The quantity surveyor is normally employed by the employer to whom he owes a duty of care but in some cases he may be employed by the contractor, e.g. where he is engaged by the contractor to take out quantities for the purposes of tender where quantities do not form part of the contract.
Generally, Quantity Surveyors advise building owners and architects on probable cost of construction schemes and on the cost of alternative designs, prepare tender documents, evaluate changes during construction, prepare payment certificates, prepare final accounts. They are sometimes known as construction cost consultants.
Chartered quantity surveyors represent one of seven categories of chartered surveyors who belong to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. The training and experience of the Chartered Quantity Surveyor allows him to provide a service which is unequalled in the world.
The skills and experience of the firm can be applied from the very early stages of decision making.
Cost estimating is also normally applied for:
We have widespread experience of procurement systems. We have devised and successfully implemented new construction procurement systems to suit the client’s particular needs in terms of time, cost and quality.
The role of the Quantity Surveyor is very important on all types of Construction Contracts, e.g.:
After the signing of a Construction Contract, we will: