QSi Global Board

News

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31/03/2025New Member to the Global BoardWe are delighted to announce that Eng Amr Saad has joined the QSi Global Board. Eng Amr is based in Saudi Arabia and currently sits on our MENA Board as Vice Chair. He will help QSi in supporting the role of Quantity Surveyors in this important region of the world. He is passionate about digital engineering and information management in the AEC industry, and will join our current team of digital experts in providing knowledge to our membership and beyond. 
02/07/2024QSi Appoints Global AmbassadorsWe are pleased to announce the appointment of 15 Global Ambassadors. Our Ambassadors are people with vast experience and accomplishment in our industry and will assist to promote QSi to a wider audience. 
02/07/2024Exciting New PartnershipQSi is pleased to announce its new Partnership with Metroun Quantity Surveyors. Metroun offers an online educational platform that enhances the knowledge and skillset of Quantity Surveying professionals, providing concise, easy-to-understand, information-packed courses (updated every month) that can fit into any busy workday, as well as AI assistance, the QS dictionary, and conversion calculators. A 10% discount on the subscription fee is available for all QSi members. For full details visit www.metroun.co.ukOpen
02/07/2024CITC14 - Discount Available for QSi MembersQSi has been a supporter and sponsor of the Construction the 21st Century conferences for a number of years. In 2024 the event will be held in Rio de Janeiro from 2nd to 5th September. The theme this year is Urban Environmental Problems - Challenges for the 21st Century. CITC unites construction management professionals worldwide, offering a platform for diverse groups of academics, professionals, government agencies, and students to collaborate on shaping the industry's future. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the evolution of construction. We are pleased to announce that this year a discount of $200 on the conference fee has been negotiated for all QSi members, reducing the cost to $495 for members or $295 for students.QSi must be quoted at the time of booking.For more information visit: www.citcglobal.comOpen
16/02/2023QSi Lifetime Achievement AwardsOn 12 February we were delighted to present a number of Lifetime Achievement Awards to QSi members who have gone more than the extra mile to give back to our industry. The event was held in the House of Lords where we enjoyed afternoon tea. Among those receiving awards were Kathryn Ladley who was a founding member of QSi and on the very first Board; and Andy Hewitt who has given so much of his time passing on his vast knowledge through training seminars and webinars more latterly. 
16/02/2023QSi Lecture RoomWe are delighted to announce that the QSi now has a dedicated and branded lecture room at the University of Wolverhampton. This will give us a base for holding meetings and events in our own room complete with logos, and will also raise the profile of QSi. 
26/09/2022University of Wolverhampton Student PrizeThe University Interim Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Campbell, was delighted to host this year's Class of 2022 graduates and their families to the University of Wolverhampton for the School of Architecture and Built Environment graduation. . This year's winner of the QSi prize was Mr Suleiman Hussain, who was presented with his reward by Dr Moses and our Global President, Dr Paul Hampton. 
26/09/2022A Tribute to Roger KnowlesIt was with great sadness that we report the passing away of Roger Knowles, founder of QSi. Many people will know Roger by reputation through his books and training courses or in a professional capacity and it is without doubt that Roger was an expert in his chosen field as well as an astute businessman. Roger was a trail blazer in the construction industry, being the first claims consultant combining both his technical knowledge as a Quantity Surveyor with the legal knowledge of his barrister qualification. In 1972 he established his first office in Manchester, and grew the company to a worldwide organisation with 26 offices throughout the UK and across the globe with over 400 employees, changing the face of construction disputes. In his book, Someone Up There Likes Us, Roger tells of the time in the 1970s when he had decided to offer a one-stop dispute resolution service and says that he considered that my client's entitlements, whether in respect of time and/or money, should be encapsulated in one fully comprehensive document headed Construction Claim. The Claim would tell the story of the events relating to the dispute which could be understood by anybody unconnected with the project, without having to refer to any other documents or person. This simple goal set the standard for the compilation of claims and is something that we are still observing in our consultancy work and teaching on training courses almost 50 years later. Roger was an inspirational boss, always able to see potential in people and willing to give them the chance to stretch themselves and allowing free rein for people to follow their own initiative. Many people own much to Roger for setting them on a career path; he leaves a great legacy. 
26/09/2022Stellar GroupWe have just held the first meeting of our Stellar Group for 18-30 year olds.&nbsp; It was great to have so many people join us and to see the enthusiam of these young people.&nbsp; If you would like to join the group or would like more information email stellar@theqsi.org</p> 
26/09/2022Stellar GroupThe QSi is pleased to announce the formation of a group for 18-30 year olds.&nbsp; The Stallar Group will provide a forum for younger QSi members to meet to discuss the issues which are important to them.</p> 
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Events

