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...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture
Placemaking refers to the planning, design, and management of public spaces. By using assets found within the local community, potential and inspiration, the approach promotes people’s well-being. Cristina Kelly and Vedran Dzebic of experimental design studio Entro...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
The Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (NSW) (The Act) is a response to the need for overall quality improvement of construction work across NSW, and will ensure the safety of those entering the property market. The...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture
A transformation of pre-loved structures, a reinvention to suit the needs of the current occupants, a complex job proofing for the future. This is adaptive design. It changes its behaviour and its resources to better suit the current need of its occupants. Countless...
