Quantity Surveyor's Work Activities- Options

QS Work Activities- Options

• A quantity surveyor can find business from either a contractor or the client, and they also have the option of choosing to work on-site or away in an office.
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• Once chosen, he is involved in the entire building process from start to finish. At the beginning, he will evaluate the property and prepare estimates on the total costs involved in the project.
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• He will continue to prepare contractual documents, bills, and other tender documents. He will perform cost analysis, perform a risk and value management assessment of the property, as well as provide insight on cost control and procurement strategies.

Skills Required to be a professional Quantity Surveyor

1        1. Methodical and analytical thinking as well as practical and                 logical reasoning skills.

2.   Problem solving skills with a creative approach.

3.   Skill related to mathematics and financial management.

4.   Concise writing skills to produce reports on complex.

5. Information * Thorough knowledge and understanding of     building and construction codes, regulations, etc.

6.   have enough hands on, work experience.

7. Formal education is important, but being able to demonstrate  that you have a relevant understanding of building and construction can go a long way.