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 Kenyan…
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…
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 your model. ArchiCAD…
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 more…
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 renovate an existing building. It is…
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 between these two paths….