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...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying
A common mistake in the construction industry is the lack of external expertise hired. Developers may think that they can save money by hiring the bare minimum consultants. The fact is that the construction industry is a costly, complicated one, where any project has...
by Archi-QS | May 19, 2021 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying
Bill of Quantities – The Rise of the Quantity Surveyor It is believed that the Bill of Quantities (BOQ), while in its formal form dates back to the 19th century, originated in Egyptian times with the construction of the pyramids. A BOQ is a central piece of...
