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	The profession of quantity surveying has played a significant role in the construction sector for around 150 years. However, the continuation and survival of the profession has been under question, due in part to the success of building information modelling (BIM) and its ongoing technological improvements.		The profession of quantity surveying has played a significant role in the construction sector for around 150 years. However, the continuation and survival of the profession has been under question, due in part to the success of building information modelling (BIM) and its ongoing technological improvements.
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		+	See also Designing Buildings article : Reasons, terms and tools for material take-off

	The role of the quantity surveyor has, for the most part, been associated with:		The role of the quantity surveyor has, for the most part, been associated with:
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	* PAS 1192-2:2013.		* PAS 1192-2:2013.
	* PAS 1192-3:2014.		* PAS 1192-3:2014.
		+	* Reasons, terms and tools for material take-off.
	* Quantity surveyor.		* Quantity surveyor.
	* A Step-by-step guide to using BIM on projects.		* A Step-by-step guide to using BIM on projects.

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	* Step-by-step guide to using BIM on projects.		* Step-by-step guide to using BIM on projects.

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	Source: Adapted from ‘A Technical Review of BIM Based Cost Estimating in UK Quantity Surveying Practice, Standards and Tools.’ [http://www.itcon.org http://www.itcon.org].		Source: Adapted from ‘A Technical Review of BIM Based Cost Estimating in UK Quantity Surveying Practice, Standards and Tools.’ [http://www.itcon.org http://www.itcon.org].

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		+	= Find out more =
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		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
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		+	* BIM.
		+	* BIM and facilities management.
		+	* BIM articles.
		+	* BIM execution plan.
		+	* BIM glossary of terms.
		+	* BIM level 2.
		+	* BIM maturity levels.
		+	* BIM resources.
		+	* Collaborative practices.
		+	* Common data environment.
		+	* Data drops.
		+	* Employers information requirements.
		+	* Federated building information model.
		+	* Global BIM market.
		+	* Information manager.
		+	* PAS 1192-2:2013.
		+	* PAS 1192-3:2014.
		+	* Quantity surveyor.
		+	* Step-by-step guide to using BIM on projects.

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	Source: Adapted from ‘A Technical Review of BIM Based Cost Estimating in UK Quantity Surveying Practice, Standards and Tools.’ [http://www.itcon.org http://www.itcon.org].		Source: Adapted from ‘A Technical Review of BIM Based Cost Estimating in UK Quantity Surveying Practice, Standards and Tools.’ [http://www.itcon.org http://www.itcon.org].

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−	~~The profession of quantity surveying has been a part of and has played a significant role in the~~ construction ~~sector for around 150 years~~. ~~Even so~~, the ~~continuation~~ and ~~survival of~~ the ~~profession has been~~ under ~~question due to many views on~~ the ~~success of BIM and its ongoing technological improvements~~.	+	Quantity surveyors provide expert advice on construction costs. They help to ensure that proposed projects are affordable and offer good value for money, helping the client and the design team assess and compare different options, and then track variations, ensuring that costs remain under control as the project progresses.

−	The ~~role~~ of ~~the~~ quantity ~~surveyor and estimator~~ has, ~~for~~ the ~~most part,~~ been ~~associated with quantity take-off~~, ~~estimating and resource costing and analysis, advice on procurement, preparation~~ of ~~Bills of Quantities, tender documentation, monthly valuations, contractual claims~~ and ~~final accounts~~.	+	The profession of quantity surveying has played a significant role in the construction sector for around 150 years. However, the continuation and survival of the profession has been under question, due in part to the success of building information modelling (BIM) and its ongoing technological improvements.

−	~~But estimators and quantity surveyors are becoming increasingly aware~~ of the ~~benefits that software advancements in the construction sector can offer them in their roles~~, as well as how much more efficient and productive they can be in their measurement and cost management functions. Advancements in automated measurement and quantification as well as the development of BIM processes have helped pave the way for ~~more efficient automation of quantity surveying functions. BIM is being widely adopted in~~ the construction industry the world wide and for this reason the expectation is there that quantity surveyors embrace it for the purpose of boosting the cost effectiveness and value in their functions. It is of great importance, then, that estimators and quantity surveyors alike meet this expectation, grasp the full potential of BIM and begin learning, developing and employing effective processes and tools to harness the power of BIM in their existing operations. A recent BIM survey conducted in South Africa by CIS revealed that many contractors, internal quantity surveyors and estimators are behind in understanding and adopting BIM processes. In the UK context and “according to the RICS BIM survey (Matthews, 2011b), a significant number of quantity surveyors are still not aware of what BIM is and only small numbers (10%) claimed to be involved with BIM.” In South Africa, there is little evidence of the systematic introduction of BIM by the quantity surveying profession, which may be a result of the available literature on BIM being primarily aimed at architects and designers, and limited available case studies showcasing the integration of BIM into quantity surveying practice. It’s therefore time to initiate this awareness and integration in service of a profession that is up to speed with ~~software technology and that can maintain its competitive edge in an ever-changing sector.~~	+	The role of the quantity surveyor has, for the most part, been associated with:

