Events
Cost performance of Mega Projects: The case of the Sydney Opera House’ in Australia and discuss about the trends and developments in the quantity surveying profession.
The presentation will examine the fascinating and complex world of mega projects, focusing on one of the most iconic structures of the 20th century: the Sydney Opera House. This presentation will explore the cost performance of this monumental project, examining the financial, political, and engineering challenges that shaped its journey from conception to completion.
The Sydney Opera House is celebrated as an architectural marvel and a symbol of Australia’s cultural identity. However, its construction was fraught with controversy, primarily due to significant cost overruns and delays. The presentation will analyse the factors that contributed to these cost escalations, including the groundbreaking design, the engineering hurdles, and the shifting political landscape.
The Sydney Opera House was one of the most complicated and demanding projects of its time, but the challenges it faced are still present in modern megaprojects. The presentation will provide useful insights into the cost performance of megaprojects, which can then be applied to future projects.The Sydney Opera House was one of the most complicated and demanding projects of its time, but the challenges it faced are still present in modern megaprojects. The presentation will provide useful insights into the cost performance of megaprojects, which can then be applied to future projects.
Date: November 14, 2024
Location: Four Points by Sheraton Ploenchit, Bangkok (previously known as Novotel Ploenchit)
Time: 6pm for a 630pm start till 830pm
Ticket Prices: THB 500 (includes dinner)/ pax
CPD Point: 1 point
How to Register: To purchase a ticket to this event, please transfer to:
Bank: Siam Commercial Bank PCL
Branch: Wireless Road, Bangkok
Account number: 049-452380-6
Account name: Association of Quantity Surveyors สมาคมผู้สำรวจปริมาณ (เอคิวเอสที)
After you have transferred your please send the transfer slip to finance@aqst.or.th with a copy to events@aqst.or.th by 10 November 2024.
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About the speaker:
Professor Anthony Mills
B.App.Sc (QS), M. Bldg, PhD (Melb), FAIQS, CQS
Professor Anthony Mills is Chair of PAQS, and is formally President of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. He currently holds the academic position of Chair of Construction Management in the School of Architecture and Built Environment , Deakin University, Australia. His university service was recognized by the PAQS Academic Excellence Award in 2019.
Prof. Mills has had an extensive 35 year career as a QS in industry. He has held positions in major QS consulting firms, and government authorities. Prof. Mills completed a PhD at the University of Melbourne in 2002, and later became a member of staff, before later joining Royal Melbourne Institute of technology in 2005. He joined Deakin University in 2010, and then became Dean of the School from 2014 to 2021.
He is an international expert in research in construction economics, and has strong track record in developing and leading research projects in the fields construction cost management and quantity surveying
About the PAQS:
The Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) is a regional association representing quantity surveyors from across the Asia Pacific region. PAQS is committed to promoting the profession of quantity surveying and supporting its members in their professional development.
For more information on PAQS, visit
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the world’s leading experts on quantity surveying!
AQST, in collaboration with the Australian institute of Quantity’s Surveyors (AIQS), are proud to bring you our first joint face to face CPD event.
Join us as we delve into the key challenges and opportunities that arise at the nexus of smart and sustainable urban development featuring One Bangkok, embodied carbon reduction from a Quantity Surveyor perspective, and 5D BIM digital solutions to solve construction digitalisation challenges, forging a path towards a more sustainable and resilient urban future.
The event will conclude with a panel discussion from esteemed construction experts from Thailand and abroad who will discuss the current construction and quantity surveying trends mentioned above.
The conference invites professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to engage in a dynamic exchange of ideas, fostering a collaborative spirit that will contribute to the sustainable transformation of our urban landscapes. We are honoured to have Mr Andrew Brady, current National President of AIQS and Mr. Grant Warner, CEO of AIQS to take part in this event.
