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Essential Technology in Quantity Surveying: Powerful Digital Transformation Guide 2025
Technology in quantity surveying has become the driving force behind modern construction cost management. The digital transformation is fundamentally reshaping how construction professionals measure, estimate, and manage project costs. Whether you’re a seasoned quantity surveyor or just entering the field, understanding these technological advances is crucial for staying competitive in 2025 and beyond. As technologyContinue reading “Essential Technology in Quantity Surveying: Powerful Digital Transformation Guide 2025”
Why Quantum meruit claims are controversial in the industry?
Quantum meruit meaning? “Quantum meruit” is a Latin phrase that means “as much as he has deserved.” A reasonable remuneration or compensation deserves work done by a person or organization based on a retroactive agreement called quantum meruit. Quantum meruit claims in the Construction industry What are these quantum meruit claims? When a contractor has executed aContinue reading “Why Quantum meruit claims are controversial in the industry?”
PESTLE analysis example- 6 Great examples
PESTLE Analysis is an analysing strategy used in any kind of business or organisation. PESTLE analysis helps to analyse all external factors which affect businesses (organisations or projects). Some may call or write this as PESTEL analysis. Same like SWOT analysis, Word PESTLE is acronymic for below words. PESTLE Stands for, P- Political E- EconomicalContinue reading “PESTLE analysis example- 6 Great examples”
Project cash flow- Construction cost management
What we discuss here is, determining the actual flow of money for the contract duration by dealing with construction project cash flow. Also, the way to finalise the contract price. [lwptoc float=”none”] 1.0- Contract cash flow When we are considering the project’s level, the difference between a certain project’s income and expense is named asContinue reading “Project cash flow- Construction cost management”
What is Life cycle costing
Life cycle costing-Explain with a simple example Whole life cycle costing (in construction) is the process of evaluating and estimating the total costs involved for building a project from the design stage to disposable stage. The building life cycle can divide into four key steps. Planing & Design stage Construction stage Operation stage (maintenance &Continue reading “What is Life cycle costing”
Construction cost calculation- Calculate unit price for Rate brake ups
Cost Estimation Construction cost calculation is not an easy task? Earlier estimators who worked in the industry estimated construction costs based on one assumptions. In those times subcontractng works are minimal. estimators estimates works only the company can carry out and complete a project with available resources( Labour, Material & plant). So at that time(earlierContinue reading “Construction cost calculation- Calculate unit price for Rate brake ups”
Choosing suitable FIDIC Contract?
What is FIDIC Contracts Choosing suitable FIDIC contract is very important for the smooth execution of a project. FIDIC Contracts are the leading documents used outside the UK. (for forming contacts in the construction industry). International Federation of Consulting Engineers or Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils draft and publish these FIDIC Contracts. Red book and theContinue reading “Choosing suitable FIDIC Contract?”
Construction risk assessment at tender stage
In construction, Risk assessments are a very important factor in each stage of a project. Before the construction at the tendering stage, the contractor should do a proper risk assessment. There are two kinds of risk in the construction process. First one is the risks which can quantify (quantifiable risks). And the other one, whichContinue reading “Construction risk assessment at tender stage”
Tendering process 1st step -decision to tender
The tendering process in construction-1st step Incorrect tendering and estimation process can lead a company into dangerous situations. Underestimation of a project can hurt owners and employees of the company at the construction stage. And overestimation can push the company out of the competition (tender rejections). Therefore any company should have a proper strategy orContinue reading “Tendering process 1st step -decision to tender”