EventLocationDateTimedetails
Stone Decay - Are You Ready to 'Rock' and Roll?Webinar6 March 20250800-0900 UK timeJoin us for a lecture that’s anything but stone-cold boring! We’re diving into the fascinating world of Heritage Building Conservation with a focus on Stone Deterioration and Repair  Learn how to:  Identify the cracks before they become chasms Give ancient stones a facelift without a time machine Keep heritage buildings standing tall (and not crumbling under pressure) Fun Fact: Did you know that the Great Pyramid of Giza is made of approximately 2.3 million stone blocks, each weighing an average of 2.5 tons? Talk about heavy lifting!  Don’t take this lecture for ‘granite’! It’s going to be a blast from the past with a twist of modern expertise.  Bring your curiosity and your best rock puns - we promise it will be a stone-cold hit.’
Bills of Quantities - Measure It or Lump ItWebinarThursday, 5 December 20240800-0900 UK timeOur December First Thursday Club CPD talk will look at the relevance and future development of the traditional BoQ as a key tool within the QS armoury in the tendering procedure and financial management of a contract
Building Pathology - and All Things CreepyWebinar7 November 20240800-0900 UK timeThis month’s CPD talk will interrogate the science of building pathology and the importance of diagnosis of buildings to better understand costing of historic and dilapidated buildings
Transform the Future of Construction at the Construction Technology ConFex!Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel23 October 2024 We are excited to invite you to the 4th Saudi Arabian edition of the Construction Technology ConFex on October 23, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel. This premier event is designed to showcase the latest advancements in construction technology and provide a platform for collaboration among industry leaders. Why You Should Attend: • Collaborate with the Entire Supply Chain: Engage with key stakeholders—including elite policymakers, contractors, consultants, owners and technology providers—to drive digital adoption and enhance project delivery at scale. • Discover Proven Digital Tools: Explore innovative approaches that are reshaping the construction landscape. Learn how digital solutions can improve efficiency and accelerate the execution of giga projects. • Mitigate Supply Chain Risks: Understand how digitization can provide greater certainty and resilience in supply chain management, enabling you to navigate complexities with confidence. • Gain Insights from Industry Experts: Attend thought-provoking sessions and panel discussions featuring leading experts who will share their knowledge on emerging trends, challenges, and best practices in construction technology. • Network with Key Influencers: Take advantage of unparalleled networking opportunities with influential public and private figures, fostering connections that can lead to future collaborations. • Showcase Your Innovations: If you are a technology provider, consider participating in our exhibit area to showcase your cutting-edge solutions and connect with potential clients and partners. Join us for this unique experience and be part of the transformation that is shaping the future of construction in Saudi Arabia! Attend now at https://ctf-ksa.com/testimonial?source=CTF-KSA-QSI-MediaPartner-Testimonials
Optimising the Principles of Quantity Surveying to improve Geoscience Exploration and Development: A case of small-scale gold mining Webinar5 September 20240800-0900 UK timeThis insightful and advanced presentation is aimed at delivering a secret on the practicality and importance of Quantity Surveying as a degree, a career, academic research, a source of inspiration, and as a wildly advantageous route in the modern day built environment. Although this exposition is narrowed to Optimising the Principles of Quantity Surveying to improve Geoscience Exploration, using an area of interest, small-scale gold mining as a “Case Study”, it would further enable attendees to appreciate the interdisciplinary application of the principles of QS. Its objective is to cover the following areas: Cost Estimation and Budgeting; Resource Allocation and Management; Risk Management; Feasibility Studies and Project Appraisal; Sustainability and Compliance; Financial Reporting and Auditing; Stakeholder Communication It promises to be a breakthrough and revealing discussion for all stakeholders.
Publicising Lessons Learnt – an academic perspectiveWebinar6 June 20240800-0900 UK timeThis month we are taking a look at the importance of research and learning, and how it is publicised through academic papers. The session will cover: Why publications are important Who can author a publication? Types of manuscripts More on academic papers: structure, expectations, peer-reviewing
The Role of Green Infrastructure in Cooling CitiesOnline4 April 20240800-0900 UK timeUrban overheating and frequent, extreme and extended heatwaves have significant impact on energy, health, thermal comfort, environment and the economy. Green infrastructure can alleviate urban temperatures, cool the surrounding environment, improve thermal comfort and human health, promote psychological balance, and make cities more attractive. Green infrastructure may be part of urban landscapes, parks, streets, hedges, open spaces and integrated into buildings through green roofs and vertical gardens. The aim of this CPD event is to provide an evidence-based understanding on the different types of green infrastructure and their potential role in the mitigation of urban overheating, helping participants identify the different green infrastructure strategies that can be adopted in the natural and built environment.
Enabling Open Plan With Automist - Advanced Targeted Suppression Webinar1 February 20240800-0900 UK timeInstalled in over 14,000 properties across the globe, Automist is a unique fire suppression system - the only one of its kind that can directly target fires. Recently featured in TIME's prestigious 'Best Inventions' list and trusted by building control, it's an effective fire safety solution that enables open plan design that meets building regulations
Getting PaidWebinar4 January 20240800-0900 UK timeMain Contractors, Sub Contractors and Construction Professionals need to be paid. The current payment regime began in October 2011, so why do so many people still get it wrong? Keith will explain the payment regime and highlight common errors, as well as look at some court decisions which affect the way the regime operates and how you can use adjudication
Facade Engineering in PracticeWebinar5 October 20230800-0900 UK timeThe talk will cover: An overview of: The variation in façade types, geometry and appearance The function that façades serve and how they modify and influence the internal environment The risk and challenges with complex building design Typical forms of façade construction including the perceived advantages and disadvantages of each Façade performance drivers An overview of each stage of how the design process is managed and validated through the façade engineering project life cycle Project specific case studies and discussion
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Documents

