Registrations are now open for the AIBS 2012 International Conference - "Local, National, Global

This event is happening in Melbourne from Sunday 21 to Wednesday 24 October 2012.

This is a milestone event in the history of the AIBS and we invite all Members and related industry professionals to register now and come help us celebrate our Golden Anniversary.

All the latest information on the conference can be found here...

AIBS Members purchasing a Full Registration Package are entitled to a special early bird discount rate (applicable to corporate registrations of six or more as well)

It is with delight that the AIBS has extended the Early Bird Pricing until Midnight Thursday May  31 2012

Please click here to download the program and registration form for more information...

Full Registration bookings made online by credit card attract a further $50 discount (not applicable to corporate registrations of six or more...

Go here to book online now...

It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors WA Chapter has opened nominations for its Annual Awards 2012.

The awards are to recognise Individuals, Companies and Local Government who demonstrate excellence in leadership innovation, customer service, best practice and professionalism to the Building Surveying Industry.

The award categories are:

• Building Surveyor of the Year
• Local Government of the Year
• Industry Award
• John George Award

Assessment Criteria and nomination forms are available on the links below and can be returned by either emailing: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , faxing 02 9499 9602  or by post to:

AIBS WA Chapter
PO Box 1015

PYMBLE NSW 2073

Please click below to download the Assessment Criteria PDF and printable PDF Nomination Form for posting or faxing

http://aibs.businesscatalyst.com/news_uploads/aibs_wa_annual_awards_2012.pdf

Please click below to download the Nomination Form in Microsoft Word (for typing and emailing)

http://aibs.businesscatalyst.com/news_uploads/aibs_wa_annual_awards_2012_nomination_form.doc

Nominations close 5pm Friday 1 June 2012

Should you have any queries please contact the State Chapter office on the above email or phone 02 9498 1702.

The winners of the awards are announced at the AIBS State Conference Gala Dinner held at the Duxton Hotel on the 24 August 2012.

Regards

Gary Fitzgerald
AIBS WA Chapter President

The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors is happy to welcome its new Chief Executive Officer, Graeme Geldart.

Graeme is an Australian lawyer who has held in-house counsel and senior administrative roles in industry, professional and membership organisations over the past 22 years.

For the past 4 years Graeme has been Executive Director of the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, the regulator for the legal profession in that state. Prior to that role he was Acting CEO of the Australian Council for Infrastructure Development (AusCID) and the Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs with Infrastructure Partnerships Australia.

Graeme was also admitted as a legal practitioner in England and Wales and for 10 years was in-house counsel and Assistant Executive Secretary of the British Psychological Society, a professional membership organisation of 40,000 members.

Graeme brings with him extensive experience in leadership of industry and membership organisations, governance expertise, political liaison, industry policy development, media relations, professional standard setting, industry and professional training and qualifications – all supported by a legal background in commercial practice.

On interview, Mr Geldart said,

“I am very excited to be joining the AIBS and taking up the challenges it offers. I look forward to meeting and working with its Staff, its Board, the State Chapters and most importantly its members. I am confident that together we can enhance the value of membership within the Institute and play a prominent role in promoting the interests of the profession both locally, nationally and globally.”

Graeme will be taking up his position with the AIBS in late May but may be attending AIBS functions/events before he commences, so please introduce yourselves to him if you encounter him as he is very approachable.

The Board, Staff and Committee Members all welcome Graeme to the AIBS and look forward to working with him.   

Please click here to download the media release... 

On Thursday 22 March 2012, the AIBS as a national body turned 50. This golden anniversary was a milestone day in the history of the AIBS.

2012 is a great time for celebration of our past achievements and an opportune moment to look ahead to the future of the AIBS.

The Board, State Executives and Staff wished the members a collective happy birthday on this momentous day.

Your continued support to the AIBS and your support of the staff is admired and appreciated by all.

Click here to read our birthday edition e-news now...