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THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR IS YOUR FRIEND!

Quantity surveyors are trained construction industry experts with adept knowledge on construction costs and contracts. 

We are responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects which cut across building, civil/road construction and engineering installation works.

A lot of people ask why a Quantity Surveyor should be engaged in construction projects. Here’s how A.W. Hooker put it;

"Using an experienced and skilled quantity surveyor will not only allow you to have an accurate projection of the costs involved in a construction project, but also allow you to have an effective cost strategist on your team to help lower costs with ideas, options, and experienced advice."

Quantity Surveyors are your friends. By engaging our team of highly trained experts, you are saving time, resources and also getting the very best quality. Nothing short of that!

At the core of our profession are certain values we strongly uphold. We are people of;

  • Integrity
  • Excellence 
  • Relationship

The responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor are highlighted below. Note that there are more professional services a QS can offer. Listed below are but a few. 

PRE-CONTRACT SERVICES

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Comparative Design Economics including cost plans and cost control 
  • Works Programme/Planning
  • Preparation of Preliminary Estimates
  • Measurement of Building Works/Preparation of Bill of Quantities
  • Preparation of Schedule of Materials
  • Preparation or Editing of Specifications
  • Advice on Procurement Options
  • Preparation of Unit Rates for Work Items/Pricing for Tendering Purposes
  • Tender Evaluation/Report (Strategies for) Tender Negotiation 

POST-CONTRACT SERVICES

  • Administration of advance payments, retention, and performance bonds
  • Measurement of works on site Application of Cost Control including Comparative Cost
  • Analysis or Evaluation
  • Preparation of Interim Valuations
  • Preparation of Financial Statements
  • Valuations of Variations/Fluctuations Preparation or Vetting of Loss and/or Expense or Insurance Claims Preparation and Agreement of Final Account
  • Re-measurement of Provisional Quantities and Provisional Sum Items
  • Analysis of Pricing for Regular Cost/Value Reconciliation Statements including Interpretation for Management
  • Computation/Vetting of Fees Preparation of Cash Flow Forecast
  • Resource Determination, Scheduling & Purchasing Contract Administration/Contractual Correspondence
  • Production, Cost and Quality Control

SPECIALISATION

  • Project Management
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Insurance Consultancy
  • Litigation and Arbitration
  • Bankruptcy or Liquidation
  • Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Research and Development
  • Computation of Taxation Allowances
  • Office Management
  • Preparation of Schedule of Dilapidations/Condition Survey
  • Civil Engineering Measurement
  • Heavy Engineering Measurement M&E Installations Measurement
  • ICT Installations Measurement
  • Financial Institutions (Banks, etc)
  • Participation in Oil and Gas Projects
  • Heavy Engineering Projects

You need a Quantity Surveyor on your NEXT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Contact us today!