Quantity Surveyors

Quantity Surveyors

When looking to renovate a home or premise, conducting smaller-scale renovations, or planning a large-scale project, to understand the cost involved from right from the planning and design stages it is vital to appoint an expert in project financial management. This is where quantity surveyors come to the fore. Working closely with builders, developers and subcontractors as well as homeowners or corporate clients, quantity surveyors provide estimating services, helping to understand the total cost from the outset – and keep to budget.

What do construction cost consultancy services do?

Quantity surveying services provide qualified quantity surveyors to manage finances for construction projects, looking at the project requirements to prepare detailed estimates and provide a budget. They will make sure that the budget caters to each stage of construction avoiding any significant surprises. Whether looking to renovate or develop a new build, a QS is a must. 

What are the main roles of a quantity surveyor? 

• Managing financial aspects of construction projects, from a small house renovation to the construction of high-rises, roads and tunnels

• Help to keep a project on the programme and within budget

• Quantity takeoff services

• Managing and measuring construction costs in the most efficient manner

• Preparing a statement of final account and insurance replacement estimates

Questions to ask quantity surveyors

Who do quantity surveyors work with? 

A QS will work on residential and commercial developments, dealing closely with the land or home owners, or corporate client to ascertain their needs, and with architects, builders, project managers, designers, developers, tradies and building material suppliers to gain project understanding in order to provide a comprehensive estimate.

Which trades do quantity surveyors provide construction cost management services for? 

A skilled QS will provide cost estimation and effective cost management services to a wide range of trades including, but not limited to, technicians in carpentry, insulation, plasterboard, plastering, painting and wall covering, suspended ceiling installation.

Do you outsource any of your work? 

This is important to know as you need to know who you are engaging, how they are managed and supported, and that they are qualified for the task. The costs associated with outsourcing work can also be passed on to the client.


Other professionals you might be interested in engaging include: Architects, Construction, Civil Works, Land Surveyors, Consultants, Builders