by Archi QS | Oct 29, 2026 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying
Picture opposing counsel working through a quantity surveyor’s expert report line by line. Where did this quantity come from? Who told you to assume that? Why this rate and not the contractor’s quote? A report that can’t answer those questions on its...
by Archi QS | Oct 26, 2026 | All Posts, Council Cost Reports, Quantity Surveying
You have a set of architectural plans and a floor space ratio control. The question is how much of the building actually counts. In NSW, gross floor area (GFA) is the planning-defined floor area of a building, used to test it against controls such as floor space ratio...
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...
