President’s message

The importance of what we do

Royston P. Lewis, PQS(F)

After this message, there will be just one more and my tenure at the helm of CIQS will be over. It seems but just a short time ago that I began my presidency and now it is almost over. Council has just finished a comprehensive March Session in Markham where the continuing and future issues of our Institute were addressed in great depth – you are represented by a great Council who work hard on your behalf.

Council is diverse in its make-up – representing all of the values, culture and character of our great Country. Through our Members-at-Large and our involvement with PAQS and CEEC we expand this diversity throughout the world where we are recognized as an important member in the worldwide Quantity Surveying/ Estimating professions. Again, we should be proud of our past accomplishments as we move forward together.

The CIQS Marketing Strategy and Rebranding is progressing as planned and we are pleased to recognize the efforts of the Affiliate Associations in support of this important initiative.

We read everywhere these days of the significant investment in industrial expansion – especially in the Energy and Mining sectors which is very good news but we also note the warnings of the sustainability in the skilled labour resources required to support this expansion. CIQS, through our education, CPD standards, multi-discipline skills and experience, is positioned to provide a meaningful solution to at least part of this dilemma. We are also ready to accept an increase in membership not only through more open immigration initiatives but also through our relations

Council has just finished a comprehensive March Session in Markham where the continuing and future issues of our Institute were addressed in great depth – you are represented by a great Council who work hard on your behalf.

with our own Academic Institutions; the list of which continues to grow. As certified Members of CIQS, you are encouraged to embrace this concept – share your skills and knowledge; work with and mentor new Canadians and Canadian graduates; create partnerships with your colleagues and deliver comprehensive, best-in-class solutions to our Client base.

Some time ago I was asked to explain the difference between a PQS and an Engineer – the answer was very simple:

An Engineer designs and builds structures and buildings.

A Professional Quantity Surveyor leaps these structures and buildings in a single bound. See you in St. John’s in July.