Work Plan 2023-2026
Original work plan in .pdf-format
VIDEO:
Chair of the commission
Mercy Iyortyer takes you
through the work plan
Terms of Reference
Cost Engineering (CE), Cost and Commercial Management (CM) and Quantity
Surveying (QS)
Key words: Construction economics, including
quantity surveying, building surveying, cost engineering and
management; estimating and tendering; commercial management
including procurement, investment analyses, risk management and
contracts; project and programme management including planning and
scheduling.
Terms of Reference
- To provide independent, objective, accurate, and reliable
capital and operating cost assessments usable for investment
funding and project control across buildings and infrastructure;
and
- To analyse investment and development for the guidance of
owners, financiers and contractors across buildings and
infrastructure.
Mission statement
The mission of Commission 10 is to promote:
- The practice of Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering and
Commercial Management of construction projects globally
- Best practices for construction economics and management
globally
- Dialogue between member organizations engaged in Quantity
Surveying, Cost Management, Cost Engineering, Project/Programme
Management and Commercial Management within FIG
- Foster research appropriate to better understanding of
construction projects and cost management practices around the
world
- Promote cooperation among FIG Members organizations engaged
in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Cost Engineering,
Project/Programme Management and Commercial Management for their
mutual well-being and that of their individual members
- Advance continuing professional development amongst FIG
members organizations
- Secure uniformity in education, standards and methodology
for construction project and cost management globally
- Facilitate and assist in the development of formal education
framework and competencies in the profession of construction
project and cost management among member organizations that may
not have formal education or professional development in these
professions. To achieve the above mission objectives, FIG
Commission 10 will collaborate with other international or
regional organizations such as RICS, ICEC, PAQS, CEEC, AAQS, PMI
and other similar organizations and promote the use of
international standards such as ICMS (www.icms-coalition.org).
General
FIG Commission 10 work plans comprise of contents that will
enhance the achievement of Commission 10 missions and objectives.
The existing relationship with several international organisations
will be maximised to enhance exchange of knowledge, global best
practices, promote innovations and standards in sustainable
construction and technology, research and collaborative activities
for the benefit of FIG member organizations and humanity.
Working Groups
Working Group 10.1 – Digital Technologies in Construction
Policy Issues
In view of constant improvements in technological solutions in
Construction Projects, it is expedient to update our FIG Commission
members concerning such developments. This knowledge will create latent
competencies that will conquer new frontiers for Construction Economists
and Managers in line with the vision of the FIG President.
Chair
Prof. Christian Clemen, Germany
Specific project(s): BIM Workshops
Workshop(s): To be developed
Publication(s):
Articles on Technological advancement in
Construction on FIG website
Timetable: To be developed
Beneficiaries: FIG Commission 10
Working Group 10.2– Sustainable Developments in the Built Environment
Policy issues
This Working Group will explore how to integrate sustainable
construction into the value chain in the Built Environment. This
means recognizing Construction projects that promote sustainability
and support for communities so as to ensure good quality of life
for both present and future generations through provision of
accessible infrastructure and suitable housing. We will work with
FIG Task Force on Sustainable Development Goals and Commission 9 to
achieve this task.
Chair
Surv. Humphrey Amegadoe, Ghana
Specific project(s): To be developed
Workshop(s): To be developed as hybrid sessions
Publication(s): Academic publications to be
promoted and posted on the website especially in collaboration with
RICS and other sister organizations.
Timetable: To be developed
Beneficiaries: All FIG members
Policy issues
Cost Information Management enhances good business decisions and
growth. Organizations and investors require efficient cost
information management in decision-making processes. Measurement
standards are adopted through the project life cycle from
benchmarking, cost prediction, procurement and facilities management
to achieve the desired result.
Chair
Surv. Sui Lai Khoo (Eric), Malaysia
Specific project(s): To be decided upon
Workshop(s): At Working Weeks (WW)
Publication(s): More recent publications on the
International Construction Measurement Standards will also be
published.
Timetable: To be developed
Beneficiaries: FIG Commission 10 and related
Commissions
Policy Issues:
The ability to identify and develop business
opportunities from construction activities and the profitable
management of projects and contracts from inception to completion is
key to the success of members engaged in Construction Economics and
Management. Learning to analyse investment in construction and real
estate guarantees profitability of projects as businesses. We will
work with Commission 9 on the real estate segment.
Chair: Bolaji Sotunde, Nigeria
Specific project(s): To be developed
Workshop(s): To be discussed and agreed upon
Publication(s): Publications on investment and projects management
of projects will be hosted on the FIG website
Timetable: To be determined
Beneficiaries: Members of Commission 10 and 9
Co-operation with United Nation
Organisations, Sister Associations and other Partners
The commission will leverage on the existing relationship between
the FIG and United Nation and shall actively participate in
activities that promote the UN Sustainable Goals (UN SDGs) in
relation to Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering and Project
Management.
The commission will develop/renew collaborations between FIG and
Africa Association of Quantity Surveyors (AAQS), International Cost
Engineering Council (ICEC), Pacific and Asian Quantity
Surveyors (PAQS), Commonwealth Association of Surveying and Land
Economy (CASLE),Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and
others for better collaboration and to identify areas where the
relationships need to be strengthened further.
Commission Chair
QS Mercy T. Iyortyer
Past President, Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Chief Executive Officer – Zihabit Limited
Nigeria
Official email:
miyortyer[at]gmail.com
Personal Tel: +2348033323243
Official Tel: +2348028303346
Vice Chair of Administration
Chair of Working Group 10.1
Chair of Working Group 10.2
Chair of Working Group 10.3
Chair of Working Group 10.4
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Chair of Commission 10
Mercy Iyortyer
miyortyer[at]gmail.com
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