Advocacy

CIQS is focused on educating the public, industry and government about our industry and the benefits of working with a PQS or CEC.


Membership Benefits

Join CIQS to earn one of our widely recognized designations, gain access to highly specialized CPD programs, industry events and a growing network of peers.


Consultant Listing

Why should you hire a PQS or CEC? Because they are a key part of the construction process. Click on the heading above for our consultant listing, searchable by region

Welcome to CIQS

The Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) is the gatekeeper of the ethics and standards for construction and infrastructure economics in Canada.  It is a national professional organization which was founded in 1959 and currently represents over 2,000 construction cost professionals from across Canada as well as beyond our borders.

CIQS owns and manages two professional designations, Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) and Construction Estimator Certified (CEC), which can only be used by qualified, certified members of the Institute.

Announcements

DECEMBER 20, 2022: ANNOUNCEMENT: Happy Holidays from CIQS Read more 

DECEMBER 19, 2022: ANNOUNCEMENT: Join us in Calgary for Congress 2023. Early Bird Registration Now Open! Read more 

DECEMBER 8, 2022: MEDIA RELEASE: MediaEdge Publishing chosen as new publisher for Construction Economist journal Read more 

CONSULTANT LISTING: CLICK HERE