What is QS?
QS(Quantity Surveyor), Cost management activities in the field of construction management, which specializes in project cost planning and management to maximize financial profits.
QS is one of the various organizations of construction projects.
Primarily, they will be responsible for tasks related to contracting with the construction company and managing the project’s budget of behalf of the project ower. Contracts and business expenses are keywords for performing tasks.
QS WORK
SCOPE
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Planning
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Cost
Analysis
1st design VE
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2nd design VE
Procurement,
Contracting -
Cost Execution
Management
Cost Change
Management -
Cost
Settlement
Post
Analysis
NOW QS
- To maximize financial benefits, cost management in construction project management, including project cost planning and control, is essential
- This involves tasks related to contracting with the construction company and project cost management from the perspective of the project owner
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01. Planning Stage
- Estimation of approximate construction cost and quantity analysis in the early period of the project
- Comparing and analyzing construction costs through unit rates
- Construction Cost Management in Design Phase
- Manage alternatives and project costs when design changes
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02. Ordering Stage
- Review of constructor selection methods and conditions
- Review of contract and construction work scope
- Review of appropriateness of contract construction cost
- Verification of appropriateness of construction contract and bidding details
- Final Agreement and Terms Review
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03. Construction Phase
- Management of construction payment according to construction progress
- Review of appropriateness of contract changes and management of claims
- Feasibility assessment and alternative validation for design changes
- Cost escalation control and alternative review
- Management of construction cost (monthly, final) and settlement of project cost