The NSW Government has remodelled the method for estimating development costs, aiming to simplify and increase transparency. These revisions are based on recommendations outlined in the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s Operation Dasha report, with the...
Starting December 1, 2023, the Building Commission NSW will assume the responsibility of overseeing the building and construction industry in NSW. Let’s explore the functions and objectives of this recently established commission. What’s The Building...
The September edition of the Built Environment Economist features an article authored by our principal, Samuel Star. This article comprehensively outlines the various roles of a Quantity Surveyor within the realm of construction and renovation projects. “As a...
The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 is an important document that sets the standards for construction in Australia. The new edition of the code has come into effect on May 1, 2023, and it is expected to bring significant changes to the industry. Changes relate...
As of 1 May 2022, under the Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Information) Regulation 2021, all NSW Strata Schemes are required to submit one annual report per calendar year to the Strata Hub portal. A $3 administration fee per lot will also be enforced which will...
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...
