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News from Commission 10
FIG Congress 2026 in South Africa is a unique opportunity for surveyors
also within
Construction Economics and Management to participate in specialized sessions
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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 |
October 2024
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Speaker at the FIG Commission 10 Working Group 3 webinar was Dr. Mohamad Tajuddin Mohamad Rasdi, Professor of Architecture at UCSI University. This webinar delves into the dynamic interplay between tradition and globalization within the context of mosque architecture uncovering the nuanced narratives and architectural innovations that shape the contemporary identity of mosques worldwide. |
Working Group 2 is focusing on Sustainable Construction in the Built Environment.
Surv K. H. Osei-Asante, FGhIS, passed away in June 2024. He was the 40th President of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) and a member of Commission 10 of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG). He was appointed the Chair of Working Group 2, Commission 10 at the Working Week 2023 in Orlando, Florida, USA.
Before taking up the Chair of Working Group 2, he was the Global Chair of the International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC) from 2018 to 2020 after his role as Director Region 3, Africa and Deputy Global Chair.
Surv K.H Osei-Asante can be rightfully described as a colossus for his contributions to Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering in Ghana, Africa and Globally. His efforts to uplift the Construction Industry in Ghana was phenomenal.
Surv K.H Osei-Asante was instrumental in bridging the relationship between FIG and ICEC and will be remembered for his selfless service to promoting the Surveying profession as a whole.
May his soul rest in peace.
Mercy T. Iyortyer
Chairperson Commission 10
For: Commission 10
June 2024
The FIG Working Week 2024 was held from 19-24 May in Accra, Ghana. 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.
Balancing sustainability, smart cities and digitalisation: insights from a quantity surveyor's perspective, by Ts Sr Dr. Nadzirah Hj, Zainordin and Ts Sr Khoo Sui Lai (Eric Khoo), School of Architecture & Built Environment, UCSI KL.
June 2023
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At the FIG General Assembly 2023 in May 2023 FIG Council announced the appointment of Ms Mercy Iyortyer, Nigeria, Chair of FIG Commission 10 for the term 2023-2026. FIG Council thanks Nigerian Institution of Quantity Surveyors for their nomination of Mercy and to help the commission as the position was vacant. |
FIG Working Week 2023 took place
28 May - 1 june 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
Commission
10 had organised severaly sessions in the
tehcnical programme and held its annual meeting
during the conference days. At the General Assembly
the Work plans of all commissions were presented
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Work plan
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Video presentation of work plan
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Proceedings/Technical programme
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Report from the conference
October 2022
The Congress took place11-15 September 2022 in Warsaw, Poland. Commission 1 held its annual meeting with outset in their prepared Report and Agenda.
Commission 10 was also involved in a joint session covering Construction Economics and Management within the theme of Volunteering for the future Geospatial excellence for a better living
To read more about Congress, the full report FIG Congress 2022 is available.
August 2021
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The General Assembly
elected Mr. Anil Sawhney
from United States of America,
RICS, as the Chair Elect of
Commission 10, the elected Chair Elect term as the Chair of
the Commission will be initiated at the FIG Congress 2022
for the period 2023-2026.
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In the report from the General Assemble, you can also access the video presentation of the Candidate, Mr. Anil Sawhney.
August 2021
The Working Week took place online 20-25 June 2021. Commission 10 held its annual meeting with outset in their prepared Report and Agenda.
Commission 10 was also involved in sessions covering Commission 10 areas within the theme of Smart Surveyors for Land and Water Management.
To read more about Working Week 2021, the full report FIG e-Working Week 2021 is available.
February 2021
The article was published in GIM International. As the FIG commission chairs are near the halfway point in their terms, they reflect on the global and technological drivers influencing their work. This article describes the breadth of work across the FIG commissions as well as the common areas. The discussion is also informed by global reports such as the UN-GGIM’s Future Trends in Geospatial Information Management and the RICS Futures Report 2020. Enjoy the article
May 2020
During the conference days a range of articles highlighting the hot-topics, the ground breaking research, and the hidden gems in the proceedings was published.
March 2020
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of this year’s FIG Working Week in Amsterdam due 10-14 May.
This is not a decision we have taken lightly and there are two overriding concerns that have caused us to make this decision at this time.
First, the Dutch Government announced new measurements to control the COVID-19 outbreak. In the Netherlands all gatherings are prohibited until 1 June.
Second, our primary concern is always the wellbeing of you, and we would not take on the responsibility, during these times, to bring so many surveyors from all over the world together.
March 2020
FIG Commission 10 has prepared a written report to the General assembly.
The full agenda is available
The General Assembly has been cancelled and postponed to 2021.
February 2020
The theme Smart Surveyors for Land and Water Management is both relevant in a world where drinking water is a scarce resource, waste water needs to be recycled rather than seen as waste, where the sea needs to be better mapped and managed, where land resources need to be protected against sea-level rise, and where land-based fresh water habitats are threatened.
Commission 10 is planning the following sessions:
COBRAS EVENTCOBRA is the RICS research conference dedicated to construction, building and infrastructure. Since its first edition in 1995, COBRA has been held in different countries in partnership with local organisations to act as a key event for presenting and discussing the latest research across the world. ARES 2020 is the latest edition of the annual conference held by the American Real Estate Society since 1985. RICS also announces the RICS COBRA Award 2020. Commission 10 at FIG Working Week 2019The Working Week took place in Hanoi, Vietnam 22-26 April 2019. Commission 10 held its yearly meeting and was involved in several sessions covering the commission 10 areas.
