Webinar - 20 May, 2025

Webinar: 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.
Webinar - 22 May, 2025

Webinar: 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.
Webinar - 27 May, 2025

Webinar: 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.
Webinar - 3 June, 2025

Webinar: 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.
Networking Event - 5 June, 2025

2025 NSW QSEP Trivia Night

Sydney, NSW

It’s that time of year again – AIQS QSEP invite you to join your fellow quantity surveyors and construction professionals for an evening of friendly competition at the annual Trivia Event.

Gather your colleagues, form a team, and put your trivia skills to the test as firms go head-to-head for the coveted trophy. The event will be held at The Occidental Hotel, located next to Wynyard Station, kicking off at 5:45pm on Thursday, 5th June.

Enjoy a great night of networking, fun, and food platters provided for all attendees. We look forward to seeing you there!
Webinar - 10 June, 2025

Webinar: 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
Webinar - 18 June, 2025

Webinar: 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.
Webinar - 26 June, 2025

Webinar: 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.
Networking Event - 4 July, 2025

2025 NSW QSEP Blood Drive and Networking Event

Sydney, NSW

Please join us for a slightly different networking event on a Friday morning. We will have milkshakes and party pies after making a meaningful contribution.