Philippines, 16 October 2025 — Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, proudly announces its continued support for the QS Summit 2025 as Gold Sponsor. Organized by the Philippine Institute of Certified Quantity Surveyors (PICQS) Inc., in collaboration with the ASEAN Quantity Surveyors Association (AQSA), this landmark event will be held on 18 October 2025 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Ayala Center, Makati City.
With the theme “Unlocking the ASEAN Gem: Creating a Better Future Amidst Challenges in the Built Environment,” the summit will gather over 500 in-person delegates and 250 overseas participants for a day of skill-building, engagement, and idea exchange. This year’s program emphasizes digital connectivity, sustainability, and cost and commercial management (CCM) as critical drivers of progress in the ASEAN built environment.
Arcadis Philippines is proud to sponsor over 30 Arcadians across the country, reinforcing its commitment to advancing professional development and innovation. For the third consecutive year, Arcadis is collaborating with PICQS to bring cost and commercial management to the forefront of industry conversations.
Ma. Monina Munsayac, Arcadis Philippines Inc. Business Unit Director for Cost and Commercial Management, shared:
“Bringing CCM to the forefront of industry conversations is essential as we navigate complex challenges in the built environment. Through our ongoing partnership with PICQS, we aim to strengthen knowledge-sharing and elevate the role of cost and commercial management in driving smarter, greener, and more efficient projects.”
In addition, Leilanie Perez, Arcadis Philippines Inc. Cost and Commercial Director and Training Executive Sponsor, emphasized the importance of capability-building:
“Our investment in training and development reflects our belief that knowledge is the foundation of progress. By supporting more than 30 Arcadians at the QS Summit, we reaffirm our dedication to building capabilities that will shape the future of cost and commercial management across the ASEAN region.”
Arcadis will also participate in the summit’s knowledge sessions. Country Director Darneil Perez returns as a distinguished panelist for “Building the Future: Digital Connectivity and Green Environment in ASEAN Built Environment,” offering perspectives on digital transformation and sustainability in construction. He will be joined by other industry leaders, including Seth W.W. Leong, Managing Director of Mentabuild; Mohammad Hanafi Abdul Rahman, Principal of Hanafi Konsaltan; and Habibie Razak, Regional Director for Surbana Jurong Group. Together, the panel will explore strategies for leveraging technology and resource-efficient practices to shape a resilient built environment across the ASEAN region.
