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AIQS & MBM Hosted Event – Construction Project of the Future Panel Discussion

Our Managing Director, Bob Richardson recently had the privilege of moderating an event hosted by the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) and MBM.

The event united industry leaders from various sectors inspiring discussions about the bright future of commercial building projects.

During the event discussions, current trends highlighted the transformative potential of AI in construction.  In addition, the conversations did not forget to acknowledge the challenges that lie ahead.

It was great to see a great mix of industry professionals from the panel including MBM Director Autumn Lu, Regional Director of NSW and ACT at Multiplex Anthony Duarte, Partner at Gray Puksand Donna Wheatley, and Principal Lawyer at Doyles Construction Lawyers Jim Doyle.

Overall, the valuable insights shared at the event inspired a collective vision for the evolution of the construction industry.

Additionally, visiting MBM’s new commercial office space fostered a warm, open atmosphere that encouraged meaningful conversations.

We eagerly anticipate the next event!

VISIONARIES ARTICLE – AIQS BUILT ENVIRONMENT ECONOMIST MAGAZINE

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FUTURE THINKING

BUILT ENVIRONMENT ECONOMIST MAGAZINE

Interested in reading the latest insights from Bob Richardson?

One of two AIQS handpicked Fellow CQS members chosen to tell readers of their visions.

As seen in the article, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, a visionary is a person who has the ability to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc. will develop in the future and to plan in a suitable way.

In the article, Bob shares his visions for the construction industry and quantity surveying profession.

For example, he highlights his thoughts about the two types of QS that will emerge:

  1. The technology advanced knowledge cost engineer or
  2. The client-focussed manager

If you want to read the full article please click on the link here: BEE21Dec_Visionaries

 

Bob Richardson Appointed Chair of Construction Forecasting Council for ACIF

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Congratulations to our Managing Director, Bob Richardson who was recently appointed as the Chair of the Construction Forecasting Council of the Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF).

The ACIF is the meeting place for leaders of the construction industry in Australia.  The Construction Forecasting Council is a panel of economists and industry leaders whose role is to review and provide input to the data that forms the ACIF Forecasts.

The ACIF forecasts are the most credible forecasts of demand for the construction industry within Australia.

ACIF noted that they are “honoured and privileged” to have Bob as the new Chairperson who brings a wealth of  knowledge and experience to the Council.

The latest ACIF forecasts were released on the 11th May 2018 following a briefing to the industry in Melbourne at the Design Build Conference.  To obtain your copy of the forecasts and to see the key messages from the forecast go to www.acif.com.au/forecasts.

To see the video summary of the briefing follow the link here.