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ReadYour First QS Meeting: What Do You Need To Decide?
A first QS meeting should focus on the choice you need to make and when. You do not need a perfect folder, but a short brief helps the discussion lead to useful work.
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ReadWhat Should You Send Your QS First?
Send your QS the records needed for the task, with a clear index. A large email archive can slow the work if no one can tell which file is current.
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ReadDoes One Job Need QS Help, Or Does The Whole Firm?
One job may need a change priced while the firm needs a view of cash across several jobs. Those tasks can share records, but they serve different choices and need a clear scope.
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ReadFive Cost Tasks Your Growing Firm Needs To Run On Time
A growing firm needs cost controls that work without relying on one person's memory. Start with clear tasks, dates and records so the team can see who does what.
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ReadThe Lowest QS Fee May Not Cover The Same Work
A lower QS fee may cover less work. Compare scope, visits and terms on the same basis before choosing, so the price reflects the service you actually need.
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ReadYour First 30 Days With A QS: What Should Happen?
The first month with a QS should give the team a sound starting cost position and a workable plan. The dates below are a guide; urgent live issues may need action on day one.
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ReadThinking Of Hiring A QS? Start With These Questions
A QS role depends on who appoints them and the choice the team needs to make. Agree the task first so fees and outputs can be judged on a clear basis.
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ReadYour Budget Can Be Under Pressure Before The Bills Arrive
Construction cost overruns can build up before the bills arrive. Check orders, work still to buy, changes and risk to see whether the whole job will stay within budget.
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ReadIs Your Risk Fund Based On The Job, Or Just A Guess?
A flat contingency percentage does not show what could go wrong on the job. Build the risk allowance from the site and design facts, then review it as those facts become clearer.
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ReadSeven Early Choices That Can Move Your Build Budget
Early choices can move a build budget long before finishes are picked. Test the major cost drivers while the design can still change, so the team knows which choices matter most.