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Spend on a Quantity Surveyor to Save a Lot

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,...

Bill of Quantities – The Rise of the Quantity Surveyor

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...

Client Choice Award Winners

Client Choice Award Winners: Last year we, Archi-QS, signed up to take part in the Client Choice Awards 2020. The results are in, and it is our absolute pleasure to announce that we have been named as Best Quantity Surveying Firm (<30m revenue),...

Construction Cost: Estimating Towards Project Success

Construction Cost: Estimating Towards Project Success A Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a construction cost expert; a qualified professional with a degree in Construction Economics. A Quantity Surveyor is equipped to navigate the requirements of council,...

Sydney Trams in Review

Sydney Trams on George Street have caused so many disruptions during their construction, and this year we have been rewarded with a mostly functioning system, that has transformed this arterial road. Sydney CBD has become an unbearable web of...