Commission 10 grants to Young Surveyors - Geo PreVi 2018Geo PreVi 2018 Symposium “Geodesy for Smart Cities” will take place in Bucharest, Romania 29-30 October. The technical program is mainly organized by help of FIG Commission 5, 6 and 10 dealing with Positioning and Measurement, Engineering Geodesy and Construction Economics and Management. Web site: https://geoprevi.xyz/ The organizing committee will support young surveyors from Romania and abroad.
Launch of Construction Standard - 25 July 2017
Commisson 10 at the FIG Working Week 2017 in Helsinki, Finland 29 May - 2 JuneCommission 10 had its annual meeting during the FIG Working Week 2017 in Helsinki, Finland 29 May - 2 June 2017
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The Technical session on 3 May went extremely well with overflowing participants. There was a great interest on BIM and the 4 papers on BIM were very well received. One paper was on the Green Building presented by a professor from Indonesia.
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FIG
is a member of the International Construction Measurement Standards (ICMS)
coalition. At the first meeting for the coalition members in June 2015,
See Lian Ong represented FIG, and signed the Declaration on behalf of FIG
Council. FIG Council has appointed Chair of FIG Commission 10 See Lian Ong
to be the FIG representative to the Standard Setting Committee. FIG is
following the development of the work of ICMS with great interest.
FIG Commission 10 had one session during the Working Week: Current and Emerging Trends in Construction and Cost Management. The topic BIM attracted a lot of interest, and the session was active and the audience was captived throughout the session.
 From left: Commission Chair See Lian Ong and Former Commission Chair Robert Sinkner |
The 1st presentation was by Dr. Krishna Mochtar of Indonesia on the "Problems in Materials and Equipment Procurement of Indonesian Contractors. He highlighted that due to the geographical spread of Indonesia, logistics pose major problems and therefore variables in cost between the more developed western part of Indonesia and the less developed part of Indonesia. |
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The 2nd presentation was by Dr.
Yi-Hsin (Carrie) Lin from the South East University of
Nanjing, China. Her paper was on the
Evaluation of Competitiveness of International and Chinese
Contractors using the "Back Propagation Neural Network" technique.
The presentation demonstrated in which particular area where
competitiveness lies and clearly demonstrated that Chinese
contractors are increasingly competitive compared to their
competitors from more advanced countries particularly in
infrastructure and transportation related projects.
At the end of the session the FIG Commission 10 chair, SeeLian Ong took the opportunity to share his views on the development of BIM and provide insights on the global maturity in the adoption of BIM. Download presentation |
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 Dr. Krishna Mochtar, Indonesia |
 Dr. Yi-Hsin (Carrie) Lin, China |
 Mr. See Lian ONG, Chair of commission 10 making his report to the General Assembly |
Commission 10 had its annual meeting during the FIG
Working Week 2015 in Sofia, Bulgaria, 17-21 May 2015.
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The General Assembly elected Mr. See Lian ONG from Malaysia as the Chair Elect of Commission 10 for 2013-2014. FIG welcomes Mr. See Lian ONG.
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Commission 10 had its annual meeting during the FIG Working Week 2012 in Rome, Italy, 6-10 May 2012.
- Commission 10 pictures from the Working Week: http://figcom10.rajce.net/2012_05_10_Rome_Italy_WW_FIG_com10
- Report from FIG 2012
- Report from the General Assembly
- Picture Galleries
- Minutes - FIG General Assembly 2012, Rome, Italy, 6 and 10 May 2012
- List of participants
- Proceedings – including Commission 10 technical sessions
- Conference web site
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Commission 10 had its meeting during the FIG Congress 2010 in Sydney, Australia, 11-16 April 2010. The General Assembly appointed Mr. Robert Šinkner from Czech Republic as the Chair of Commission 10 for 2011-2014.
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Article and discussion paper from Andrew Morley, Chair of FIG Commission 10, 2007-2010
Commission 10 Annual Meeting was held in Stockholm, Sweden during the FIG Working Week 2008, 14-19 June 2008, web site of the conference: www.fig.net/fig2008.
Proceedings, technical sessions and papersReport of Commission 10 activities at the FIG Working Week 2008 in Stockholm, Sweden, 14-19 June 2008 as a .pdf file
Conference web site: www.fig.net/cairo
Commission 10 Chairperson's report to the 28th General Assembly in Cairo, Egypt 16-21 April 2005
Commission 10 Chairman's report to the 27th General Assembly in Athens, Greece 22-27 May 2004
Mr. Andrew Morley from United Kingdom was appointed by the
General Assembly in Athens as the Chair Elect of Commission 10 for
2004-2006. He will be the chair of the commission 2006-2010. Andrew is
working at the CCM Associates Limited in Peterborough and is also Chair
of Commission 10 WG 10.3.
Commission chairs 2015-2018 at their meeting during the FIG
Working Week, 29 May-2 June in Helsinki, Finland: Remy Boudon(comm. 6) Volker
Schwieger (comm. 5), See Lian ONG (comm. 10), Angela Etuonovbe
(comm. 4), Steven Nystrom (comm. 9), Kwame Tenadu (comm. 8),
Enrico Rispoli (comm. 3), Gerda Schennach (comm. 7), Fahria Masum(comm. 2), Brian J.
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