Quantity

Surveying |
Introduction

CE16 | Quantity Surveying | K J P B

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What is Quantity Surveying?

Quantity surveying is concerned with controlling

and managing the construction projects.

P r o f e s s i o n a l Q S are expert in the art of costing

building at all its stages.

QS are essential for life cycle costing, cost

planning, procurement, tendering, contract
administration, and commercial management.
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How to become a Quantity
Surveyors
1. Through Direct Study | other countries offer a
degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying

2. Degree or Diploma from Allied Professions

such as Engineering, Architecture, Const.

Management

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Role of a quantity surveyor in
construction:
1. Cost Estimator,

2. Project Coordinator, and

3. Expense Manager

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Role of a quantity surveyor in
construction:
Cost Estimator.

The role of the quantity surveyor starts from the very

beginning of the construction project. During this
phase, he plays a major role in preparing cost
estimates.

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Role of a quantity surveyor in
construction:
Project Co-ordinate:

He achieves this by working together with clients,

contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and
consultants in identifying their specialties and scopes
for the project. The quantity surveyor coordinates
with different parties in order to finalize the optimum
prices for each element of the project
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Role of a quantity surveyor in
construction:
Managing Finances/ Expense Manager:

An efficient quantity surveyor shall make sure that

the project’s costs remain within the stipulated
budget. The budget is calculated before the start of a
project based on the designs prepared

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Pre and Post Contract Quantity
Surveying Duties
1. Keeping the project on time.

2. Timely Payments to Stakeholders:

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Duties of a Quantity Surveyor

Site visits and future projections of tasks ahead:

regular visits to the construction site serve many

purposes such as getting an actual feel for the
progress of the project, face-to-face interaction with
the construction team, and analyzing the task
requirements ahead of time.

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Requirements for Quantification &
Costing
QUANTIFICATION COSTING
 Understanding of  Interpretation of Specifications
Construction Drawings
 Understanding of Market Prices
 Ability to Take
and Source of Pricing Data
measurements

 Familiarity of materials  Understanding of Cost Drivers

 Knowledge of standard  Knowledge of cost estimating

method of measurement techniques of various stages

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Requirements for Quantification &
Costing
QUANTIFICATION COSTING
 Understanding of  Interpretation of Specifications
Construction Drawings
 Understanding of Market Prices
 Ability to Take
and Source of Pricing Data
measurements

 Familiarity of materials  Understanding of Cost Drivers

 Knowledge of standard  Knowledge of cost estimating

method of measurement techniques of various stages

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QUANTIFICATION OF
CONSTRUCTION WORKS
QUANTIFICATION | What?

 Process of converting of drawn information

into descriptions and quantities by means
of manual or automated measurement,
counting or approximation with a set of
rules.

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QUANTIFICATION OF
CONSTRUCTION WORKS
QUANTIFICATION | Importance

 The accuracy of quantities derived from

quantification process and precise
description of quantified items will affect
the price of the works. It is important that
careful attention to details should be
exercised during the process.
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QUANTIFICATION OF
CONSTRUCTION WORKS
QUANTIFICATION | Purpose

 During pre-contract:  During pre-contract:

 Feasibility Study
 Determine budget
 Data derived from quantity
takeoff will be transferred
into BOQ for tendering
 Used to assess the likely
outturn cost of the works
 Cost control and cost
management

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Standard Methods of
Measurements (SMM)
SMM | What?

 A document with a set of measurement rules

and principles that can be applied in
determining the quantity of works, trades or
tasks in construction project. It details the
inclusion (and exclusions) in the measured
quantity and further provide guidance on the
method and unit of measurement to be used.
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Standard Methods of
Measurements (SMM)
SMM | Importance
 Standard method of measurement will dictate
the structure of the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) that
will be used in tendering process or to
determine the price of works, trade or tasks.
 this also promotes transparency as it provides
a clear understanding of what is expected
from and be provided by the involved parties.
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Standard Methods of
Measurements (SMM)
SMM | What to use

 A Quantity Surveyor must have the

knowledge of, and the ability to interpret
the different standard methods of
measurement used in the industry. .

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COSTING OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS

 Application of cost estimating techniques to determine

the approximate amount of money needed to complete
the project.
 The level of cost estimate varies widely in the amount of
information available.
 QS must be able to fully utilize the available information
and identify appropriate cost estimating techniques to
be used.
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COST ESTIMATE

 The process of forecasting the cost and other

resources needed to complete a project within a
defined scope. A cost estimate does not only show
the total amount of money but also the details
depending on the basis of estimate, describes the
assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and other
information necessary to interpret the accuracy of
the estimated cost.
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DEFINITION

 PRICE: The amount paid for goods and services

 COST: total amount of input or responses

expended to produce a product or complete a
deliverable. (Direct + Indirect Cost)

 VALUE: The payment for a completed deliverable.

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Types of Cost Estimate

 Concept Cost Estimate: based on the first phase of the

design process which is the Conceptual design.

 Schematic Cost Estimate: based on the first phase of the

design process which is the Schematic design.

 Detailed Cost Estimate: based on detailed set of

information that may include the approved plans,
sections, elevations, design details, and specifications.

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