by Archi QS | Oct 22, 2026 | All Posts, Council Cost Reports, Quantity Surveying
You have a NSW development, a rough idea of what it will cost, and a DA form asking for the Estimated Development Cost. The question is which threshold you fall into, and whether you need a formal EDC report from a quantity surveyor. Quick Answer: Do I Need an EDC...
by Archi QS | Oct 20, 2026 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying
There is more to buying or developing a commercial property than its purchase price. A developer or investor has to know what they are getting into before they sign for a site. That means the condition of the existing building, the site around it and sometimes the...
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 | 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 | Jun 12, 2024 | All Posts, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
Embodied carbon accounted for 16% of the whole-of-life carbon footprint of Australia’s buildings in 2019. To address and reduce this impact, the NSW Government introduced the Embodied Emissions Material Statement. This requirement is part of a comprehensive...
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...
