The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors

The NSW Government launched the Decarbonising Infrastructure Delivery Policy and supporting measurement guidance in April 2024, which will become operational in April 2025. The policy embeds consideration of embodied emissions into NSW Government infrastructure decision making processes. Since the launch, the measurement guidance has been adapted for national use, in close collaboration with the Commonwealth Government and other jurisdictions. This national measurement guidance received approval from Infrastructure and Transport Ministers in June 2024, marking a key step towards national harmonisation. A key aspect of the policy is measurement of embodied emissions to enable their consideration at key decision points. Infrastructure NSW is working closely with Transport for NSW and NABERS to develop an emissions factor library to continue to improve consistency of carbon measurement across both linear and vertical infrastructure. Join us for a synopsis of the key points of this policy as provided by two of the Directors at Infrastructure NSW. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gnUbNgaX

The Rise, the Fall, and the Crystal Ball. AIQS and the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) are pleased to present this Panel Session addressing the inflationary pressures experienced over the years since the arrival of COVID. Topics to be discussed include: ▪️ Material and Labour Shortages  ▪️ Challenges in Supply Chain management  ▪️ Contracts and risk management: Impact of Rise and Fall Clauses on the various project stakeholders ▪️ The future of the Construction Industry: Where is the WA market (price/market trends of key labour and material items) heading in 2025 and over the next 5 years? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gAxwbMG9

Rapid growth of the build-to-rent model promises to be a very powerful lever for alleviating pressure in the housing sector, boosting rental availability.                                                                                                       Ian Menzies, Kate Kirgizova MRICS and Brendan Browne feature in the latest The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors Built Environment Economist magazine, sharing key considerations for BTR developments.   Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/g8GECXTD   #Insights #BTR #BuildToRent #AIQS #Construction #Housing #CostManagement  

On Friday 6 December 2024, the Australian Bureau of Statistics announced that the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) replaces ANZSCO for use in Australia. The occupation of Quantity Surveyor has moved from the "Engineering Professional" group to the "Other Architects, Planners and Surveyors" group. The OSCA number for Quantity Surveyor is now 241932 and covers job titles including Quantity Surveyor, Cost Engineer, Cost Manager, Cost Planner, and Estimating Manager. AIQS is the assessing authority nominated by the Australian Government to provide expert advice to the Department of Home Affairs about qualifications and skilled employment experience with respect to the skilled occupation 'Quantity Surveyor'. #skilledmigration #quantitysurveyor #aiqs

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Join us for the annual WA Member Engagement Event on 26 February to network with AIQS members and industry colleagues. Register quickly at https://lnkd.in/gXbMqhSu

AIQS Invites you to the annual QLD Member Engagement Event being held in The Hilton, Brisbane on Wednesday, 19 February 2025. Reserve your spot at https://lnkd.in/g66KKEHj

MBM is proud to shape the industry’s future through our team’s engagement with the The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. Throughout 2024, MBM’s experts have strengthened our connection to the leading industry body through new memberships and committee appointments across national AIQS chapters.    We congratulate Melbourne’s Senior Quantity Surveyor Timothy Ewan Rice for his election to the National Vice President of Quantity Surveying Emerging Professionals (QSEP), and Brisbane Director Luke Anthony for his appointment to Councillor of the AIQS Queensland Chapter.     We also commend Senior Quantity Surveyor Shaun Sciberras on his Membership with Certified Quantity Surveyor designation in the AIQS Victorian Chapter, and WA General Manager Scott Williamson for the achievement of his Certified Quantity Surveyor designation with the Western Australian Chapter.    The AIQS has shaped cost management practices in Australia since 1971 and contributes to industry progression, professional practices, and advocacy that supports opportunities for all quantity surveyors.  #MBM #AIQS #professionaldevelopment #industryleadership  #MBMFutureShapers

By dissecting the unique factors that drive cost changes and their varied impacts across sectors, we can unlock more accurate forecasts and feasibility studies. Our Niall McSweeney and Cody Bui unpack construction cost escalation and measuring the impact of different trades by sector in The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors magazine. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gt69ZUHn

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