by Carroll_Estimating | Oct 8, 2024 | Building
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...
by Carroll_Estimating | Oct 1, 2024 | Building
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)...
by Carroll_Estimating | Sep 24, 2024 | Exterior
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...
by Carroll_Estimating | Sep 17, 2024 | Exterior
The time is coming when your projects will be judged not just by cost and quality but by their carbon footprint. The push toward sustainability is picking up. There’s still a lot of work to be done, but you need to start thinking about carbon now because, in one...
by Carroll_Estimating | Aug 20, 2024 | Exterior
“Could you price this for us?” A simple enough question. Whoever asked you probably thinks it won’t take too long. And it probably won’t, but it will eat into the time you set to complete those other tenders you’re working on. Not to mention distracting and pulling...
