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they must give their support to the workers on these usages of taking off
software. Mindset to adapt to the usage of taking off software should be
cultivated among the employees.

Also, should always concentrate on the new products that are upcoming
in the industry. Focus on the threats through continuous observation and
updates. The challenge is likely to arise from the resistance to change and
overlapping professional boundaries. To receive the true benefits of taking
off software, changes in procurement strategies, processes, cultures, and
attitudes become necessary.

Firms need first and foremost to ensure that their quantity surveyors have
sufficient professional expertise in the core competencies and skills of
the profession and continue to develop this expertise. Adequate on the
job training should be in place for inexperienced employees. Retraining
of quantity surveyors who are going to handle the taking off software to
supervise, maintain and programme the taking off software as needed, so
as the taking off software acquired are not seen as a way to replace the
employers. The training can be incorporated through a set of necessary
upgrading skills. Too much focus on the use of taking off software may
lead to the deterioration of fundamental professional skills that will
increasingly become necessary as technological advances continue to
automate technical activities thus requiring practitioners to operate at
a more highly skilled and professional level. Many firms cite cost and
the time required to learn taking off software as the main inhibitors to
investment in the software

When one considers the potential productivity improvements the cost
of investment in taking off may not only be negligible but may not be
a cost at all in the long-term due to the enhanced profitability of the
firm’s operations. Looking at the broader picture, taking off software
capabilities and expertise will more than likely result in increased business
opportunities

The Quantity Surveyor is not alone in this respect with the rest of the
industry generally in the same boat. However, due to the relatively small
size of the profession, perhaps independent Quantity Surveying firms stand
to lose more than most if they fail to keep in touch with developments and

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