COST PLANNING CANADA INC.
Construction Cost Consultants & Quantity Surveyors
Quantity Surveyors
What is a Quantity Surveyor?
A Professional Quantity Surveyor has a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of construction methods, delivery systems, legislation and accounting to provide expert cost and financial advice. Some of the services performed by a Professional Quantity Surveyor include:
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Prepare and evaluate construction and development tenders from information provided by architects, engineers and other design consultants and negotiate and award contracts to successful proponents.
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Manage, administer and coordinate all types of construction and development projects, including contracts and sub-contracts, construction progress schedules, cost control systems, and work measurements.
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Prepare, submit and manage progress invoices, valuation of changes and finalize contracts.
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Provide advice on construction cost and strategic planning to prospective owners, architects, engineers and public authorities.
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Prepare and interpret tender documents, specifications, general conditions, and other parts and forms of contracts.
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Prepare and submit estimates for construction and development work.
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Provide commercial advice and support to construction and development project works.
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Conduct or participate in arbitration and court hearings.
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Mediate, negotiate and provide support for dispute resolution.
Why hire a Quantity Surveyor?
From inception to completion, a Professional Quantity Surveyor can assess the costs of the construction project to ensure your project is delivered on budget and the way it was envisioned. A Professional Quantity Surveyor acts as a third-party independent during all stages of the project, and can be a valuable contribution to the project team. We ensure the owner receives practical professional advice. The target objective of a PQS is to reduce project costs and increase value through commitment to quality, standards and professional procedures.