by Archi-QS | Dec 12, 2023 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying
During any phase of a project, if a developer finds themselves in disagreement with their head contractor, they have the option to engage a Quantity Surveyor to prepare an Expert Witness Report for an impartial assessment during litigation. There are several reasons...
by Archi-QS | Sep 8, 2023 | All Posts, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
When should I update my Capital Works Plan? As mandated by the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 No 50 section 80, a capital works plan needs to be reviewed every 5 years: “(3) An owner’s corporation may, by resolution at a general meeting, review, revise or replace...
by Archi-QS | Sep 4, 2023 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying, Strata Services
A Capital Works Plan, formally known as a Sinking Fund Forecast, is a document that outlines the anticipated future expenses required to maintain and upgrade the common property of a strata scheme over 10 years. It serves as a roadmap for managing the financial...
by Archi-QS | Aug 16, 2023 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying
A Progress Drawdown Report provides a comprehensive overview of the progression of works whilst mitigating project risks and seeing the sustainable use of finance for all parties involved. In this blog post, we will talk about the particularities of this report and...
by Archi QS | Jul 12, 2023 | All Posts, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
A Construction Finance Initial Report, also known as a Construction Budget Report, Pre-Construction Report, or Pre-Con, plays a crucial role in obtaining approval for a construction loan facility from project financiers before commencing construction work. This report...
by Archi-QS | Sep 14, 2022 | All Posts, Council Cost Reports, Insurance Valuations, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Strata Services, Tax Depreciation, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
Visionaries: Samuel Star (Archi-QS Founder and Principal) has been published in the June-August 2022 Built Environment Economist. With over 30 years of accumulated knowledge and experience in the quantity surveying industry, Samuel is undeniably a visionary of his...
