by Archi QS | Apr 7, 2025 | All Posts, Architecture, Council Cost Reports, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
What is ‘The Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy’ In February 2025, the NSW Government introduced the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy to guide the development of low to mid-rise residential buildings in urban areas. The policy aims to address the growing demand for...
by Archi QS | Apr 4, 2025 | All Posts, Council Cost Reports, Strata Services
In the world of construction and development, Estimated Development Cost (EDC) reports are essential for planning and financial forecasting. These reports, which assess the projected costs of a development, come in varying levels of complexity depending on the size...
by Archi QS | Mar 31, 2025 | All Posts, Council Cost Reports, Strata Services
Staying ahead of regulatory changes is crucial to ensuring the smooth progress of projects. One of the latest changes developers need to be aware of is the shift from Capital Investment Value (CIV) to Estimated Development Cost (EDC) for council cost reports which...
by Archi QS | Jul 12, 2023 | All Posts, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
A Construction Finance Initial Report, also known as a Construction Budget Report, Pre-Construction Report, or Pre-Con, plays a crucial role in obtaining approval for a construction loan facility from project financiers before commencing construction work. This report...
by Archi QS | Jun 9, 2023 | All Posts, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 is an important document that sets the standards for construction in Australia. The new edition of the code has come into effect on May 1, 2023, and it is expected to bring significant changes to the industry. Changes relate...
