by Carroll_Estimating | Dec 3, 2024 | Exterior
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about outsourcing work, especially when it comes to Quantity Surveying. If you’ve never done it before, you’ve probably heard them and felt hesitant. If you have outsourced and had a bad experience, you’re probably backing...
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 Paul Devereux | Apr 30, 2024 | Exterior
Do you ever wonder if your Quantity Surveyor (QS) actually has your best interests at heart? Have you noticed they’re dragging their heels or acting shifty, and you just don’t know why? Maybe they’re pulling a fast one and double-jobbing as a Contractors QS (CQS) and...
by Paul Devereux | Feb 13, 2024 | Building
As a contractor, winning a tender is an exciting and rewarding experience. It means that you’ve been chosen to complete a project, and you’ll be able to put your skills and experience to work to create something great. But winning a tender is just the...
by Paul Devereux | Jan 2, 2024 | Building
Have you ever been in the middle of a project, and suddenly, your quantity surveyor (QS) leaves? There you are, with a half-finished project and no one to manage the costs. The one person who knew the ins and outs of the money on the job – gone! In the fiercely...
