Frequency Asked Questions about our Quantity Surveying Services.

What questions to expect when you contact us?

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Investigation Stage:
 

• What’s your role in the project?

• What type of facility/project is it?

• Is this a new build, addition, or renovation?

• Are there any drawings of the planned / existing building or site?

• Where will your project be located?

• Do you have an idea of the size (area) or budget of the project?

• Is there a space program available?

• Are there any special requirements (heritage, LEED, hazardous materials, etc.) that need to be considered?

 Design Phase:

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• What’s your role in the project?

• What type of facility / project is it?

• Is this a new build, addition, or renovation?

• Have you engaged an architect or engineer, and if so, who?

• How far along the design process are you?

• Have you determined what stages cost reports will be required? (for more information on classes of estimates?

Tender Phase:

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• What’s your role in the project?

• Are the tender documents available for our review?

• Do you need an independent cost check estimate to compare with other opinions?

• Do you need procurement advice?

Construction Phase:

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• What’s your role in the project?

• Are the tender documents available for our review?

• Do you need help with reviewing change quotations and/or claims?

• Do you need construction progress review/reporting?
   

Conflict Resolution Phase:

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• What’s your role in the project?

• Who are the parties involved? (to rule out the conflict of interest)

• What project documents are available?

• What is the nature of the problem?

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How are our Quantity Surveying Fees Quoted?

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Fees for cost consulting services are usually provided based on the scope of work and the service required.

1) Lump Sum or Fixed Fee Quotation

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Lump-sum fixed fee quotations are generally used when a known and defined scope of work has been established.

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2) Per Diem (Hourly Rates)

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Per diem rates are generally used when a known or defined scope of work cannot be established. Accurate daily time records are kept for each staff member assigned to the project together with a brief description of the task performed.

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3) Lump Sum Not to Exceed

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A ‘Lump Sum Not to Exceed’ fee is generally used where a scope is known by the definition but the extent of services required has not been determined. A Lump Sum Not to Exceed Fee is billed on an hourly basis but an upset limit is determined in advance of the commencement of work

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Get A Quote

Fees for our services are usually based on the service requested, scale (size and construction and complexity of the assignment. Please contact us for a quote:

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