എന്താണ് ക്വാണ്ടിറ്റി സർവേയിംഗ്?

Introduction to QS

• Quantity Surveying (QS) is a construction economic field focused on developing, controlling, and delivering projects at minimum cost.
• QS professionals estimate project costs.
• They manage quantity take-off and bidding processes.
• They create cost control systems.

QS Index

• The role of a Quantity Surveyor
• QS organizational chart
• Entry-level QS jobs
• QS standards basics

Who is a Quantity Surveyor?

• A QS is a construction economist responsible for projects' cost-effectiveness.
• They develop, control, and deliver projects within budget constraints.

QS Activities (Contractor)

• Estimates for project bids
• Manages contracts and commercial aspects
• Develops, tracks, and reports on cost plans
• Manages tender procurement and awarding

Project Cost Management

• Conducting diagnosis and prognosis of project costs
• Identifying potential cost-saving opportunities
• Presenting cost dashboard summaries to the management

QS Organizational Chart

• The organizational chart illustrates QS roles and responsibilities.
• The chart shows the hierarchical structure, including Clients, QS, Consultants, and Contractors.

Role Descriptions

• Contract Engineer: Ensures contractual adherence, identifies and escalates risks to top management, provides legal and technical advice.
• Planning Engineer: Develops 3M (monthly, weekly, daily) project plans aligned with contractual needs.
• Cost Engineer: Monitors project progress, reviews planning (3M), projects cash flow, and produces reports for management review (cash flow, P&L).
• Billing Engineer: Certifies RA (Retained Amount) bills, prepares bills, and assesses project valuations.
• Estimation Engineer: Evaluates drawings, prepares budgets, and performs value engineering.
• Procurement Engineer: Reviews procurement plans, tracks inventory, and ensures material availability.

Quantity Surveyor's Role

• Estimates and calculates the cost of project activities and the overall project cost.
• Prepares tender documents and contracts.
• Supports procurement and supply chain management teams.

Quantity Surveying Responsibilities

• Measuring and evaluating work on site
• Creating daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
• Understanding and adapting to different building contracts and local standards
• Preparing Bills of Quantity (BOQ) and Quantity Take-offs
• Finalizing interim and final payment application
• Preparing Change Orders (Variation Orders) based on scope changes
• Conducting rate analysis of construction tasks
• Implementing risk management, value management, and cost control strategies during construction

QS Standards

• Familiar with construction laws, contract conditions (e.g., FIDIC), and international measurement principles (POMI).
• Understanding industry standards like IS 1200, SP27 for building and civil engineering work.
• Competency in CESMM6 (likely a construction estimating software).

ക്വാണ്ടിറ്റി സർവേയിംഗ് എന്നത് കുറഞ്ഞ ചെലവിൽ പദ്ധതികൾ വികസിപ്പിക്കുന്നതിലും നിയന്ത്രിക്കുന്നതിലും ശ്രദ്ധ കേന്ദ്രീകരിക്കുന്ന ഒരു നിർമ്മാണ സാമ്പത്തിക മേഖലയാണ്. QS പ്രൊഫഷണൽ പ്രോജക്റ്റ് ചെലവുകൾ കണക്കാക്കുന്നു. അവർ അളവെടുപ്പ്, ബിడ్డిംഗ് പ്രക്രിയകൾ കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യുന്നു.