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The target of our blog is to submit articles by the Quantity Surveyors about their own achivements, excellence in their fields and also they can submit in their article about their own mistakes and faults which were done earlier. In addition, we would submit our own updates about our sites and the also we would submit some news regarding Quantity Surveyors.

Advantages of Commercial Steel Buildings

Posted by Mohammed Shifreen on Saturday, September 11, 2010 In : Construction Industry 
Advantages of Commercial Steel Buildings

Advantages of Commercial Steel Buildings
By Borbala Labancz

Without any doubt, in the beginning of the 21st century, industry seems to play a more significant role in our modern lives then agriculture. Although nobody can underestimate the importance of agriculture, people are not directly dependant on it. It is more likely that our lives are being shaped by the precise development of certain industries.

You probably do not remember those days when ...


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History of Construction in the United States

Posted by Mohammed Shifreen on Saturday, September 11, 2010 In : Construction Industry 
History of Construction in the United States

History of Construction in the United States
By Jim D Knight

The Empire State Building, the White House, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the United States Capitol - all have one thing in common (except for the obvious fact that they are all situated in the USA): they all testify to the rich history of architecture of the USA.

The architectural timeline of the USA can be divided into 5 different periods viz.

* The Colonial period (1607-1830)
* The Fed...


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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Posted by Mohammed Shifreen on Saturday, September 11, 2010 In : Quantity Surveyors 
Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor
By Angela G. M.

A senior quantity surveyor is a professional who ideals with construction projects and costs. The senior quantity surveyor estimates the cost for product manufacturing, construction projects or services. Some senior quantity surveyors specialize in specific products or services.

Different Levels and Positions

There are several different levels of quantity surveyors. At the bottom of the ladder is the entry level. Above that i...


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Frequently Asked Questions About Building Construction

Posted by Mohammed Shifreen on Saturday, September 11, 2010 In : Construction Industry 
Frequently Asked Questions About Building Construction

Frequently Asked Questions About Building Construction
By Peter K Zeller

How much money should I pay my contractor in advance?

• It depends on whether you are talking labor or materials. If you are dealing with a weak contractor, you may be asked to pay for the materials in advance...This is risky, however, you may want to take this risk to get a lower overall price. Make the check payable to both the contractor and the supplier. And...


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Constructing a New Building? Worried About Getting Fleeced?

Posted by Mohammed Shifreen on Saturday, September 11, 2010 In : Construction Industry 
Constructing a New Building? Worried About Getting Fleeced?

Constructing a New Building? Worried About Getting Fleeced?
By Russell A Dyer

"To build is to be robbed."

Some of you may remember this quote featured in the Banwell Report in the 1960's. It was used in reference to the growing feelings of building clients', resentful towards the spiralling decline of the building industry's performance. Despite the inevitable furore at the time little was achieved in providing a solution.

One migh...


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Paying More to Get Less in Construction

Posted by Mohammed Shifreen on Saturday, September 11, 2010 In : Construction Industry 
Paying More to Get Less in Construction - It's a Cultural Thing

Paying More to Get Less in Construction - It's a Cultural Thing
By Craig Getchell

The culture in the real estate industry is creating obstacles that are driving up initial construction costs and negatively impacting sustainable operations. Architects & engineers are hyper-focused on the construction effort, and technology is less than 5% of that effort. These professionals have bigger concerns; even a 15-20% swing in such a s...


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