Chris Milnes

 

Quantity Surveying FAQ's

  1. Why use a Quantity Surveyor on your project?
  2. What is a Bill of Quantities?
 
  • Why use a Quantity Surveyor on your project?
  • Contrary to common thought Quantity Surveyors don’t “just count bricks”! Chartered Quantity Surveyors have vast construction knowledge and a high standard of technical understanding. Primarily acting as a ‘construction accountant’ from cost planning to final account stages a QS can accurately advise on all aspects of expenditure. By using a Quantity Surveyor you will also be employing an experienced construction professional who can advise on most aspects of construction including procurement, methods of construction, contractual issues etc.  A Chartered Quantity Surveyor is an imperative member of the design team.
 
  • What is a Bill of Quantities?
  • This is a document prepared by Quantity Surveyors using information prepared by the design team. In basic terms each and every aspect of the project is measured using a standard method of measurement and scheduled out to produce separate bills and these form the completed document. This document is then used to obtain an overall price for the scheme. 
 
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