by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying
Bill of Quantities – The Rise of the Quantity Surveyor It is believed that the Bill of Quantities (BOQ), while in its formal form dates back to the 19th century, originated in Egyptian times with the construction of the pyramids. A BOQ is a central piece of...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
Client Choice Award Winners: Last year we, Archi-QS, signed up to take part in the Client Choice Awards 2020. The results are in, and it is our absolute pleasure to announce that we have been named as Best Quantity Surveying Firm (<30m revenue), and are now in the...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying
Construction Cost: Estimating Towards Project Success A Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a construction cost expert; a qualified professional with a degree in Construction Economics. A Quantity Surveyor is equipped to navigate the requirements of council, strata, financial...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
Sydney Trams on George Street have caused so many disruptions during their construction, and this year we have been rewarded with a mostly functioning system, that has transformed this arterial road. Sydney CBD has become an unbearable web of traffic chaos in recent...
by Archi-QS | May 5, 2021 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying
Cost Summary Reports for NSW Councils: The very first milestone of most new building projects is the approval of the development application (DA) by Council. The DA is a comprehensive collection of documents and reports required for the application to be approved. A...
by Archi-QS | May 5, 2021 | All Posts, Insurance Valuations
Asbestos is a natural mineral that contains excellent durability, fire resistance, and insulating properties. It was popular to use in construction and across a range of other industries between the 1940s and 1980s. Exposure to asbestos can cause serious health...
