QUANTITY

SURVEYING
IN CONSTRUCTION PHASES
LAGURA, JECYL _
SOMBILON, JOMAR _
TAYANGTANG, CRISCEL JANE F.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
The Quantity Surveyor examines the architect and
engineers’ plans, analyses site conditions, distinguishes the
expenses involved, and then sets a general assessed budget
plan for each task in the project
DESIGN PHASE
The Quantity Surveyor involves the design team and
suggests practical solutions for turning the project
economical within the project’s allotted budget, which is
called value engineering
PROCUREMENT PHASE
 The client may choose a contractor and sign a contract with him

 That is why a quantity surveyor is required from the beginning, to

produce the feasibility study as well as handled the cost estimate of the
procured materials, in conjunction with the rest of the project team

 Some of the problems of procurement in the construction industry are

the increase in cost, delays, and faults

TENDERING STAGE
The Quantity Surveyor advises on tendering and contractual
plans considering the client’s needs and other data accessible from
the designers. The QS also reports on the insurance and liabilities
with client’s insurance advisers. The detailed and final tender
estimate is prepared by the quantity surveyor with the project
architect.
TENDER SELECTION &
APPRAISAL
The Quantity Surveyor advises shortlisting bidders and
looking into the tender’s financial standing and experiences.
He also advises on errors and negotiates offers—the final
review of bid documents and recommendations for the best
tender
SELECTION OF
CONTRACTORS
The advice the Quantity Surveyor gives in the
selection of contractors an obtaining tenders is also
applied to the choice of nominated subcontractors
and supplies and obtaining quotations from them.
CONSTRUCTION STAGE
The Quantity Surveyor monitors the project’s progress. He will get ready
with suggestions and prepare bills for payments to contractors, subcontractors,
and suppliers as per the agreement prerequisites. Also, QS evaluates expenses
impacts when changes are happening in the project, i.e. design alteration, delays,
and variations with contractors. Resolve disputes between clients, designers,
contractors, subcontractors, and other related parties with projects
POST CONSTRUCTION STAGE
The QS prepares the statements for final accounts, which records
the actual expenses that occurred in all areas of the employment in
the project. Also, the documents required for the technical auditing
are made available. Tax deduction policies and laws are considered
and applied wherever needed.