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 | Jan 17, 2025 | All Posts, Architecture, Council Cost Reports, Insurance Valuations, Quantity Surveying, Strata Building Bond and Inspection Scheme, Strata Services, Tax Depreciation
As we usher in the new year, we at Archi-QS are thrilled to step into another year of innovation, collaboration and excellence. This milestone offers us the perfect opportunity to reintroduce ourselves, reflect on our journey, and look forward to the year ahead as...
by Archi-QS | May 24, 2024 | All Posts, Council Cost Reports, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
Did you know that the Planning Secretary now mandates a new report prepared by a registered quantity surveyor for any State Significant Development (SSD) with an in-fill affordable housing component? This new report, known as the CIV and Employment Estimates, is a...
by Archi-QS | Mar 4, 2024 | Council Cost Reports, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
The NSW Government has remodelled the method for estimating development costs, aiming to simplify and increase transparency. These revisions are based on recommendations outlined in the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s Operation Dasha report, with the...
