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The Traditional Method of Preparing Bills of Quantities
The traditional process of preparing bills of quantities can conveniently be broken down into two main processes. These are ‘taking off’ and ‘working up’. It officially starts when the quantity surveyor receives drawings from the architect and engineers and serialises...
3 Sums Included in a Bill of Quantities
A bill of quantities contains an itemized list of work items to be executed with a detailed description of the unit rate tied to it. Where some work items cannot be measured and described according to the standard method of measurement in use, they are allocated sums...
How to Make Money with ArchiCAD Object Libraries and Templates
We have been teaching people online how to use ArchiCAD to develop building information models, construction documentation and drawings for their clients or schoolwork. Most people want to know other ways they can implement to make money with ArchiCAD, besides working...
Types of Clients in Construction
Clients are an important part of a system in the construction industry called a project. The Project Management Institute (PMI) defines it as an endeavour with a definite beginning and a definite end undertaken to create a unique product or service. A construction...
Are Kenyan Quantity Surveyors Missing out on BIM?
Quantity Surveyors in Kenya have been left out of BIM according to research. Their fellows in the architecture and design professions are progressing way ahead of them and already reaping the benefits of BIM in their practice. This cannot continue if we want the...
6 Main Types of Bills of Quantities
A bill of quantities is a document that is prepared by the client’s quantity surveyor as a basis for estimating the cost of a construction project. It contains a list of all the work items and detailed descriptions that form part of the scope of work for the project....
Top 5 ArchiCAD BIM Products 2022
As a BIM authoring software, ArchiCAD helps you create intelligent 3D digital models representing a structure of facility to be built. Besides 2D and 3D data, BIM software allows you to input non-graphical information such as lists, schedules and object metadata into...
Granite in Construction: Types, Uses, Advantages and Disadvantages
Granite is a widely recognized igneous rock found on the earth's surface. It is also widely used in construction for various applications. Many objects that are encountered in day-to-day activities are made using granite. It is used in a number of industries- but is...
4 Mandatory Construction Approvals in Kenya
Construction approvals/permits are issued by the government through its established bodies and ministries. By definition, a construction permit is a document issued by a local government authority to authorise the construction of a new building or to amend and...
Client’s vs Contractor’s Quantity Surveyor
The comparison between the client’s vs contractor’s quantity surveyor often pops up when career paths are being discussed. I believe you have visited this website because you are looking for the right information to help you understand the differences that exist...
4 BIM-based Processes in Construction Cost Estimating
In this article, we will look at traditional paper-based estimating, 2D CAD estimating and how BIM helps automate those processes. We will further discuss the four approaches that are available in 5D BIM construction cost estimating. Cost Estimating Basics When a new...
MSBIM ARCHICAD Professional Template + Cost Estimating Pack
MSBIM is a professional building information modelling template for ArchiCAD, developed by Mesolight Visual. It consists of a professional ArchiCAD template, a virtual objects library and a cost estimating pack. Templates provide predefined settings, rules and...