by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Council Cost Reports, Quantity Surveying
There are multiple factors to consider when estimating the cost for a Development Application (DA) for Council. Most importantly, the cost estimate for the development has to be genuine, accurate, and at market cost. If the consent authority reviews the estimate as...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
Concrete is the most used building material in modern-day. According to Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (2020), 70% of the world’s population lives in a structure that contains concrete. As durable as it may seem, concrete can be prone to concrete cancer, a...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
The Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (NSW) (The Act) is a response to the need for overall quality improvement of construction work across NSW, and will ensure the safety of those entering the property market. The...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying
Dating back to the 18th century, quantity surveyors and quantity surveying has always been a profession based on the expert knowledge of construction costs and contracts. Throughout history, quantity surveyors (QS) have been engaged to measure and “quantify” the...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying
Capturing Common Property in Capital Works Plans: The responsible body for a strata scheme is called the Owners Corporation. It is made up of all the owners of lots in a property. For lot owners, anything inside their lot is considered their property. This includes...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Insurance Valuations, Quantity Surveying
In the face of potential natural disasters or fires, accurate insurance coverage is essential for strata buildings. But who’s the right expert for generating Insurance Valuation Reports? Meet the Quantity Surveyor – a construction industry consultant renowned...
