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If you are in the construction industry, you have likely heard of quantity surveyors. If you own a small construction business, you may not think that you need this type of professional service. Before you overlook the need of a quantity surveyor, consider the following services and how each can help your business.

Project Cost Management

One of the key reasons that you should use a quantity surveyor is for their project cost management services. They can come in and review the project to determine a budget for the project and cost management throughout each phase of the project. They can then review the costs and re-evaluate if you come in below or above the original cost budget for that phase. This service allows you to stay on target and within the costs you have without overextending the project financially.

Risk Management

When you first start the project, or make a bid on a project, you may not know how to evaluate the risk of the project. This aspect of the construction project deals directly with the end result delivering the financial and business benefit that the hiring company expects. For example, if the property owner wants to have a grotto connected to their pool area as part of their hotel and you can't deliver this due to the budget or location then that would be something assessed during risk management.

Disputes and Resolution

Even if you don't believe your project needs a cost management service or risk management, there is one aspect that you may need. A quantity surveyor also provides dispute resolution services. This can be ideal if you have a difficult property owner, construction team, or anyone who may have an issue with the way the construction project is being handled. Instead of spending valuable time and money handling the dispute and coming to a resolution, you can leave that to the quantity surveyor.

Additional Costs and Expenses

No matter how much you plan out your construction project, you will likely have additional costs and expenses. Your quantity surveyor can take these costs and expenses into account and work them into your project cast management scheme. They can also determine if there are areas were expenses can be cut if it is necessary to the success of the project.

These are just four of the many services that a quantity surveyor can bring to your project. Before you overlook or discount their services, consider a consultation to discuss what they can bring to your construction project. For more information about quantity surveying, contact a company like Just Depreciation.