Quantity Surveying & Estimation

QUANTITY SURVEY
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Introduction to QS

Todays Objectives
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History of Quantity Surveying

main Stages of a Construction Project

Types of Quantity Surveyor (QS)

Role & Functions of a QS

Changing Role of a QS

Attributes required to be a successful QS

Sector the QS work in

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Quantity Surveyor - Introduction

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A professional working within the construction industry

concerned with building costs
Wikipedia

In USA known as Cost Engineer

A specialist tradesman who prepares standardised
schedules for a building project in which all of the
construction materials, labour activities and the like are
quantified.
His prime task is to ensure that the project is kept within
budget and that the client gets value for money
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History of QS
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QS developed its root in UK during 17th century

1785--Earliest recorded firm, Henry Cooper and Sons of
Reading was established
1820--Emerged as a profession, one of the earliest QSs
was Sir Henry Arthur Hunt in Uk
1858--First recorded use of term quantity surveyor
1933--Institution of civil engineers, London published
report on engineering quantities
1953--Standard method of measurement issued and
being updated until today
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Main Stages in Construction Project

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1- Concept : identify the project needs, and objectives

2- Technical studies as feasibility study, possibility of
implementation, primary cost, and possibility of financing etc.
3- Preliminary design
4- Detailed design including architectural , structural, electrical,
mechanical.
5- Tender documents.
10- Preliminary handing over the project
6- Tendering
11- the operation of the project
7- Contract Award
12- maintenance period
8- Contract Agreement
13- Project final handing over
9- Starting Construction
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Type of Work in Construction Project

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Project

Mechanical
Works

Electrical
Works

Structural
works

Architectural
Works

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Functions of a QS
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Manage & Control Costs within Construction Projects

Measurements, Estimations

Costing, Valuation, Tender Pricing

Minimize Cost & Enhance Value

These all vary dependant on Developer & Contractor

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Traditional Role of a QS
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Measurer Arrives at quantities of different items

of work for:
Tender

document preparation (for developer)

Tender

Pricing (for contractor)

Handles
Bills

BOQ and prices schedules

for payment, intermediate and final

Measures

quantities from drawings and from site

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TYPES OF QS
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Professional Quantity Surveyor

Broadly concerned with contracts and costs on construction
projects. The methods employed, however, cover a range of
activities which may include cost planning, value management,
feasibility study, cost benefit analysis, lifecycle costing, tendering,
valuation, change control, dispute resolution and cost estimation.
Contractors Quantity Surveyor
A contractor's QS is responsible for the performance of
operations that mirror those of the owner's QS; i.e., the
measurement and pricing of construction work, but specifically
performed by the contractor as opposed to the construction work
described and measured in the construction contract between the
developer and the contractor.

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Changing Role of a QS
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Costs have become more dynamic, changes are

faster.
Technology change, mechanization.
From primary civil engineering to a mix of mechanical
& electrical, plumbing, fire protection etc....
Corresponding to change from single & double storey
construction to multi-storey complexes.
Energy costs and environmental requirements.
Energy Costs have also brought in change to the
architectural design of buildings.
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Changing Role of a QS
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We can no longer overlook the operating cost of the

building as a whole.
Our building designs should keep energy in all its
forms and stages of utilisation.
Speed of construction is now of assuming importance.
With the gradual but continuous increase in labour
costs it is essential that the design is such that the
requirements of resources is kept to a minimum.

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Todays Requirements
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So what is, a QS required to know in todays

fast moving world?

Basic civil work processes and costings.

Component materials.
Material and equipment selection and effect on
costs.
Building operation costs based on Energy efficiency,
Environmental effects and maintainability.
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Sectors
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Sectors the QS work in include:

Commercial
Residential
Education
Healthcare
Utilities
Transport
Custodial (Prisons)
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International Quantity Surveying Institutions

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AACE International (AACEI) http://www.aacei.org

Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)
http://www.aiqs.com.au
Building Surveyors Institute of Japan (BSIJ)
http://www.bsij.or.jp
Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS)
http://www.ciqs.org
China Engineering Cost Association (CECA)
http://www.ceca.org.cn
Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) http://www.hkis.org.hk
Institute of Surveyors, Malaysia (ISM) http://www.ism.org.my
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International Quantity Surveying Institutions

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New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS)

http://www.nziqs.co.nz
Singapore Institute of Surveyors & Valuers (SISV)
http://www.sisv.org.sg
Institution of Surveyors, Engineers and Architects (Brunei)
(PUJA) http://www.puja-brunei.com/
Fiji Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FIQS).
vakaj01@connect.com.fj
Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Sri Lanka (IQSSL)
iqssl@sltnet.lk
Association of South African Quantity Surveyors
http://www.asaqs.co.za
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