About Us
CIQS is the premier professional association that sets the highest standard for construction and infrastructure economics in Canada. Designated Professional Quantity Surveyors (PQS) and Construction Estimator Certified (CEC) professionals counsel building owners, developers, designers and contractors throughout the construction industry supply chain from design, procurement and construction process to help ensure a return on investment is delivered. In this economic climate, Professional Quantity Surveyors and Construction Estimator Certified professionals are more valued than ever as an integral part of the building and construction process. Not only do we play a key role in ensuring infrastructure investment is protected and efficient, our members daily identify opportunities and efficiencies that deliver benefits to the triple bottom-line.
Delivering Value
Investing in infrastructure builds lasting community assets, stimulates the economy, and provides good paying jobs to Canadians. With declining productivity in the construction sector, it is essential that governments invest in labour and efficient technologies to keep up with housing demand.
Improving the productivity of the construction labour sector requires a multi-layered approach to address the challenges in housing supply and affordability. Some key actions that can be taken are to streamline approval processes to expedite approvals, increase public land availability for higher density zoning, increase use of modular and prefabricated construction, invest in training and apprenticeship programs to address skilled labour shortages, engage community stakeholders early in the planning process, and foster partnerships between developers/government.
CIQS designated professionals (Professional Quantity Surveyor and Construction Estimator Certified) are construction economists who deliver accurate cost forecasting for tomorrow’s infrastructure needs. CIQS designated professionals support strategic policy reforms and investments aimed at boosting labour productivity in construction.
CIQS will continue to work with government, to ensure they adopt a comprehensive approach to address the intertwined challenges of housing supply, affordability, labour, and innovation.
Our Recommendations
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That the federal government collaborate with industry stakeholders in the early stages of all federal infrastructure projects to ensure optimal return on investment.
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That the federal government move forward with its commitment to the National Infrastructure Assessment of an independent advisory body, with Construction Economist’s involvement entrenched in Canada’s long-term infrastructure plans.
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That the federal government commit the necessary funding to tackle the Canadian housing crisis by implementing effective oversight for the allocation of funds. Investing in the workforce is a key economic driver to deliver essential affordable housing infrastructure.
Advocacy and Push Politics
Advocacy through Push Politics is a vital tool for driving social and policy change in today's world. In a society flooded with information, it's not enough to simply raise awareness; one must actively push for change. Push Politics involves proactively engaging with policymakers, government officials, and the public to promote the implementation of CIQS’s recommendations for a better infrastructure future.
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Contact Us
Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
90 Nolan Court, Unit 19
Markham, ON L3R 4L9
Tel: 905.477.0008
Toll-free: 866.345.1168
