Quantity Surveying Principles Articles

5 Red Flags in a Construction Programme

A construction programme is not just a list of dates. It is one of the most important tools on a

Inflation and price escalation can seriously affect construction projects. How can it be dealt with effectively? A project might be

Starting out as a Quantity Surveyor is exciting, but let’s be honest, nobody hands you a manual on day one.

Reviewing a subcontractor quotation is about much more than checking the final price. The cheapest quotation is not always the

A Quantity Surveyor’s role should not begin when the first payment application is due. The value of a QS can

Good commercial management does not happen once a month. While monthly reports, CVRs and formal valuations are important, the best

If you’ve assessed construction contracts, you’ve definitely seen it. Buried in a spec… tucked into Employer’s Requirements… sometimes even sitting

When thinking of the cost to complete a construction project, your mind is immediately drawn to the obvious stuff, like

Retention is one of those construction mechanisms that everyone understands in theory — and almost everyone dislikes in practice. It’s

Concrete foundations are one of the first things QSs are asked to measure, and one of the easiest places to