2026 Winners
Emerging Professional
Award Winner:
Sophie Ly MAIQS, CQS
Sophie has been recognised for outstanding contributions to the quantity surveying profession and the broader built environment through technical leadership, industry advocacy, and a strong commitment to mentoring emerging professionals.
Across major Victorian Government projects, Sophie demonstrated exceptional capability in cost management, risk mitigation, and program governance under challenging market conditions.
Sophie has actively promoted the quantity surveying profession through lecturing at universities, industry engagement, mentoring, and providing thought leadership.
RLB Excellence in Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion Award Winner:
CPB Contractors
CPB Contractors has been recognised for its industry-leading commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through practical initiatives delivering lasting change across the built environment.
Programs supporting women in construction, migrants, refugees, Indigenous partnerships, and veterans, including the world’s first all-women tunnel boring machine crew, have achieved significant workforce outcomes.
Wilde & Woollard
Excellence in Cost and Commercial Management Award Winner:
WT
WT was recognised for exceptional cost management and advisory services on the Hawthorn Football Club Kennedy Community Centre project.
Through complex site conditions and market volatility, WT maintained strict budget control, provided strategic procurement advice, managed risks proactively, and delivered innovative solutions. Strong collaboration and communication helped successfully realise this landmark community and sporting facility.
PCMG Quantity Surveying Advocacy
Award Winner:
Dr Jeremy Wu MAIQS
Jeremy has been recognised for outstanding advocacy and leadership in promoting the quantity surveying profession across industry, academia and government.
Through roles at Curtin University and AIQS, Jeremy championed the integration of quantity surveying services within procurement models, strengthened professional development opportunities for AIQS members, and increased industry recognition of the strategic value quantity surveyors bring to project delivery, risk management and commercial governance.
Jeremy’s influence has significantly advanced the visibility, capability and future direction of the quantity surveying profession.
CBP Contractors
Sustainable Project Award Winner:
Oran Park Leisure Centre
The Oran Park Leisure Centre delivered an outstanding community-focused project, creating an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable civic hub for a rapidly growing community.
Delivered on time and under budget, it generated significant social and economic benefits while setting a benchmark for public infrastructure through innovative sustainability, strong community engagement, exceptional design, and long-term operational efficiency.
Swinburne University of Technology
Project Innovation Award Winner:
Werribee Open Range Zoo Expansion
Werribee Open Range Zoo was recognised for delivering a world-class elephant habitat through innovative, conservation-focused infrastructure.
The project combined sustainable reuse of materials, advanced utility solutions, and internationally informed animal welfare design. Delivered on time and on budget, it achieved outstanding environmental, social, and economic outcomes while creating a lasting legacy.
RIB Individual Excellence in Quantity Surveying Award Winner:
Jessica Ling MAIQS CQS
Jessica was recognised for her exceptional contribution to the quantity surveying profession through technical excellence, leadership, education, and industry service.
As Associate Director at Wilde and Woollard and a lecturer at Curtin University, she has mentored future professionals, modernised education, and inspired emerging quantity surveyors while advancing the profession’s future.
Outstanding Regional Project Award Winner:
Roebourne District High School Precinct
The Roebourne District High School redevelopment was recognised for delivering a culturally inclusive, sustainable, and high-value education facility.
Achieving outstanding outcomes in safety, cost, programme management, and community engagement, the project embedded Aboriginal culture, supported local employment and businesses, and set a benchmark for regional educational infrastructure through collaboration and innovation.
RIB Outstanding Project Award Winner:
Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct
Charles Darwin University’s Danala Education and Community Precinct was recognised for delivering a complex, culturally significant, and highly sustainable public infrastructure project.
Despite major challenges, it achieved exceptional value through rigorous cost control and collaboration, setting new benchmarks for climate-responsive, culturally inclusive design while creating a vibrant community and education hub.