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Quantity Surveying is broadly concerned with the control of the cost on
construction projects. It cover a wide range of activities including cost
estimation, cost planning, value engineering, feasibility studies, cost
benefit analysis, lifecycle costing and valuation.
Efficient and effective utilisation of resources (materials,
manpower, money) is the main
objective of a quantity surveyor. It also requires him to have an
up-to-date information of market, tools and
equipments to help in
planning
and scheduling of construction activities and resource allocation.
Risk analysis is an area
which should be thoroughly studied to be become a successful
quantity surveyor. The quantity surveyor should be able to
assess the risk involved and be able to decide whether it should be
retained or transferred Quantity surveyors play an important role
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