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CIQS Podcast – Knowledge Counts

Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS)

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Knowledge Counts is a podcast created by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and produced by Ryan Schriml, featuring one-on-one interviews, presentations and informative discussions from construction industry economists, influencers and experts. Host Wendy Hobbs is a PQS(F) who interviews guests on a variety of topics of interests to Professional Quantity Surveyors (PQS), Construction Estimator Certified (CEC), and professionals from all sectors of the construction industry. For com ...
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In this episode of “Knowledge Counts”, host Wendy Hobbs speaks with Stephani Carter, Owner and CEO of EcoAmmo Sustainable Consulting. They will be discussing the benefits of bringing everyone in early on a construction project to identify and mitigate risks as soon as possible.By Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS)
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For this issue of Knowledge Counts, we are speaking with Ross Huartt about mental health and burnout in our profession.• Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F)• Producer: Ryan Schriml• Guest: Ross Huartt, PQSAbout Our Guest:Ross is a highly qualified and accredited Professional Quantity Surveyor registered with the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and i…
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For this episode of “Knowledge Counts”, host Wendy Hobbs speaks with Kelly Parker about the responsibilities of a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) quantity surveyor on a construction project.• Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F)• Producer: Ryan Schriml• Guest: Kelly Parker, PQSAbout Our Guest:Kelly Parker, PQS, has over 25 years of experience working as a contr…
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Host Wendy Hobbs speaks with Jen Hancock, Vice President Collaborative Construction at Chandos Construction, about how IPD’s (Integrated Project Delivery) work and how they differ from other contractual delivery methods.• Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F)• Producer: Ryan Schriml• Guest: Jen HancockAbout Our Guest:Jen Hancock BA, BEd, LEED AP BD+CVice Presi…
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For this issue of “Knowledge Counts”, we are speaking with three CIQS members who share the path they took to join CIQS and earn their designations.• Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F)• Producer: Ryan Schriml• Guests: Mykola Pulnyev, Kelly Parker, Michael GabertAbout Our Guests:Mykola Pulnyev, PQS, MRICS, PMP, GSC was born in Ukraine, where he lived until h…
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During this episode of “Knowledge Counts”, Wendy and her guest, Richard Ivity, discuss electric vehicle charging and how it relates to new buildings.• Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F)• Producer: Ryan Schriml• Guest: Richard IvityAbout Our Guest:Richard Ivity and his wife co-own and operate Exigent Endeavors, a consulting firm that specializes in the educa…
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During this episode of “Knowledge Counts”, Wendy and her guest, Michael Gabert will discuss the role of a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) on P3 projects.Although P3 projects have been used globally for decades, it is only in the last 10 years or so that P3 projects have become common-place in Canada.A P3 project is different from a traditional…
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During this episode of “Knowledge Counts”, Wendy and her guest, Ben Ellard will discuss various aspects of brownfield development including the challenges and benefits of cleaning, restoring and re-using previously developed land. They discuss the social and economic implications of developing space within an existing urban space or in other potent…
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During this episode of “Knowledge Counts”, Wendy and her guests, Griffin Simony and Josh Peill, discuss ways to break down the stigma of making residential homes accessible and making it possible for homeowners with disabilities to remain in their homes. They offer options to create an accessible home without making it feel like you are in a hospit…
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