ACT Chapter Event: Contingency Allowances - Lessons Learnt from Civil Projects that are applicable to Commercial Projects

Deterministic contingency factors for estimates are subjective and driven by your organisation's internal preference. When challenged about the percentage allowances in their estimates, Quantity Surveyors may struggle to clearly communicate the reasons behind the percentages allowed.

This event aims to unpack the rationale behind contingency factors and dive a little deeper into causes that drive the contingency allowances and how range-based deterministic methods are utilised in the Civil sector to manage those causes. The presenter will then offer an explanation of how to translate these methods for Commercial project use. 

About the speaker:

Adré de Waal MAIQS, CQS

Adré is an experienced Quantity Surveyor whose portfolio includes infrastructure, health, commercial, and educational projects, with a specialty in basement planning, civil works, and utilities. With global experience from projects in Australia and Africa, Adré brings a unique perspective. He has in the past lectured part-time at the University of Canberra, focusing on construction methods, estimating, and project management.

Adré is the President of the ACT Chapter of AIQS and a Chapter Counsellor for Engineers Australia’s NSW Risk Engineering Society. With this CPD event, he advocates for a refined approach to deterministic contingency methods.

About the Event:

Date: Wednesday, 9th of October 2024
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: National Press Club of Australia (Situation Room), 16 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
Price: AIQS Members $48 (incl. GST) // Non-Members $60 (incl. GST)
CPD: 1 point

The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of AIQS.