For someone who is deeply involved in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), they are likely to be familiar with the term ‘quantity takeoffs.’ The term has been present for a pretty long time in the construction and building industry. It basically reflects an essent...

A Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a construction industry professional with expert knowledge of construction costs and contracts. They are not to be confused with Land Surveyors or Land Survey Engineers. Services provided by a quantity surveyor may include: Cost consulting and Cost...