Edition 1 | Jan | 2017

In this Newsletter AIMS Objectives

Founder’s Corner

Global Missions

Workshops & Seminars

AIMS Journey

Team working Events

Mock Interviews

Vision & upcoming events

Success Stories

Testimonials

AIMS OBJECTIVES Services

Corporate

Performance

Development

Programs

Competency

Driven Guidance

Program

Economic

Professional

development

workshops

Upcoming Events APC Guidance Program -

2017- Dubai

APC Guidance Program - 2017- Abu Dhabi

Founder’s Corner: Mr. Ramesh Palikila is the Founder of AIMS. He is a fellow member of various global QS professional bodies such as RICS (UK), AIQS (AU) and IOS (India). He qualified as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) in 2008. Later, he extensively mentored many global QS professionals in UAE, Doha, Kuwait, Oman and India. He has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry in UAE, Malaysia and India. Ramesh has attained fellowships with the AIQS in 2013, RICS in 2014 and IOS in 2015. Further to his hard work and selfless service to Quantity Surveying professionals in Middle East, he has received two international recognition awards from RICS in the categories of "Outstanding Mentor" in

2009 and “Best Counselor” in 2011 in MENEA region. He also received a special recognition award of "Outstanding Member" from IIQS in 2010 in Dubai. In November 2013, he received an infinite value award in the individual category of “QS Advocacy award” with a global recognition from AIQS in Sydney, Australia.

Global Missions: Kuwait, Oman, Philippines, India: Mr. Ramesh visited PICQS, Philippine Chapter, Manila in September 2016 to deliver professional seminars on strategic commercial management in pre and post contract stages of an international project.

Mr. Ramesh also visited PUP campus in Manila in September 2016 and conducted a career oriented workshop to the Engineering students.

Mr. Ramesh visited Oman to deliver a guest lecture to Caledonian College in Oman in March 2015. Ramesh has supported PICQS in Oman in January 2015.

Mr. Ramesh visited National Academy of Construction and NICMAR college in Hyderabad, India in September 2016 to deliver a seminar on Quantity Surveying practices at Global level.

Special Workshops and Seminars at AIMS:

Seminar by Mr. Richard Brady in Abu Dhabi AIMS conducted special seminar on Essential legal and contractual report writing skills by Mr. Richard Brady in November 2016 in Abu Dhabi.

Workshop by Mr. Richard Brady in Abu Dhabi AIMS conducted special workshop on Essential Legal and Contractual Knowledge by Mr. Richard Brady in November 2016 in Abu Dhabi.

Seminar by Mr. Richard Brady in Dubai AIMS conducted special seminar on Essential legal and contractual report writing skills by Mr. Richard Brady in November 2016 in Dubai.

Seminar in Dubai by Prof. Sam. AIMS invited Prof. Indrawansa Samaratunga to deliver a seminar on valuation and variations in April 2016

AIMS conducted a special seminar on writing skills in Dubai.

AIMS conducted seminar to QS and Construction professionals in Kuwait.

Team Working and Photo Campaigns Why Bowling Event? AIMS brings together all the professionals from different organizations in various nationalities through Bowling game. AIMS believes Team working is essential for success.

What did AIMS Photo Campaign do? AIMS coffee mug indicates a cup of motivation + inspiration +commitment + dedication + hard work +confidence to reach professional goals. AIMS UAE members participated in Photo campaign in November 2016 with AIMS coffee mugs. AIMS provides complete guidance to career aspirants with all the above ingredients for professional success.

Mock Interviews

AIMS Journey and Success Stories:

AIMS Inauguration in 2014 AIMS UAE Batch in 2015 In 2 years AIMS recorded 19 success stories in UAE region in total 175 members comprises of 15 Nationalities. AIMS UAE Batch in 2016 AIMS MRICS Success Celebrations

TESTIMONIALS:

Vishwas B Shetty BE, DCM, MSc (CPM), MRICS - Dubai , UAE.

“My dream to achieve Chartered Membership in QS Profession was nurtured and supported by

Mr. Ramesh at various levels to successfully attain RICS membership in my first attempt. My

honest and sincere thanks to Mr Ramesh for his invaluable support and vision to establish AIMS

to support career aspirants in QS profession.”

Sangeetha Babu B.Tech, MSc (CPM), CCP, MRICS - Dubai , UAE.

“I can say that meeting Mr. Ramesh was a major turning point in my professional development.

He provided me a platform to learn, share knowledge, develop skills and bring out my success.

The knowledge and reference material received from AIMS helped me not only in APC Success

but enriched my skills in many areas.”

Ravi Kumar BSc, MRICS - Muscat , Oman.

“AIMS focuses on the aspirants’ professional success including career guidance and personal

development. To be honest my success would not have been possible without AIMS, meeting

Mr. Ramesh was one of the greatest gifts of my life. AIMS mock interviews helped me to build

confidence to lead my career with a leadership skills.”

Mohammed Fareedul Haq Imadi BE (civil), FIE, PMP, AVS, CCMP, MRICS – Kuwait

“The professional support and advices provided by Mr. Ramesh Palikila through AIMS

APC Guidance program made an effective and efficient impact on my performance in APC

Final Interview leading to my success. I believe it is a life changing program that will help

many professionals to achieve their aims at international level. “

Farooq Ali MSc ( QS), BSc (Comp. Sci), BSc (Civil), Dip (QS). MRICS - Dubai, UAE.

"Joining AIMS was a great start of my journey towards RICS APC preparation. AIMS

provides an excellent learning platform and have been kind enough to organize seminars,

group studies and mock interviews to be well equipped for final APC. I am glad to choose

AIMS and proud to be part of the ever developing network”

Abdul Karim Baiju BE, MRICS - Abu Dhabi, UAE.

“The meticulous planning of AIMS, follow-ups, motivation, team work and study environment

will drive you through the journey to success. It is nearly impossible to derive such level of

ambience through self-learning. I am indebted to AIMS for the guidance and valuable tips

which indeed helped me fill my knowledge gaps prior to my APC interview.”

Contact Info:

Tel: +971 7 203 1341, Mob: +971 50 435 7392 info@aimsintlqs.com www.aimsintlqs.com