects of the building industry in Australia. The presentation will include methodologies, tools, and real-world applications that showcase the benefits of S-LCA. Find out more. |
| | Digitalisation of the QS: Leveraging Models for Traditional Workflows This webinar will explore how Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Engineering (DE) are reshaping traditional QS workflows—from cost estimation and measurement to benchmarking and asset management.
Attendees will gain insights into the benefits of integrating models into typical QS tasks, reducing manual errors, and improving collaboration among project stakeholders. The session will cover key advancements such as automated quantity take-offs, data-driven cost analysis, and design interrogations through 3D visualisations, highlighting their impact on time and cost savings. Find out more. |
| | Payment for Materials On and Off Site in Construction: Legal Principles, Ownership, and Risk Management This webinar is a must-attend for Quantity Surveyors involved in contract administration & procurement. We will discuss why payment for materials is essential and guide you through the process of checking and verifying on-site and off-site materials with practical steps. A clear distinction between "materials" and "works" will be explained with reference to leading case law. You will also learn about ownership issues — who owns the materials at different stages, based on legal principles and contractual provisions.
This session will explore the critical issues surrounding payments for materials both on-site and off-site, supported by construction law cases to deepen your practical understanding. Learn about the important role of Retention of Title clauses and how they protect parties' interests. We will also examine key risks associated with payments for materials and explore effective risk management strategies. Find out more. |
| | AIQS QSEP - Paving the Way for Emerging Quantity Surveyors Join us for an online panel discussion designed to inspire and guide early-career QS Professionals and university students aspiring to enter the Quantity Surveying (QS) profession.
Hear firsthand from successful early-career professionals—Tim Rice (AIQS QSEP National President), Lauren Wilson (NZIQS QSEP President), and Imandee Jayawardena (MBMpl Sydney)—as they share how they transitioned from students to valued professionals in the QS industry. Discover the key steps they took, the challenges they overcame, and the soft skills that helped shape their careers.
This webinar provides actionable insights into building networks, and actively engaging with the industry. Whether you're seeking direction, motivation, or practical advice, this session will help you envision—and start—your own successful QS journey. Find out more. |
| | AIQS Membership Overview July 2025 - International Chapter - R2 For people who are based in UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Sri Lanka and India, we are pleased to invite all interested members to elevate their membership, and non-members to join AIQS.
This webinar will provide an overview of AIQS membership, and will discuss what is involved in the upcoming Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) interviews. Find out more. |
| | Negotiation Skills for Quantity Surveyors: Achieving Win-Win Outcomes In the dynamic field of construction, disputes are inevitable. However, dispute resolution methods such as mediation and negotiation can significantly mitigate conflicts and lead to successful project outcomes. This webinar will explore the essential techniques and strategies for resolving disputes in the construction industry.
Viewers of this webinar will learn how to navigate complex disputes and achieve win-win outcomes. The presentation will include case studies, best practices, and the latest trends in dispute resolution, providing Quantity Surveyors with the tools they need to handle conflicts effectively and efficiently. Find out more. |
| | Q&A on APC Related Competencies 2025 Part 1 - International Chapter - R2 Are you attending an APC Interview in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Sri Lanka and India in September to October 2025? Join Mr. Ajantha Premarathna, Mr. Bagavad EEswar and Mr. Akila Jayawardena in this Q&A session and discussion covering APC related competencies. Find out more. |
| | Mental Health - a Risk Management Approach Mental health issues not only impact the individual, but also their workplace, particularly where there is a claim that the mental health is a workplace injury. With a tripling of mental health compensation claims in the last 20 years, the challenge is for employers to take a proactive and risk-based approach to minimising psychosocial hazards. It can be difficult to know where to start - join this session to gain an understanding of the key issues. Find out more. |
| | From Numbers to Strategy: Demystifying Estimating and Cost Planning for Infrastructure Projects Led by experienced experts, this webinar offers attendees up-to-date knowledge that will equip them to deliver accurate estimates and implement effective cost planning strategies in real-world infrastructure projects.
Estimating involves predicting the likely cost of a project based on design information available at defined stages of design development. Estimates are typically used for budgeting and tendering purposes. This process focuses on individual cost components and is often conducted as a one-time calculation.
In contrast, cost planning is a dynamic, continuous process that supports design decisions and cost control throughout the project lifecycle. It helps ensure the project remains within budget by comparing actual costs against projections and adjusting accordingly.
Watch this webinar to learn more about two essential components for infrastructure projects - estimating and cost planning. Find out more. |
| | Dispute Avoidance – How and Why Disputes Develop When one searches ‘common causes of construction disputes’ one invariably finds posts from law firms with issues like ‘poorly drafted contracts’, ‘scope creep’, and ‘poor contract administration’, and the number one piece of advice is ‘engage legal experts’. But why is this?
Everything one needs to manage and resolve the common causes of dispute is within the QS’s toolbox, it just requires one to take ownership before the issue develops into full dispute. This webinar will provide examples of how this can be done.
Join this webinar to find out how and why disputes develop. The webinar will explore ways to manage and align expectations to promote early resolution, by utilising quantity surveying skills such as change management, risk assessment and negotiation. Find out more. |
