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2122-11 Quantity Surveyor
Building Economist
Construction Economist
Estimates and monitors construction costs from the feasibility
stage, through tender preparation, to the construction period
and beyond.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree
or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is
required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or
licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
- prepares preliminary cost estimates from sketches and
statements of requirements;
- studies architectural and engineering drawings and
specifications to estimate total costs;
- consults with architects, builders and engineers, financiers,
developers and owners;
- prepares detailed cost plans and estimates as tools for
budgetary control;
- prepares material lists, produces bills of quantities for
tendering purposes and advises clients on tenders when
received;
- administers construction contracts and measures and
approves progress payments;
- monitors changes of design, assesses effects on cost, and
measures, values and negotiates variations to designs;
- advises on costs of alterations to existing buildings or
structures, on various materials and construction methods,
and on alternative contractual procedures and clauses;
- prepares final cost statements;
- may supervise and coordinate the work of building technicians;
- may prepare specifications and contract documents.
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