Webinar - 3 December, 2024

Webinar: 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 hold this joint webinar in which our experts will present and discuss these issues and more. Bring your questions and take away innovative ideas to put into practice.
Recorded Webinar - 3 December, 2024

Webinar: Costing Upfront Carbon – Tackling it from the Outset (Recording Option)

Please find the link to the recording HERE

This recording will expire on the 5th of December 2025.

CPD points: 2

Once you have watched the webinar, please add this activity to your AIQS CPD diary (available in your member portal).

CPD Event - 12 February, 2025

AIQS WA Event: The Rise, the Fall and the Crystal Ball

Perth, WA

This panel discussion among industry experts will focus on the identification of major factors driving change in the market; including the impact COVID had on construction prices, disruptions to the availability of labour and material supply chain, and ability of the stakeholders to foresee price fluctuations (its impact on Clients as well as Builders), and the 'reasonability' and 'fairness' of Rise and Fall Clauses in Residential and Commercial Contracts in the Australian Construction Industry and cost projections for 2025 and the near future.
CPD Event - 18 February, 2025

Construction Project of the Future (from Day One!)

Sydney, NSW

How does a future focused commercial building, which could transform the way buildings are developed around the world, get created?

Experience in real-time how a project team delivers cutting-edge projects.

This face-to-face event is a must for all key stakeholders in the property and construction sectors.
CPD Event - 26 February, 2025

SA Chapter CPD event - Unfair Contract Terms Legislation Update

Adelaide, SA

AIQS, together with Lynch Meyer Lawyers, are pleased to offer a presentation to members on the important new Unfair Contract Term reforms.

The Unfair Contract Term legislation invalidates certain unfair contract terms and creates penalties for businesses who use unfair terms in their contracts. These reforms, effective from 10 November 2023, significantly expand the types of contracts caught by the legislation and proscribe increased and additional penalties.

The reforms expand the application of the legislation to standard form contracts where one party has fewer than 100 employees or has a turnover of less than $10,000,000.

It is commonplace for clients to use standard form contracts. QS’s need to be particularly aware of these new changes and the risk!

The presentation will cover changes to the law and provide helpful tips and guidance as to what sort of terms may fall foul of the legislation.

Light refreshments and networking will follow Charles's presentation.
CPD Event - 2 April, 2025

QLD Chapter CPD event: Security of Payment - Update

Brisbane, QLD

Join us for an in-person event in which our presenter, Russell Welsh FAIQS CQS, will provide an overview of the security of payment landscape within Australia.

Security of payment legislation was first introduced in Australia in 1999. Subsequently all states and territories adopted their own version of security of payment legislation. Differences in the legislation between jurisdictions are substantial. Attempts at harmonisation have been made, but what is the state of play today? Does it matter?

When answering these key questions, Russell will also explore the role of the QS and AIQS in the security of payment process.
CPD Event - 25 June, 2025

QLD Chapter Event: The Basics of Security of Payment - Adjudication under the BIF Act Unwrapped

Brisbane, QLD

Join us for an in-person event in which our presenter, Russell Welsh FAIQS CQS, will follow on from the hugely successful April 2025 'Security of Payment - Update' event which introduced the various security of payment (SOP) legislation in all Australian states and territories.

In this session, Russell will explain the essentials of the adjudication process under the BIF Act, and how to ensure compliance with the BIF legislation and examples of why such compliance is essential.
 
This event is a must-attend for all professionals involved in the administration, management and valuation of building, construction, infrastructure and mining contracts, which deals with such essential things as the timing and content of payment claims and payment schedules.

Light refreshments and networking will follow Russell's presentation.
CPD Event - 2 July, 2025

AIQS Sri Lanka CPD Event: Navigating the 2025 Revisions: Key Changes in Sri Lanka’s Procurement Guidelines and Manual 2024 (Goods, Works and Non-Consulting Services)

Colombo

Join us for an in-person event in which our presenter, Mr. Prageeth Pathmendra, will present on Navigating the 2025 Revisions: Key Changes in Sri Lanka’s Procurement Guidelines and Manual 2024 (Goods, Works and Non-Consulting Services).

Public procurement refers to the acquisition of Goods, Works, Non-Consulting Services, and Information Systems using public funds or other financial resources from local or foreign sources. The procurement process is governed by key principles of Economy, Efficiency, Effectiveness, Equity, Transparency, Integrity, Fairness, Openness, Cost-Effectiveness, Competitiveness, and Accountability.

In Sri Lanka, public procurement has traditionally been regulated through a framework of Procurement Guidelines, Manuals, Acts, and Government Circulars, with the Procurement Guidelines and Manual forming the core instruments guiding procurement practices.

Until the end of 2024, procurement activities for Goods and Works were primarily governed by the Procurement Guidelines and Manuals (2006) issued by the former National Procurement Agency (NPA). With effect from 2025, these have been superseded by the Procurement Guidelines and Manual – 2024 (Goods, Works, and Non-Consulting Services), published by the National Procurement Commission (NPC).

Given this transition, it is imperative that all stakeholders involved in public procurement—particularly procurement entities, bidders, consultants, and oversight bodies—familiarise themselves with the key revisions and structural changes introduced in the new Guidelines and Manual. Understanding these changes is essential to ensure compliance, enhance procurement outcomes, and uphold the principles of good governance and public accountability in the use of public resources.

Light refreshments and networking will follow Mr. Prageeth Pathmendra's presentation.
Workshop - 30 September, 2019

DesignBUILD Expo 2019

Sydney, NSW

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