AIQS APC Interview Preparation | Complete Quantity Surveying Competency Discussion This professional audio discussion is designed for Quantity Surveyors preparing for the AIQS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) interview. Two experienced Chartered Quantity Surveyors discuss the key technical and professional areas required for APC success, including competency development, cost planning, procurement strategies, tendering, contract documentation, measurement standards, and practical commercial management. The discussion covers: • AIQS APC interview structure and assessment expectations • How to prepare a strong professional introduction • Competency mapping and demonstrating professional experience • Design Cost Advice, Cost Planning and Cost Engineering • Strategic estimating and cost planning methodologies • RIBA Plan of Work and cost management stages • Order of Cost Estimates and Elemental Cost Plans • NRM1 principles and elemental measurement • Preliminary estimating techniques and benchmarking • Cost checks, value engineering and risk allowances • Procurement routes and selection criteria • Tendering procedures and tender evaluation • Contractor prequalification and financial assessment • Tender adjudication and commercial recommendations • FIDIC, NEC, JCT and other standard forms of contract • Contract document hierarchy and interpretation • Bills of Quantities preparation • NRM, CESMM, POMI and other measurement standards Throughout the discussion, practical examples are explored from major projects including commercial developments, airports, hospitals, infrastructure projects, highways, industrial facilities and mixed-use developments across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Australia, Sri Lanka and the wider GCC region. This episode focuses on how experienced Quantity Surveyors approach APC interview questions, how candidates should structure their responses, and the common mistakes that can affect professional assessment outcomes. Whether you are preparing for the AIQS APC interview or looking to strengthen your understanding of international Quantity Surveying practice, this discussion provides a detailed professional learning resource. Topics: #AIQS #AIQSAPC #QuantitySurveying #CharteredQuantitySurveyor #CostManagement #CostPlanning #FIDIC #Tendering #Procurement #ConstructionManagement #QSInterview #APCPreparation #RICS #NRM #ConstructionContracts Subscribe for more professional discussions on Quantity Surveying, Contracts, Claims, Commercial Management and Project Controls. MrQS | Contracts, Claims & Commercial Excellence [youtube.com/@MrQS.Newsletter]