Platinum Sponsor:
Webinar: Soil Improvement Solutions in Special Foundation Engineering – AIQS
AQST, in collaboration with AIQS, are proud to present this webinar which examines how advancing urbanization and industrialization, especially in the conurbations, means that more and more structures – including industry and infrastructure – must be built in areas with difficult subsoil or on man-made reclaimed land.
Over several decades, BAUER has designed and successfully executed many soil improvement projects all over the world, including the compaction of reclaimed land, reinforcement of tailing dams and improvement of the subsoil for various infrastructure and industrial projects.
Along with reference projects, different solutions and applications of soil improvement techniques will be discussed during this webinar, and special emphasis will be given to information that is relevant to the work of Quantity Surveying Professionals. About the speaker:
Dr Philipp Schober
Head of International Department / Soil Improvement Asia Pacific Division bei BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH
Dr Schober is the Head of the International Department and Soil Improvement for BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH in the Asia Pacific Region. Philipp has over 15 years’ experience as geotechnical engineer, including research work and lectures at the University of the German Federal Armed Forces in Munich. During the past 7 years working with BAUER, he has focused on soil improvement solutions. He has been responsible for the tender, design, execution, and technical support of various soil improvement projects in different parts of the world, including major infrastructure and industrial projects.
About the webinar:
Date: 3 April 2024
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm (Bangkok time GMT +07:00)
Cost: THB500 for Members
CPD: 1 point
Event Status: Completed
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Kolej Laila Taib is an institution owned by Yayasan Sarawak that offers diploma courses in various fields. Their Quantity Surveying division organized a trip to Thailand. Mr. Leong Choong Peng, Advisor and Mr. Seth Leong, Managing Director of Mentabuild, both part of the AQST Management Committee welcomed them.
The visit also include first hand experiences with local practices in the history of quantity surveying in Thailand, the formation of AQST, local cost control practices and a site visit for the students to a local project offering insights to local construction techniques.
Event Status: Completed
Some photos from the event as follows:-
This event introduces the AQST Code of Conduct and all members are required to attend in order to gain membership.
About the speaker:
Leong Choong Peng FAIQS, CQS
Leong Choong Peng has 50 years of work experience as a quantity surveyor. He has worked on projects in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Bangladesh. He is the Advisor to Menta build Limited (previously known as Arcadis Thailand), a construction consultancy based in Thailand.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors UK (FRICS), a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FAIQS), a Certified Quantity Surveyor (CQS-AIQS), a Member of the Singapore Institute of Surveyors & Valuers (MSISV), a Member of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (MRISM), a Registered Consultant Quantity Surveyor of the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (CQS-BQSM), International Cost Engineers Council Accredited (ICECA), an Associate of the Chartered Institution of Arbitrators UK (ACIArb), and was an Accredited Mediator of the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB Malaysia).
He is currently a Councillor of AIQS International Chapter Region 1, and was a Director of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (2018 – 2022), a founding member of the Association of Quantity Surveyors Thailand (AQST) and served as representative of Thailand in the ASEAN Association of Quantity Surveyors (AQSA). He had previously served as Chairman for the RICS Thailand Association.
Date: 12 September 2023
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Type: Webinar
Cost: Free Of Charge
CPD: 2 points
Event Status: Completed
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 12 January 2023 was a resounding success, bringing together members to reflect on the past year and chart a course for the future. Key achievements were highlighted, thanking all founders including the road of the AQST formation and detailed reports on financial performance and project outcomes were presented. Attendees engaged in productive discussions on upcoming initiatives, demonstrating a shared commitment to the organization’s goals. Elections for new leadership positions were also conducted smoothly. The AGM concluded on a positive note, with a renewed sense of purpose and clear action plans for the year ahead. We thank all attendees for their valuable contributions and look forward to a prosperous year working together.
Date: 12 January 2023
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Type: Face to face
Location: U- Sathorn Bangkok, 105,105/1 Soi Ngam Duphli, Thung Maha Mek Sub-district, Sathorn District, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Cost: Free Of Charge
CPD: 1 point
Event Status: Completed
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