Best QS Firms for Construction Cost Management

The post Best QS Firms for Construction Cost Management appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Effective construction cost management starts long before work begins on site.From setting an initial budget and testing whether a project is financially viable to managing tenders, variations and final accounts, a quantity surveyor can provide valuable financial oversight throughout the construction process.However, quantity surveying firms vary considerably. Some specialise in major infrastructure and complex capital […]

AI Is Coming for Construction. But Which Jobs Will It Actually Take?

For years, artificial intelligence felt like something that belonged to other industries. It was something discussed by technology companies, researchers and people predicting what the workplace might look like in twenty years. Construction, by comparison, seemed almost immune to the conversation. After all, you cannot build a house with an algorithm. You cannot pour concrete with a chatbot. You cannot send an AI system onto a muddy site in the middle of winter and expect it to solve every problem that suddenly appears. Construction is physical, unpredictable and heavily dependent on human judgement. Yet AI is now making its way into the industry at a pace that would have seemed unlikely only a few years ago.

‘Rich seam’ of more complex work on offer for traditional fit out contractors as London new build office work slows, Exigere says

London QS adds impact of Middle East war could see tender prices climb 7% in latest spring forecast

T&T Alinea brings in former Exigere partner as director at business

Tommy Sharman arrives after eight years at rival London QS

Exigere appoints two new equity partners as QS set to expand London office

Promotions bring number up to nine at Clerkenwell-based cost consultant

Metroun - AQS, QS, SQS & MQS - Roles & Responsibilities Explained, 21122022

As with most professions, there are different levels attainable which are broadly based on competency and experience. Quantity Surveying is no different. This video looks at what the roles and responsibilities are of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor and Managing Quantity Surveyor

Metroun - 24 Quantity Surveying Terms You Need To Know, 17082022

When starting Quantity Surveying it can feel like everyone is speaking a different language. With lots of new terms and acronyms you may struggle to talk confidently in your job without feeling that you’re saying something silly like “what does an AFP stand for”? Of course this question isn’t silly at all, everyone must learn these words somewhere. For that reason, Metroun created this video to act as a concise glossary containing the most common QS terms & acronyms

How will the industry improve the skills short?