by Muimi Nzangi | Mar 1, 2022 | Cost Management
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....
by Muimi Nzangi | Sep 14, 2021 | Cost Management
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...
by Muimi Nzangi | Apr 26, 2021 | Construction IT, Cost Management
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...
by Muimi Nzangi | May 12, 2020 | Construction Law, Cost Management, Tutorials
In a previous article, we discussed what a unit rate is, the various types of unit rates, use of a unit rate and approaches to estimating a unit rate. You can read the article here: What is a Unit Rate? When dealing with construction contracts, quantity surveyors...
by Muimi Nzangi | Mar 25, 2020 | Cost Management
Quantity surveyors manage the cost of construction projects. They help to ensure that the construction project is completed within its projected/estimated budget. As a quantity surveyor, you are responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial...
by Muimi Nzangi | Mar 23, 2020 | Cost Management
As a quantity surveyor applying for jobs, your CV is one of the documents that you use to market your skills and qualifications to your potential employer. Besides capturing your biodata, educational and professional qualifications in the CV, it is equally important...
