The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors - Presentation

AIQS background & how they can support building consultants/ PLUS 2 Legal Presentations -Do you need a demolition licence & Lost Opportunity

Event Description:

About the Guest Speaker:

Presenter: The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)

The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) is the peak body for quantity surveying professionals in Australia.

Established in 1971, AIQS has been dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional excellence and continuous development for its members for over 50 years.

Presentation to Include :

• AIQS background/history
• AIQS Member application process - requirements of qualifications and experience
  a. Capex
  b. Opex
  c. Mainenance Plans
  d. Expert Reports (Quantum)
• Limitations on ASBC Members to complete cost estimates within Building Expert Reports
• Key contact/s at AIQS for ASBC Members to attain the services of an AIQS Member
• Open discussion soliciting comments from ASBC Members on ideas on how AIQS/ASBC could further collaborate

Legal Update Speaker:

David Creais, Partner, Bartier Perry

1. Topic: Lost Opportunity

Presentation to include:

• Must an owner provide the builder with an opportunity to rectify defects?
• Not according to the Court of appeal in Ceerose Pty Ltd v The Owners - Strata Plan No 89074

2. Topic : Demolition as part of rectification - do you need a demolition licence?

Presentation will include:

• What is "licenced demolition work?
• What are the exceptions?
• What is the difference between an unrestricted licence and a restricted licence?

Event Details:

📅 Tuesday 17 February 2026
🕒 7.00 am - 9.30 am. (breakfast included)
📍 Rydges Parramatta - 116-118 James Ruse Dr, Parramatta
🅿️ $10 Rydges Car Park (There is free parking on the surrounding streets)

Cost to attend (Including light breakfast):

• FREE - ASBC Members & First Time Guests
• $ 75 (excl GST) - Returning non-members, 2nd breakfast meeting
• $150 ( excl GST) - Returning non-members for subsequent breakfast meetings thereafter
• $ 35 (excl GST) - Member's Partner / Admin Staff / Retired Members

Please note:

• This meeting attracts 2 CPD points
• Due to catering and event booking requirements we are unable to provide a refund once registration is confirmed.
• If you have previously registered as a 1st time guest but did not attend, you must register this time as a 2nd time guest

Contact:

E: asbc.nsw@asbc.com.au

W: asbc.com.au

M: 0425 280 798