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Professional Practice: Guideline for Quantity Surveyor Chapter 1

maintenance costs for the new building. The Quantity Surveyor is trained to evaluate these
costs and to advise on alternative proposals.

Once the decision is made to build the project, the Quantity Surveyor advises the
client on appropriate contract arrangement as well as the legal contract and conditions under
which the building will be constructed.

QS, acting on behalf of the client advises the architect and engineer on the cost
implications. This includes the different construction methods, alternative choice of materials

and size and quality of the project. This is also to ensure that each element is reconciled with
the cost plan allowance and the overall project cost remains within the budget.
Furthermore, the role of a quantity surveyor played is to manage the costs relating to

building projects. This may include new builds, renovations or maintenance work. From early
design costs to final figures, Quantity Surveyors seek to minimise the costs of the project

and enhance value for money whilst ensuring that the project meets all legal and quality
assurance requirements. Quantity Surveyors are involved at various stages of the
construction process, typically prior to construction, during construction and following

completion of the works.

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