Our Top 3 Tips For Choosing The Right QS

January 1, 2000

Our Top 3 Tips For Choosing The Right QS

The right QS, or Quantity Surveyor, is a key driver for successful projects within the construction industry. Since projects are one-off activities by nature, it is important that the Quantity Surveyor can give the construction project management team an accurate idea regarding how long the project will take, how much materials will be needed, their cost, commercial and procurement implications, risks involved, and a host of other information.

Simply put, the responsibilities and role played by a QS primarily include management of various costs associated with engineering or construction projects while simultaneously ensuring the project meets all the necessary quality assurance and legal requirements at minimum costs.

Investing in a QS for the first time can be challenging if you are unaware of the qualities that make someone right for the job. While it is important that you onboard a proficient outsourcing company that fits your organization’s vision as it meets your needs, following these top tips before moving forward will help you get the maximum ROI .

#1- The Right OS Will Help Set Realistic Goals

Begin by understanding precisely why you need a QS in the first place and then move on to setting realistic financial budgets and timelines. Many business owners are tempted to do as much as possible by themselves to save a few bucks, but it can prove rather counterproductive in the long run. Whatever your role may be in the project, your experience, skills, and energies can likely be utilized elsewhere. Appointing a suitable QS from the right outsourcing firm can help save time and money.

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