ActionFile NameDescription
View DocumentConstitution.pdfQSi Constitution
View DocumentPast Presidents.docx.pdfPast Presidents
View DocumentAccreditations List.pdfCourse Accreditations List
View DocumentAccreditations List-University.pdfUniversity Course Acceditations List
View DocumentQSi A5 Advert.pdfAdvertising flyer
View Document100 legal cases book advert.pdf100 Legal Cases by Roger Knowles
View Documentconstitution.pdfQSi Constitution - Amended 9.8.2018
View DocumentQSi Press release 20180928.docxQSi Forms New Research Directorate
View Documentinternational-ethics-standards-final.pdfInternational Ethics Standards
View DocumentEnvironmental and Sustainability Statement.pdfEnvironmental and Sustainability Policy
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Chairman

Committee

NameEmailTelBio
David HeesomSend Email0333 012 45459 Prof David Heesom BEng (Hons) MSc PhD FCIAT MInstKT FHEA (Hon)FQSi David began his professional career as an infrastructure engineer working on projects in the UK and Ireland and later become a chartered architectural technologist. He joined academia over 20 years ago and spent that time undertaking research in the field of digital construction. Along with managing technology implementation, his work on 4D (time) and 5D (cost) BIM have been published internationally and have led to working extensively with industry on applied R&D projects, notably through the Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme. David joined the Global Board of QSi in 2023 with a view to supporting the body with the wider diffusion and understanding of emerging digital technologies.
Richard MoxonSend Email0333 012 45459Richard S Moxon BSc, FRICS Chartered Surveyor Richard has over 40 years experience of the West Midlands property market and has worked within private practice, local and central government before retiring from practice in March 2022. He joined Pennycuick Collins in 1999 to establish a commercial property department specialising in property management and landlord and tenant issues. Richard was also involved with RICS committees on a local and national basis including having been West Midlands Regional Chairman & Chairman of RICS England & more recently Chair of the UK & Ireland World Regional Board. During this time he also served on The Brooke Review Committee and sat as the West Midland representative on RICS Governing Council. Richard is currently a National Judge for the RICS Awards where he judges the commercial award category Richard was also keen to promote the RICS to the wider community and business groups within the West Midlands. He has represented the RICS on the West Midlands Business Council, sat as a member of the West Midlands Regional Assembly where he has held the position as the Vice Chairman of the Regional Planning Partnership. Richard joined the QSi Board in 2022 with a view to using his considerable knowledge in governance issues to assist QSi. He has now taken on various trustee roles with various local charities.
Suzanne MillerSend Email0333 012 4549Suzanne Cash BA(Hons Suzanne is the QSi Global Business Manager, responsible for the day to day running or the organisation, dealing everything from applications and subscriptions to regional boards, events and the QS Eye magazine. Suzanne graduated with an honours degree in English Literature and French which she followed up with a Business and Secretarial Diploma with French and German. After finishing her studies, Suzanne joined James R Knowles as a Marketing Assistant/PA to the Managing Director, with particular responsibility for running around 300 seminars a year across the UK. Suzanne rose through the ranks obtaining a place on the Knowles Board as Marketing Director in 1998. When Roger Knowles founded the QSi in 2004, Suzanne was enlisted to run the organisation. When she left Knowles in 2006 to set up her own business, she continued in her function as QSi Business Manager whilst also working for a number of other clients in marketing and support roles. In her spare time Suzanne is a keen fund raiser for Macmillan Cancer Support and enjoys cycling.
