Posted on October 14, 2024
Philippines —Arcadis, the leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, is proud to announce its participation at the upcoming QS Summit 2024 as Gold Sponsor for the event. It is the biggest gathering of Filipino quantity surveyors in the country organized by the Philippine Institute of Certified Quantity Surveyors (PICQS), Inc.
The summit, themed “The Evolving Role of Quantity Surveyors in Shaping a Smart and Greener Future”, will take place on 19 October at AIM Conference Center, Makati City, Philippines.
This year, the event aims to explore how quantity surveyors and their allied professions practice their respective roles in terms of sustainable cost and project management, utilization of digital solutions and enhanced sustainability with less risk to the environment. The event also provides a valuable platform for industry leaders to discuss other critical trends and advancements shaping the future of the profession.
With over thirty years of experience in quantity surveying and cost and commercial management in the Philippines, Arcadis Philippines, Inc. has established itself as one of the leading consultants in the country. As forerunners in the industry, they have been instrumental in helping shape the Philippine construction landscape, contributing to the development of iconic, game-changing and sustainable projects since the 1990s. The company’s sponsorship for the QS Summit 2024 underscores its commitment to supporting the professional growth of Filipino quantity surveyors, enabling them to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry and contribute to a more sustainable future.
In addition to sponsorship, Arcadis Philippines, Inc. will actively participate in the summit as a resource speaker alongside other industry practitioners to lend unique insights around the theme. Country Director Darneil Perez will join a panel discussion titled “Digital Transformation (AI and Digital Technology Adoption) – Where are We Now and Where are We Heading?”. Together with consultants, developers and contractors, Darneil will draw upon 30 years of experience to offer valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the Philippine construction industry in the context of technological advancements, global trends and our national development goals.
PICQS, Inc. is an all-Filipino organization comprised of members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); members of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS); student and trainee members of the RICS; chartered members of internationally recognized QS professional bodies; QS-trained engineers who are working toward their QS Study; Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and Assessment of Technical Competence (ATC) toward chartered membership.
