Cost Management & Quantity Surveying Insights

Getting the best from tendering with BIM

A complete and reliable BIM model gives contractors the confidence to bid competitively, reducing added costs for unknowns, errors, and rework while making the tender more attractive.

2025-02-19T11:14:05+11:00February 19th, 2025|Asset & Facilities Management Insights, Cost Management & Quantity Surveying Insights, Insights|Comments Off on Getting the best from tendering with BIM

Securing tomorrow’s health infrastructure amid construction cost escalation

With construction cost escalation expected to remain elevated until at least 2027 across Australia, it’s simply not possible for health sector projects to ‘wait it out’.

2025-02-19T11:13:59+11:00December 11th, 2024|Cost Management & Quantity Surveying Insights, Insights|Comments Off on Securing tomorrow’s health infrastructure amid construction cost escalation

Key considerations to build sustainable investment returns in the housing sector

As pressures on the housing sector continue to mount, a focus on cost savings alone will not guarantee sustainable returns. To create housing projects that deliver lasting financial returns and societal value, a long-term, multifaceted and holistic approach is required.

2024-11-14T10:31:02+11:00November 14th, 2024|Asset & Facilities Management Insights, Cost Management & Quantity Surveying Insights, Insights|Comments Off on Key considerations to build sustainable investment returns in the housing sector

Jumpstarting the BTR market for rapid results and long-term value

The build-to-rent market could be a game-changer in the housing crisis. With efficient design and construction and high-quality property management, there’s every reason to expect to see its full potential unlocked.

2024-11-12T11:29:38+11:00October 31st, 2024|Asset & Facilities Management Insights, Cost Management & Quantity Surveying Insights, Insights|Comments Off on Jumpstarting the BTR market for rapid results and long-term value

Accelerating supply of student accommodation to sustain Australia’s higher education exports

Getting student accommodation right is the key to unlocking the full potential of our higher education sector as an export industry. We need more students, not fewer – and the solution is rapidly rolling out more purpose-built student accommodation.

2025-03-19T09:40:45+11:00October 16th, 2024|Cost Management & Quantity Surveying Insights, Insights|Comments Off on Accelerating supply of student accommodation to sustain Australia’s higher education exports

Keeping infrastructure projects moving despite delivery headwinds

It’s clear that infrastructure projects will face ongoing escalation and other delivery challenges for some time yet. The scale, economics and duration of these projects mean that pressures in the infrastructure pipeline can’t dissipate quickly.

2024-10-17T12:03:48+11:00August 22nd, 2024|Cost Management & Quantity Surveying Insights, Insights|Comments Off on Keeping infrastructure projects moving despite delivery headwinds

Can quantity surveyors lead a digital revolution?

Digital transformation is complex and demands a real commitment to change. For the construction sector, going digital can lead to more value and less risk. So what’s holding parts of the industry back from full adoption?

2024-10-17T12:02:35+11:00April 18th, 2024|Cost Management & Quantity Surveying Insights, Insights|Comments Off on Can quantity surveyors lead a digital revolution?