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...
by Archi-QS | May 5, 2021 | All Posts, Tax Depreciation
Tax Depreciation Schedules for Developers Turning into Landlords: While the build-to-rent (BTR) sector has already established its position in the property markets of countries such as the UK, Canada, and the US, the Australian market is slowly catching up with the...
by Archi-QS | May 5, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture
Consult a Quantity Surveyor: Changes to Security of Payments Regulations The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Regulation 2020 (NSW) (New Regulation) commenced on 1 September 2020. The New Regulation, which up until 1 March 2021 only applied to...
