The Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors - INQS

25/08/2026

Before the next decision, check the source: correct edition, aligned supporting documents, understood authority and a current decision trail.

JBCC Agreements/Contracts training begins tomorrow.
26-27 August | 13:00-16:00 daily | Zoom
https://jbcc.co.za/webinar

Use the scenario as a quick team check: identify the source, relevant role, current record and next action. Which link would take longest to retrieve today?

This is practical training value rather than legal advice: strengthen the method, keep the records current and make the next review easier to follow. Which record needs attention first?

25/08/2026

Project: Alterations and Renovations for Lüderitz Heritage Hotel Collection – House Kreplin & House Goerke, Lüderitz

Quantity Surveyor: CES Namibia

25/08/2026

🏠 Buildings insurance vs contents insurance – do you know the difference?

While buildings insurance generally covers the physical structure of a property, contents insurance protects the belongings inside it. Understanding what each policy covers can help property owners avoid unexpected gaps in protection.

An informative read for homeowners, property professionals and anyone involved in the built environment - https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-08-19-what-s-the-difference-between-buildings-insurance-and-contents-insurance/?dm_source=blocks-category&dm_medium=card-link&dm_campaign=inform&dm_position=5

Home insurance is not the single, catch-all solution that everyone assumes it to be. When something goes wrong at home it doesn't cover the burst pipe the same as the ruined couch. …

25/08/2026

🤖 Robotics are steadily finding their place on construction sites.

From autonomous machinery to robots supporting repetitive and labour-intensive tasks, advances in construction technology are opening new possibilities for improved productivity, safety and efficiency.

While adoption is still developing, the growing investment in construction robotics signals an interesting shift in how projects may be delivered in the years ahead.

A worthwhile read on the evolving relationship between technology and the built environment - https://www.constructiondive.com/news/construction-robotics-adoption-investment-nvidia-gravis-bedrock-field-ai/828294/

For years, small, adaptable machines that perform repetitive jobsite tasks have seen the most success. As technology advances, that's beginning to change.

25/08/2026

21/08/2026

Project: Buchter Village Mall, Luderitz

Quantity Surveyor: Rautenbach Enssle Quantity Surveyors

21/08/2026

🏗️ Development in motion for Lüderitz.

The N$220 million Buchter Village Mall has reached an important milestone with the official handover of the site to the contractor.

A significant investment in the town’s continued growth, bringing new retail space, employment opportunities and further development to southern Namibia.

We look forward to watching this project take shape. 🇳🇦

20/08/2026

An important development for Namibia’s public procurement landscape.

With more than 80 additional public entities now brought under the procurement framework, the changes aim to strengthen transparency, accountability and efficiency — while potentially opening up further opportunities for local businesses and professionals.

A noteworthy development for the construction and built environment sector. 🇳🇦

More than 80 additional public entities will now be subject to Namibia’s public procurement framework, expanding the number of government institutions and state-linked entities whose contracts can be contested by suppliers.

The expansion forms part of amendments to the Public Procurement Regulations gazetted by the Ministry of Finance under the Public Procurement Act of 2015.

The revised regulations extend procurement requirements to subsidiaries of public enterprises and newly established entities, while regional councils have been moved from Category 2 to Category 1 following the expansion of their responsibilities under decentralisation.

Ministry of Finance Deputy Director in the Directorate of Professionalisation and Capacity Strengthening Willibarth Haraseb said bringing additional entities into the system would ensure procurement rules are applied more consistently across the public sector.

https://thebrief.com.na/2026/08/namibia-expands-public-procurement-rules-to-over-80-additional-entities/

19/08/2026