When you’re working on a construction project, you might come across a Prime Cost (PC) sum. But what does that mean for you as a contractor? A PC sum is a value put aside in a building contract for items that haven’t been chosen or priced at the time the contract is...
Your contract is everything when it comes to working in construction. If an issue comes up, it might seem easier just to say, “It’s grand; we’ll figure something out,” and try to sort things out yourself. But, when it comes to construction contracts, especially under...
When it comes to tender bids, you might think price is the most important part. But some clients don’t just look at that final figure. Sure, it’s important, but it’s not the only thing taken into consideration. The contractors winning all the bids are the ones sharing...
Hiring a QS to do a nixer might seem like a good idea at first. It’s cheaper overall; you can even price the job a bit lower to win the tender bid and who’s going to know? Well, as soon as work starts, the General Contractor (GC) and Project Quantity Surveyor (PQS)...
Have you ever considered outsourcing your QS work? All the major construction companies are doing it these days. It saves time, resources, overheads, and so much more. If you’re only used to hiring in-house, read on to see the six major differences between using a...
