Building Consultancy + Cost Planning
Archi-QS offers comprehensive building consultancy and cost planning services for every stage of your project’s lifecycle. From expert cost estimating and progress drawdown reporting to tax depreciation schedules, we provide accurate, compliant, and timely documentation that supports informed decision-making and seamless project delivery. Our structured, stage-by-stage cost advice ensures budgets align with design intent and project objectives, while early identification of risks and opportunities helps maximise value, control costs, and maintain financial viability throughout the entire project.
BUILDING CONSULTANCY SERVICES
As of October 1, 2023, NSW mandates embodied emissions reporting for non-residential developments. We help developers navigate these requirements, ensuring compliance with the NABERS Embodied Emissions Tool or BASIX Materials Index for smooth submissions.
Our Gross Floor Area Validation Reports help developers, architects, and builders ensure compliance with floor space ratio regulations for development applications. By thoroughly reviewing building plans, our expert team verifies the project specific areas against legislative requirements.
We assist strata managers and property owners in developing clear, practical Initial Maintenance Schedules that outline all common property assets requiring ongoing care. Our schedules are easy to follow, with defined responsibilities, realistic timelines, and recommended maintenance methods, ensuring seamless upkeep and long-term performance across the building’s lifecycle.
We support developers, architects, and builders by managing Planning Portal submissions to ensure smooth, compliant approvals. Our team coordinates all required documentation and details for each project, streamlining the process and helping keep each development moving forward without delays.
COST PLANNING SERVICES
We assist developers in meeting council requirements by preparing expert Estimated Development Cost (EDC) reports. Our AIQS Certified Quantity Surveyors prepare detailed reports without limitations, whether it’s under $3 million, over $3 million or a State Significant Development.
Estimated Development Cost (EDC) and Employment Estimate
We assist developers with CIV and EDC calculations for State Significant Development that include in-fill affordable housing, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations. Our AIQS Certified Quantity Surveyors provide expert reports to support development approvals and promote affordable housing growth.
We prepare tailored Initial Cost Plans to provide clear, early insight into project costs during the schematic and developed design phases. These plans support developers, architects, and project consultants in evaluating feasibility, refining design options, and uncovering potential cost risks before they arise. Whether at concept stage or during design development, our cost plans are aligned with stakeholder needs, helping guide smarter, more informed decisions from the outset.
BUILDING CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Embodied Emissions Reporting
As of October 1, 2023, NSW mandates embodied emissions reporting for non-residential developments. We help developers navigate these requirements, ensuring compliance with the NABERS Embodied Emissions Tool or BASIX Materials Index for smooth submissions.
Gross Floor Area Validation
Our Gross Floor Area Validation Reports help developers, architects, and builders ensure compliance with floor space ratio regulations for development applications. By thoroughly reviewing building plans, our expert team verifies the project specific areas against legislative requirements.
Initial Maintenance Schedule
We assist strata managers and property owners in developing clear, practical Initial Maintenance Schedules that outline all common property assets requiring ongoing care. Our schedules are easy to follow, with defined responsibilities, realistic timelines, and recommended maintenance methods, ensuring seamless upkeep and long-term performance across the building’s lifecycle.
Planning Portal Management
We support developers, architects, and builders by managing Planning Portal submissions to ensure smooth, compliant approvals. Our team coordinates all required documentation and details for each project, streamlining the process and helping keep each development moving forward without delays.
COST PLANNING SERVICES
Council Cost Reports
We assist developers in meeting council requirements by preparing expert Estimated Development Cost (EDC) reports. Our AIQS Certified Quantity Surveyors prepare detailed reports without limitations, whether it’s under $3 million, over $3 million or a State Significant Development.
Estimated Development Cost (EDC) and Employment Estimate
We assist developers with CIV and EDC calculations for State Significant Development that include in-fill affordable housing, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations. Our AIQS Certified Quantity Surveyors provide expert reports to support development approvals and promote affordable housing growth.
Initial Cost Plan
We prepare tailored Initial Cost Plans to provide clear, early insight into project costs during the schematic and developed design phases. These plans support developers, architects, and project consultants in evaluating feasibility, refining design options, and uncovering potential cost risks before they arise. Whether at concept stage or during design development, our cost plans are aligned with stakeholder needs, helping guide smarter, more informed decisions from the outset.
