Material Procurement
Material procurement refers to the process of acquiring the necessary materials and supplies required to complete a construction project. This
Material Takeoff
A material take-off (MTO) is the process of quantifying and listing all the materials, components, and equipment required for a
Measurement and Payment
Measurement and Payment, are two interconnected aspects of managing construction contracts that ensure accurate quantification of work completed and the
Payment Certificate
A payment certificate refers to a document issued by a Quantity Surveyor that authorizes payment to a contractor for the
Progress Payment
A progress payment refers to a payment made by the owner or client to the contractor during the course of
Project Management
Project management is the process of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the various resources required to complete a construction project
Retention
Retention in construction refers to a practice where a percentage of the payment due to a contractor or subcontractor is
Site Investigation
A site investigation, in relation to construction, is the process of gathering and analysing information about a specific construction site
Variation Account
A variation account in relation to quantity surveying is a record that tracks changes, additions, or omissions to the original
Variation Order
A variation order refers to a formal written document that modifies the scope, quality, or duration of a construction project,
