Even as the construction industry continues to grow, there
is also an increasing need for the
services of quantity surveyors bin Kenya. This is because more and more skilled
roles are becoming available.
It's important that we all understand the fact that quantity
surveyors are the ones responsible for the cost of any building project. This
is from the initial estimates, right through to the final acquisition of
materials.
These professionals strive to ensure that their clients get
value for their money even as they adhere to the strict regulations which
govern every aspect of the construction industry.
They have responsibilities ranging from office work,
attending meetings with clients and other project personnel to jobs on the
construction site.
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Let’s look at some of the things involved in quantity survey.
About quantity surveyors in Kenya
Quantity surveyors are responsible for the preparation of
contracts, including details regarding quantities of required materials.
They are also required to take care of the on-going of
analysis of maintenance and repair work.
They are also the ones responsible for the preparation of
feasibility studies of client requests.
Quantity surveyors are also charged with the responsibility
of allocating upcoming work to contractors.
They also do site visits, assessments and projections for
future work, together with analyzing completed work and arranging payment to
contractors.
A quantity surveyor may choose to specialize in a specific
area of the construction industry or focus on many other areas such as property
taxation, costing advice, maintenance of existing buildings and application to
funding sources.
I know many of us do not really understand what one needs to
know about quantity survey as a profession and how they can qualify for a job.
Educational requirements for quantity surveyors
Just like any other profession in Kenya, a quantity surveyor
must hold an appropriate qualification either a relevant university degree or a
professional accreditation.
There are a number of courses which one can study to become
a quantity surveyor such as courses of surveying, construction and civil and
structural engineering. One can choose from the above courses if he/she really wants to begin a journey in the field of quantity survey.
Skills required
Apart from just having the relevant academic qualifications,
it’s also very important that one has the necessary skills that will help
him/her to execute their duties.
This is why most employers will always look out for
applicants who are excellent communicators and posses impressive numeracy
skills which they can use to handle the financial and mathematical demands of
the role.
Problem solving skills
One must also have problem solving skills so as to be able
to solve issues brought up by clients and have the ability to negotiate across
the various levels of any construction environment.
Passion
Having the passion to do the work or working as a quantity
surveyor is also another great thing when coming to the whole survey career.
This means that one will perform his/her duties with a lot of passion.
Well I believe that we have been able to learn a thing or two about quantity surveyors in Kenya and the role they play in the construction industry.
