executive director’s Message

Quick notes from around the CIQS

SQ now AEQSQ

At our September 2009 Council meeting, Bertin Bois, Quebec representative, informed Council that their affiliated association, Quantity Surveyors of Quebec (QSQ), officially changed their name to ‘Association des estimateurs et économistes en construction du Québec’ (AEECQ). The English translation for this is ‘Association of Estimators and Quantity Surveyors of Quebec’ (AEQSQ). This name change was approved by the membership at their 2009 AGM. The Quebec Board felt it was difficult to attract construction estimators into their association when their name did not reflect this membership classification. It does not appear at the present time that other affiliates will follow Quebec’s decision, however, I am sure it will spark debate amongst the other Boards of the affiliated associations. Following this decision, AEQSQ have launched a new web site www.aeecq.org.

Study Guide 308

I am pleased to announce that a new study guide is now available for members to assist them in preparing for Subject #308 Cost Planning. Copies of this study guide may be purchased through our online store. This study guide includes questions from past papers, therefore, past papers will no longer be necessary for this subject. We are now updating Study Guide #309 Development Economics in the same format. Thanks to Vaughan Smith, PQS for preparing this invaluable study tool for the Institute. I am sure candidates writing this examination will find it extremely helpful. lois Metcalfe, ciqs executive director

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