How QSs Can Add Value Before the Project Starts
A Quantity Surveyor’s role should not begin when the first payment application is due. The value of a QS can
6 Things Quantity Surveyors Should Track Every Week
Good commercial management does not happen once a month. While monthly reports, CVRs and formal valuations are important, the best
What Is a Novation Agreement in Construction?
A novation agreement is a legal document that transfers one party’s rights and obligations under a contract to another party.
Adjudication in Construction: Step by Step (With Real Timeframes)
Adjudication is one of those processes every QS knows exists… But when it actually lands on a job, it suddenly
NEC: An introduction to ‘Acceleration’
What is Acceleration? Acceleration is the process of bringing forward Completion or Key Dates compared to the Accepted Programme. It
NEC4 ECC – Contractor’s Design Responsibility Explained
Under NEC4 ECC, contractor’s design responsibility is one of the most misunderstood areas of the contract and one that regularly
NEC4 ECC Scope Explained
Introduction If you’re working under an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, the Scope, (or Works Information if you’re working under
Alternative A vs Alternative B: How Gross Valuation Works under JCT DB 2024
If you work with JCT Design and Build, one of the key payment choices at tender or contract stage is
What Laptop Should a Quantity Surveyor Actually Buy?
Let’s be honest, most QSs don’t care about laptop until theirs starts lagging halfway through a cost plan. You’re in
What Are Overheads and Profit in Construction?
When thinking of the cost to complete a construction project, your mind is immediately drawn to the obvious stuff, like