by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
We have the pleasure to announce that Archi-QS’ Nominated Architect, Sarah Bozionelos, has contributed an article to the Architecture Bulletin Vol. 77 No. 2 / December 2020. In this Construction Issue, Sarah shares her thoughts on why quality projects are...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Council Cost Reports, Quantity Surveying
The decisions and actions made prior to the construction stage can define the success of your project. Sourcing expertise suited for the particular project scope can be difficult. As Quantity Surveyors (QS) we share our role and the services that we offer related to...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
The devastating Grenfell Tower fire in London in June 2017 is one of the most horrifying examples of how flammable cladding can be. In Australia, it sparked the discussion for government intervention for a nationwide replacement of combustible cladding. More recently,...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Council Cost Reports, Quantity Surveying
There are multiple factors to consider when estimating the cost for a Development Application (DA) for Council. Most importantly, the cost estimate for the development has to be genuine, accurate, and at market cost. If the consent authority reviews the estimate as...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
Concrete is the most used building material in modern-day. According to Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (2020), 70% of the world’s population lives in a structure that contains concrete. As durable as it may seem, concrete can be prone to concrete cancer, a...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture
With the news of what will soon be the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower occupying the Sydney skyline (ArchitectureAU Editorial, 2020), and the countless articles online about the return of wood in architecture, we can’t help but to dig deeper into the different...
