Quantity Surveyor Role in Sustainability

Quantity Surveyor Role in Sustainability
Nowadays increase the concept of sustainable development that give an exciting challenge for the
QS in this new era. The quantity surveyor duties in sustainable construction:
Green Costing
Life Cycle Costing/ Life Cycle Assessment
Carbon Footprint
Property Performance Reporting
Green Building Rating Assessment
Building Information Model (BIM)
Quantity Surveyor Duties in General Construction Project
Chung (2000) recognized that Quantity Surveyors duties are preliminary cost advice, cost planning
and value management, contractual methods. Moreover, tendering, choice of contractor, valuation
of construction work, project management and increased efficiency.
RICS (1999) pointed out some services of Quantity Surveyor should be provided during the different
stage of the project. In the pre-contract stage: Quantity Surveyor should prepare and develop
preliminary cost plan, advise on cost of design team’s proposals. Moreover, monitor cost
implications during the detailed design stage, maintain and develop cost plan.
For the tender stage: Quantity Surveyor should advise on the contractual documentation to clients.
Moreover, Quantity Surveyor also needs to prepare recommendations for interim payments, post-
contract cost control and final account. Furthermore, Quantity Surveyor should provide and price
bills of quantities, prepare cost analysis, advice on financial implications, advise on the use of areas
and provide a measurement of areas, provide advice on contractual matters.
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Quantity Surveyor Role in RIBA Plan of Work

Here are the list of quantity surveyor duties and responsibilities in the different stage of RIBA Plan of
Work.
Quantity Surveyor Duties in Feasibility Stage
Preliminary Cost advice
Project Feasibility Study
Cost Planning and Budget Establishment
Quantity Surveyor duties in Design Stage
Budget Cost Control
Advice on Contractual methods and Tendering Procedures
Quantity Surveyor duties in Tender Stage
Advice on Selection of Contractors
Preparation of Expenditure Statements for Tax and Accounting
Technical Auditing
Quantity Surveyor duties in Construction Stage
Contract Documents
Project Control
Interim Payment
Evaluation of Variations
Other Functions
Assessment of Building Replacement Value for Insurance
Expert Evidence in Arbitration and Mediation
Represent the Employer/Client in Design and Build Contract
Evaluation of Life Cycle
Quantity Surveyor Duties and Responsibilities

Scope-for-a-Traditional-Quantity-Surveyors
Quantity Surveyor Job Descriptions
Here is summarized quantity surveyor duties and job descriptions from different countries. Such as
Australia, UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and UAE. (source:
online QS vacancy advertisements)
The preparation of Bills and Schedules of Quantities of materials, labour and services required in the
construction and equipment of building, or engineering works.
Visit building sites to monitor progress.
Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect or the
client.
Preparation of specifications when required so to do.
Undertaking costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
Performing risk and value management and cost control.
Preparing and analysing costings for tenders.
Advising on procurement strategy.
Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
Allocating work to subcontractors.
Providing advice on contractual claims.
Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.
Valuing completed work and arranging payments.
Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use;
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
Areas requiring more specialised knowledge include: Offering advice on property taxation.
Providing post-occupancy advice, facilities management services and life cycle costing advice.
Assisting clients in locating and accessing additional and alternative sources of funds.
Enabling clients to initiate construction projects.

Advising on the maintenance costs of specific buildings.
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What are the main duties and responsibilities of a quantity surveyor?

What are the main duties and responsibilities of a quantity surveyor?

What stages are involved in the RIBA Plan of Work?

What stages are involved in the RIBA Plan of Work?

Quantity Surveyor Role in Sustainability

Life Cycle Costing/ Life Cycle Assessment

Property Performance Reporting

Green Building Rating Assessment

Building Information Model (BIM)

Quantity Surveyor Duties in General Construction Project

Quantity Surveyor Role in RIBA Plan of Work

Quantity Surveyor Duties in Feasibility Stage

Preliminary Cost advice

Project Feasibility Study

Cost Planning and Budget Establishment

Quantity Surveyor duties in Design Stage

Budget Cost Control

Advice on Contractual methods and Tendering Procedures

Quantity Surveyor duties in Tender Stage

Advice on Selection of Contractors

Preparation of Expenditure Statements for Tax and Accounting

Quantity Surveyor duties in Construction Stage

Assessment of Building Replacement Value for Insurance

Expert Evidence in Arbitration and Mediation

Represent the Employer/Client in Design and Build Contract

Evaluation of Life Cycle

Quantity Surveyor Duties and Responsibilities

Quantity Surveyor Job Descriptions

Visit building sites to monitor progress.

Preparation of specifications when required so to do.

Undertaking costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work.

Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.

Performing risk and value management and cost control.

Preparing and analysing costings for tenders.

Advising on procurement strategy.

Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.

Allocating work to subcontractors.

Providing advice on contractual claims.

Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.

Valuing completed work and arranging payments.

Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use;

Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.

Enabling clients to initiate construction projects.

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