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The New Keynesian Consensus
A Survival Guide for Tier One Contractors. Earlier this week, a court granted Roberts Co Co-Founder and Rich Lister Andrew Roberts a...
Michael Nixon
Apr 253 min read
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RICS MEG Explores Australian Construction Challenges and Strategies
Congratulations to the RICS MEG for VIC/TAS on another successful CPD event! Photo: RICS Event 23/4 Special thanks go to the event...
Michael Nixon
Apr 244 min read
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Plumber wins £130,000 payout after he was left out of work Whatsapp group while off sick
An employment tribunal has ruled that excluding an employee from a work-related WhatsApp group can be considered discrimination. Photo...
Michael Nixon
Apr 202 min read
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Is the term "reasonable" litigious by nature?
Being litigious means being prone to engage in lawsuits or legal manoeuvres, especially to an excessive degree. So, does leaving matters...
Michael Nixon
Apr 163 min read
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The most misunderstood role in Construction.
In the UK and Australia, our standard construction and engineering contracts include a role known by various titles such as contract...
Michael Nixon
Apr 162 min read
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Homes Victoria has released an EOI through the Buying for Victoria website to establish a New Builders Panel.
The Expressions of Interest will be the first part of a two-part procurement process, with the successful applicants invited to...
Michael Nixon
Apr 151 min read
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Set Your Project Up for Success: The Value of Detailed BOQs and Expert Review
Bills of Quantities have been around (in one form or another) for over a hundred years; the document in this photo is an example from...
Michael Nixon
Apr 112 min read
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Don't Get Caught Out: The Reality of Tier Who Childcare Construction
The reality is that most childcare builders fall into the tier who category. They often work under tight construction schedules and have...
Michael Nixon
Apr 111 min read
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RICS Market Review April 2025
Global uncertainty, combined with domestic regulatory change, a fragile demand outlook, and expectations around inflation, are creating...
Michael Nixon
Apr 101 min read
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"Hire an AI Agent before you hire a Human".
This leaked AI memo from Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke describing Shopify’s hiring policy reframes the question "Can AI do this job?" to "Prove...
Michael Nixon
Apr 95 min read
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Replacing the AIQS Academy
Nine months on from the suspension of the AIQS Academy, plans for a new Academy have still not been shared with the Membership. However,...
Michael Nixon
Apr 82 min read
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The APC Diary - QS Infrastructure Professionals
An AIQS Candidates Guide. This guide to the APC Diary for QS Infrastructure describes a typical application and includes tips for...
Michael Nixon
Apr 73 min read
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The APC Diary - Quantity Surveyors
An AIQS Candidates Guide. This guide to the APC Diary for Quantity Surveyors describes a typical application and includes tips for...
Michael Nixon
Apr 73 min read
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The AIQS Competency Standards
An AIQS Candidates Guide. As of 2024, the AIQS has two Competency Standards Documents depending on whether the AIQS Membership office...
Michael Nixon
Apr 12 min read
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Victorian Building Reforms Celebrated as a Win for Consumers (and Surveyors)
AIBS and ACA supportive of the Buyer Protections Bill. While some aspects of Victoria's new Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer...
Michael Nixon
Apr 11 min read
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OnlyPlans
April fools day prank or AI breakthrough? Photo Credit: Clifton Harness Happy April 1. This whitepaper from Clifton Harness Co_Founder...
Michael Nixon
Mar 311 min read
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What happened to bipartisanship?
Is it impossible in the social media age? Image Credit: : Debuilt. Some voices deserve to be amplified. Adrian Harrington & Petter...
Michael Nixon
Mar 311 min read
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The Bully's Advantage: When Merit Isn't Enough
The challenge for self-directed individuals . Image Credit: : Various Unsplash If you are a self-directed individual (SDI) who...
Michael Nixon
Mar 312 min read
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