A person who works in the construction industry and is concerned with construction costs and contracts is known as a Quantity Surveyor (QS). In the construction industry, Quantity Surveyors have a number of responsibilities and this essay analyses their importance and roles.

Quantity Surveyors have more responsibilities outside those traditionally assumed of them. They have an important role to play in raising the quality of construction work and decreasing conflict by ensuring that the most suitable procurement methods are utilized, providing effective cost control systems and ensuring value for money at all times.

Quantity Surveyors have a significant role in developing the efficiency of controlling construction projects with their knowledge of processes, combined with project management. Their skills in the field of legal policy, by the application of techniques such as tendering and early stage selection of contractors, all play a huge part in the protection of the construction industry from financial crisis.

Mohamad Azam

Quantity Surveyor