by Archi-QS | Jun 30, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
What is the DBP? The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (DBP) Act regulates design and building work in NSW by imposing certain obligations on Design, Building and Engineering Practitioners. The DBP Act covers class 2 buildings and buildings that include a...
by Archi-QS | Jun 30, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
What are They? Standards Australia is the country’s leading independent, non-government, not-for-profit standards organisation. Australian Standards (AS) establish a common language to define quality and safety. In a nutshell, a standard is an industry-backed solution...
by Archi-QS | May 24, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
On 18 December 2017, the NSW Government introduced the Building Products (Safety) Act 2017 (the BPS Act) as part of its 10-point plan for fire safety in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. The BPS Act enables enhanced powers to monitor and restrict the...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Insurance Valuations, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
Once a building is complete and occupied, it must be managed and maintained to meet the expected living standards and adhere to the relevant regulations. At Archi-QS, we offer a range of post-occupancy services related to these needs. 1. Replacement Cost Estimates:...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
Here at Archi-QS, our team has decades’ worth of knowledge and experience within the construction industry. Below we introduce our construction services leading up to and relating to the construction stage of a project. 1. Initial QS Budget: The purpose of this...
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...
