You might have heard the phrase that a Quantity Surveyor can be an Estimator, but an Estimator cannot be a Quantity Surveyor. There is some truth to it. Quantity Surveyors are often seen as a jack of all trades in construction. A Quantity Surveyor will dip their toes into estimating, procurement, law, engineering, project management, and economics. This wide scope of activities means QSs need to be extra vigilant about their limitations. In this video we explore six common estimating mistakes to look out for as a QS.

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0:00 Introduction
0:30 1 - Inaccurate Quantity Take-Offs
1:01 2 - Inadequate Risk Assessment
1:26 3 - Inadequate Labour Cost Estimates
1:52 4 - Ignoring Indirect Costs
2:17 5 - Ignoring Inflation and Price Fluctuations
2:48 Metroun Learning
3:23 6 - Poor Communication and Coordination
3:54 Summary


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