FIG Commission
10 - Construction Economics and Management
"FIG
Commission 10 is focusing upon collaborative international
standards in this discipline (ICMS), digital construction (incl.
BIM) and differing approaches to the financial management of
construction around the world."
What we do
For the term 2023-2026 FIG Commission
10 will be
working on:
Video: Your ideas matter - 1 Nov 2025 abstract deadline
FIG Commission 10 Chair, Mercy Iyortyer, encourages you
in this video
to share your knowledge on Construction Economics
and Management at FIG Congress 2026 in South Africa.
Remember 1 November 2025 non-peer review abstract
deadline.
Submit
here
Read more and register for the FIG
Congress 2026
here.
See Mercy Iyortyer's video:
There are lots of reasons for you to come to South
Africa next year - We hope to see YOU!
New 2025 book release
Nadzirah Hj. Zainordin and Khoo Sui Lai of
UCSI University in Malaysia have written an
inspiring book that explores how digital
technologies - such as BIM, AI, IoT, and
smart infrastructure - are transforming the
built environment toward a more sustainable
future. With a focus on practical
applications and real-world case studies,
particularly from Malaysia, it highlights
how digitalization enhances efficiency,
reduces environmental impact, and supports
resilient urban development. Aimed at
professionals in surveying, architecture,
engineering, and planning, it offers a
forward-looking vision for 2050 and a call
to action for embracing innovation. “The
Eyes for Tomorrow” is a timely resource for
those shaping the future of sustainable
construction and digital transformation in
the built environment. The book is published in 2025 via FIG. The
authors have generously made it available to
all, and we hope many will benefit from it.
Download book
Commission 10 at FIG Working Week 2025
The FIG Working Week 2025 was held from 6-10
April
in Brisbane, Australia. During the conference, Commission
10 had organised severaly sessions in the tehcnical
programme and conducted its annual meeting.
Additionally, the progress of all commissions was
presented at the General Assembly.
Commission Chair
QS Mercy T. Iyortyer
Past President, Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Chief Executive Officer – Zihabit Limited
Nigeria
Personal Tel: +2348033323243
Official Tel: +2348028303346 Official email:
miyortyer@gmail.com
Delegates and Correspondents
Each member association has the right to
nominate a delegate to each of the ten technical
commissions. In addition Affiliates, Academic
Members and Corporate Members are welcome to nominate a
correspondent to each commission.
Interested? If you are
interested to become a national delegate from your
country, please contact your
member association. The contact information of national delegates is
updates by the FIG office. Any changes in contact
information should be sent to the FIG
Office.
Achievements
FIG Guidance on Professional
Competencies - No. 71 Construction industry in developing or
emerging economies is set to increase by
110% and infrastructure construction by
128%. With this rapid growth the global
construction industry presents many
opportunities but also has a number of
challenges. The role of Quantity Surveyors,
or Cost Engineers or Construction Economists
is becoming important.
Read the publication
The new ICMS standard
See
Lian Ong, Chair (2015-2018) is chair of
the International Construction Measurement Standards
(ICMS) Coalition Standards Setting Committee.
Their effort has resulted in a successful ICMS standard
that was launched in July 2017. This new ICMS standard enables, for the first time, better comparison
in order to improve investor confidence and attract more private sector
funding.
Read more
Learn more about how 
