Order of Australia Nominations

22 October, 2020

The Order of Australia recognises Australians for outstanding service or exceptional achievement. Take a few moments of your time to nominate someone exceptional.

Webinar - 15 July, 2021

New South Wales Strata Defects Information Session for AIQS Members

This webinar is designed for AIQS members who are currently on, or are interested in being on, one or both of the AIQS Strata Defects Inspection Panel in New South Wales.

Please note: The webinar access link will be emailed to registered attendees on the day of the session.

Recorded Webinar - 15 July, 2021

Webinar: New South Wales Strata Defects Information Session for AIQS Members (Recording Option)

This webinar is designed for AIQS members who are currently on, or are interested in being on, one or both of the AIQS Strata Defects Inspection Panel in New South Wales.

Please access the recording here: https://zoom.us/rec/share/BEBaVpNWFT5PEpyLw3wyKkFJbJc_3sJP1Ynsu0MgdOjIN9DYi_AkMH_OUUqUBw4.--jIXiM4Ewduf8-_

Note: You will be required to enter your name & email address to access the recording. Recording access will expire on 15 October 2021.

Essential Work - Construction in New South Wales

20 July, 2021

In respect of the current NSW Health Orders, AIQS has received the following advice from HWL Ebsworth.

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AIQS 'Inquiry into Procurement Practices for Government-Funded Infrastructure' Submission

26 July, 2021

AIQS has written a submission to the 'Inquiry into Procurement Practices for Government-Funded Infrastructure' - House of Representatives Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities.

CPD Event - 25 November, 2021

New security of payments reform

Perth, WA

Security of Payment Law Reform - Inside the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Bill 2020 (WA) (Bill)

The WA government recently announced the introduction of the above Bill into State Parliament. It aims to deliver the current government’s election commitment to “provide a fairer system for those carrying out construction work or supply related goods and services in WA.”

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Inquiry into Procurement Practices for Government-Funded Infrastructure

29 October, 2021

On Thursday, 14th October 2021, AIQS appeared at the public hearing for the Inquiry into Procurement Practices for Government-Funded Infrastructure. AIQS was represented by CEO, Grant Warner, and AIQS Directors Mike O’Shea FAIQS, CQS and Simon Squire FAIQS, CQS.

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Life Cycle Cost Analysis Information Paper

14 Feb 2022
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CPD Event - 29 July, 2022

Quantity Surveying Professionals Measuring Embodied Carbon

Melbourne, VIC

Register for this face-to-face event to gain insights into why quantity surveying professionals are best suited to measure embodied carbon for construction projects. Slattery is leading in this space and we are thrilled that Tom Dean will be showing you the way forward. Numbers are strictly limited, so get in quick!

CPD Event - 18 August, 2022

Counting the Costs – Why Estimates Fail

Fortitude Valley, QLD

Accurate client budget estimates are critical to any client’s decision to fund civil construction. With the Government funding the majority of civil infrastructure from taxes, we all, pay for cost blowouts and poor investment decisions.

This presentation will explain the psychology of project owners and engineers, how to estimate for uncertainty, quantifying the unknowns, setting contingency levels appropriate for the level of design maturity, project governance, the economic outlook, including supply chain engagement, dealing with optimism bias and implementing best practice principles to deliver High confidence budget estimates.