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Quantity Surveying

"Through accurate material quantification to detailed cost estimates, we eliminate guesswork and ensure smart cost management and project success."

One of CCR’s core priorities is accurately, effectively, and continuously managing the overall cost of every project and then staying firm within the projected budget on every job. Project success depends directly on smart cost management throughout the design, procurement, and construction phases. Our quantity surveying teams excel in advanced measurement techniques from 2D, 3D and 4D models and can live link the drawings to create an accurate fully costed BOQ in a timely and cost-efficient manner. From accurately quantifying construction project materials to developing precise cost estimates, our team of Quantity Surveyors excel in optimising project value by balancing cost, quality, and functionality through their advanced measurement techniques. Our suite of specialised Quantity Surveying services eliminates any guesswork, and provides smart cost management through the design, procurement, and construction phases to ensure project success.

What is a Quantity Surveyor?

A Quantity Surveyor is a construction professional who specialises in the management and control of costs related to building and engineering projects. With a primary role of ensuring that a project is completed within the stipulated budget, Quantity Surveyors are also responsible for ensuring that all necessary quality and regulatory standards are met. Being involved throughout the entire lifecycle of a project, our Quantity Surveyors provide cost estimates and financial advice during the pre-construction phase and monitor expenditure and track variations as the project progresses. Other tasks include:

Interpretation of engineer’s and architect’s plans and documents in terms of their cost.
Preparation of cost plans for all aspects of construction, including development or concept design.
Administration or advice upon construction contracts.
Preparation of tender documentation which may include bills of quantities or rate schedules.
Analysis and advice on which builder to select for the project.
Advise on potential construction variations and their merits.
Ongoing monitoring of expenses against the plan.
Provision of ongoing cost-benefit analysis.
Advice upon and review construction contracts.
Reporting on the impact of any changes to plan on overall project costs.
Reporting on projected cash flow and actual progress.
Assistance with complex tax depreciation schedules.
Assistance with insurance and assessment of replacement cost.
Support with the arbitration process in the case of a dispute between parties.

Why you need a Quantity Surveyor

A Quantity Surveyor does more than provides you the figures, they can partner with you as a cost strategist, to help your company lower its costs, and avoid margin erosion.
Quantity Surveyors help you to get the most out of every dollar you spend. This can help to avoid wasted money, increasing profits, assisting with cash flow, or leaving more money available for future investments or projects.
Quantity Surveyors can help you to avoid cost blow-outs that can result in delays or compromise when you are part way through the project already.
By hiring a Quantity Surveyor, you can reduce the burden on your internal staff to manage this complicated side of the business. This can free up your team to focus on their strengths, leaving the complex nature of quantity surveying to the CCR experts.
To boost your project management capabilities for effective project delivery.
To support you to make the best decisions during the tender process.
To help to resolve any disputes that may arise between or with subcontractors.
They can help you to gain the necessary but not excessive level of insurance coverage.
They can identify where the project is lapsing from the plan and help you to bring it back on track or provide revised estimates.
They can help you to avoid a situation of no available cash flow, which could hinder the project.

Our Solutions

Our Quantity Surveyors provide a wide range of services for our clients, ensuring that construction and engineering projects are delivered cost-effectively, efficiently and in compliance with the necessary standards of quality. These services include:

Measurement

With capabilities essential for accurately quantifying materials for construction and engineering projects, our Quantity Surveyors take off quantities from architectural drawings and use standard measurement techniques to produce a bill of quantities (BOQ). By leveraging digital tools like CAD software and BIM systems, they enhance accuracy through digital extraction. Besides construction materials, Quantity Surveyors measure variations, valuations, final accounts, and sustainability metrics, ensuring projects are delivered sustainably, within budget, and that all parties are properly compensated.

Estimating and Cost Planning

One of the primary responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor at CCR is to liaise with clients and provide accurate cost estimates during the initial planning stages of a construction project. This involves analysing architectural designs, engineering drawings, and project specifications to forecast the financial requirements. By leveraging their expertise in construction materials, labour costs, and market trends, our Quantity Surveyors create detailed cost plans that guide project budgeting and funding decisions. Their early involvement helps in identifying potential cost overruns and implementing strategies to mitigate financial risks.

Value Management

By leveraging their expertise in cost control, procurement risk management and value engineering, Quantity Surveyors optimise resources to maximise value for our clients. By analysing what materials will be used for and identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality, our Quantity Surveyors ensure that our clients receive the best return on their investment.