Paul HamptonSend Email Dr Paul Hampton is the current Head of the School of Architecture and the Built Environment at the University of Wolverhampton and a Chartered Building Surveyor. His two main areas of expertise are accessible environments and built environment employability skills and their impact on sector productivity. Dr Paul has a BSc Building Surveying, studied at the University of Wolverhampton, an MSc in Business Management from Sheffield Hallam University and a PhD from Middlesex University. Paul is a past chairman for West Midlands RICS, West Midlands ICWCI and is currently serving as a board member on the Global Board of Quantity Surveyors International (QSi). Paul holds outstanding industry knowledge and maintains strong links with over 500 industry contacts. Paul was also one of the original design team members for the Springfield Campus as part of a £100m investment in Architecture, Built Environment and Civil Engineering. Paul also forged the first Industrial Panel Network 4 and hosts various industrial symposia. Paul has designed numerous world exclusive on-line and in-company courses and is currently developing the first UK Nuclear and Demolition degree/MSc qualifications. He has previously acted as programme director and course lead for modules at all levels. More recently he has been engaged in teaching modules in the areas of construction management, project management and quality management. Paul is an avid researcher. He has more than 15 referred articles to his credit published in top conferences. He has also brought in millions of pounds in research funding through various ERDF projects and has successfully bid and won the Construction in the 21st Century Conference for Wolverhampton/London in 2019. During his tenure in academia has held several managerial roles such as Director of Built Environment Climate Change Innovation (BECCI), Entress and head of employability and business engagement.
Keith BlizzardSend Email0333 012 4549 Keith Blizzard BSc(Hons) DipArb FRICS FCIOB FCIArb FFB (Hon) FQSi With a wealth of experience over more than 30 years in every aspect of construction law, Keith runs his own company specialising in adjudication, arbitration and mediation. As well as being a highly experienced construction expert accustomed to dealing with contentious issues, Keith is a chartered quantity surveyor, chartered construction manager, chartered arbitrator, panel adjudicator, accredited and panel mediator, accredited dispute board member, forensic surveyor and experienced lecturer. His expertise in adjudication and arbitration have led him to be not only in demand in those roles but also to become a visiting lecturer at universities, including in Helsinki, Sheffield and Birmingham, and to be asked to speak at conferences in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, as well as tutoring post-graduates acquiring professional qualifications. Because he has considerable experience of the whole construction process, he is able to help clients to avoid disputes before, during and following work on-site and can help to resolve any problems that arise to make sure that their commercial interests are protected as well as ensuring that they do not compromise their position by their own actions. Keith’s abilities in this area have been recognised and he is an RICS Accredited Dispute Board Member. Although his background is in construction, his mediation experience has covered disputes of all kinds including construction, clinical negligence, landlord and tenant, insurance policy claims, commercial, industrial and partnership disputes

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