Outsourcing your QS Services
Contracted Quantity Surveying Services
Property Developers, Contractors and Facilities Management companies find they can add value to a contract by outsourcing the QS services required to manage the cost of construction, maintenance or refurbishment. The advantage is that the QS services required to complete a contract can be outsourced with out adding to headcount or internal staff costs.
Our fresh approach to offering more flexible and responsive solutions in what has become a more competitive market for QS services has made The Surveying Consultancy the first choice for outsourced QS services by an increasing number of blue chip organisations.
Today many companies have considerable experience of outsourcing and so are better able to identify the cost savings in outsourcing QS services designed to deliver real value to their business.
The services we offer
- Strategic guidance and feasibility studies
- Preparation of budgets and estimates
- Management of costs on site
- Advise on materials and construction
- Managing the procurement process
- Contract administration
- Cost planning and valuations
- Whole life costing
- Contract analysis and measured outcomes
- Dispute resolution and arbitration services
- CDM Co-ordination and Health & Safety
- Building legislation and contract law
Outsourced Cost Management
The role of the QS is evolving from simply cost planning and measurement to one where an integrated approach to project management is required, where we use our skill in estimating and cost control to ensure your project is delivered within budget.
We will evaluate the QS task and identify those areas where maximum project value can be achieved without compromising the integrity of the project. This is as important for seemingly straightforward assignments as it is for the most complex buildings with diverse engineering services.
Why outsource QS services?
There are many reasons why contractors or facilities management companies outsource their QS requirements but in our professional role as Quantity Surveyors working for The Surveying Consultancy, the most frequent reason for outsourcing is one of economic necessity.
It costs less to outsource QS services rather than retain surveyors in-house but is only effective if the company providing the outsourced service can really demonstrate competence and the contract management skills to maximise project value.
