by Archi-QS | Sep 11, 2023 | All Posts, Strata Services
When it comes to maintaining a building’s integrity, there’s a common misconception that we simply set a date for replacements or repairs and expect residents to foot the bill. But here’s the real deal – that’s not how Capital Works Plans...
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 | 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...
by Archi-QS | Dec 8, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Strata Services, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
Project Remediate is the introduction of a 10-year interest-free loan to applicable owners’ corporations for cladding remediation works. The NSW Government will pay for the interest on the loans on behalf of unit owners to fund and fast-track the removal of high-risk...
by Archi-QS | Dec 3, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Strata Services, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
How long will Project Remediate take and what are the steps involved? There is an 11-step streamlined process designed to ensure that the owners corporation is guided along the way and receive quality assurance from every service provider and contractor involved....
by Archi-QS | Nov 30, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Strata Services, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
The Office of the Building Commissioner has recently provided clarity on the application of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) in construction projects. Understanding this is vital, as adherence to industry practices might not necessarily equate to compliance with...