−	~~Thus~~, key values for estimating software vendors to review are:	+	* Quantity take-off
		+	* Estimating and resource costing and analysis.
		+	* Advice on procurement.
		+	* Preparation of bills of quantities.
		+	* Tender documentation.
		+	* Monthly valuations.
		+	* Contractual claims.
		+	* Final accounts.
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		+	But estimators and quantity surveyors are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits that software can offer them in their roles, as well as how much more efficient and productive they can be in their measurement and cost management functions.
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		+	Advancements in automated measurement and quantification as well as the development of BIM processes have helped pave the way for more efficient automation of quantity surveying functions. BIM is being widely adopted in the construction industry and for this reason the expectation is there that quantity surveyors embrace it for the purpose of boosting the cost effectiveness and value in their functions.
		+
		+	It is of great importance, then, that estimators and quantity surveyors alike meet this expectation, grasp the full potential of BIM and begin learning, developing and employing effective processes and tools to harness the power of BIM in their existing operations.
		+
		+	A recent BIM survey conducted in South Africa by CIS revealed that many contractors, internal quantity surveyors and estimators are behind in understanding and adopting BIM processes. In the UK, according to the RICS BIM survey (Matthews, 2011b), a significant number of quantity surveyors are still not aware of what BIM is and only small numbers (10%) claimed to be involved with BIM.
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		+	In South Africa, there is little evidence of the systematic introduction of BIM by the quantity surveying profession, which may be a result of the available literature on BIM being primarily aimed at architects and designers, and limited available case studies showcasing the integration of BIM into quantity surveying practice. It’s therefore time to initiate this awareness and integration in service of a profession that is up to speed with software technology and that can maintain its competitive edge in an ever-changing sector.
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		+	The key values for estimating software vendors to review are:

	* Estimating quantity take-off and processes in general and its application to BIM.		* Estimating quantity take-off and processes in general and its application to BIM.
−	* ~~Examine~~ the RICS NRM1 (New Rules of Measurement) for both cost estimating and elemental cost plans.	+	* Examining the RICS NRM1 (New Rules of Measurement) for both cost estimating and elemental cost plans.
−	* ~~To review~~ processes for BIM-based software tools to support NRM order of cost estimating.	+	* Reviewing processes for BIM-based software tools to support NRM order of cost estimating.

−	If the significant needs of developing a comprehensive understanding of how to support the cost estimating/planning processes through BIM ~~were~~ to be recognised by the industry at large, this ~~would~~ go a long way in establishing and cementing industry compliance.	+	If the significant needs of developing a comprehensive understanding of how to support the cost estimating / planning processes through BIM are to be recognised by the industry at large, this will go a long way in establishing and cementing industry compliance.

	The BIM Institute aims to bridge the knowledge gap of BIM based estimating or take-off technology and the South African standards and practices of measurement and cost estimating		The BIM Institute aims to bridge the knowledge gap of BIM based estimating or take-off technology and the South African standards and practices of measurement and cost estimating

−	Source: Adapted from ‘A Technical Review of BIM Based Cost Estimating in UK Quantity Surveying Practice, Standards and Tools.’	+	Source: Adapted from ‘A Technical Review of BIM Based Cost Estimating in UK Quantity Surveying Practice, Standards and Tools.’ [http://www.itcon.org http://www.itcon.org].
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−	www.itcon.org.	+

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	The profession of quantity surveying has been a part of and has played a significant role in the construction sector for around 150 years. Even so, the continuation and survival of the profession has been under question due to many views on the success of BIM and its ongoing technological improvements.		The profession of quantity surveying has been a part of and has played a significant role in the construction sector for around 150 years. Even so, the continuation and survival of the profession has been under question due to many views on the success of BIM and its ongoing technological improvements.

−	The role of the quantity surveyor and estimator has, for the most part, been associated with quantity take-off, estimating and resource costing and analysis, advice on procurement, preparation of Bills of Quantities, tender documentation, monthly valuations, contractual claims and final accounts.~~<br />~~	+	The role of the quantity surveyor and estimator has, for the most part, been associated with quantity take-off, estimating and resource costing and analysis, advice on procurement, preparation of Bills of Quantities, tender documentation, monthly valuations, contractual claims and final accounts.
−	But estimators and quantity surveyors are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits that software advancements in the construction sector can offer them in their roles, as well as how much more efficient and productive they can be in their measurement and cost management functions. Advancements in automated measurement and quantification as well as the development of BIM processes have helped pave the way for more efficient automation of quantity surveying functions. BIM is being widely adopted in the construction industry the world wide and for this reason the expectation is there that quantity surveyors embrace it for the purpose of boosting the cost effectiveness and value in their functions. It is of great importance, then, that estimators and quantity surveyors alike meet this expectation, grasp the full potential of BIM and begin learning, developing and employing effective processes and tools to harness the power of BIM in their existing operations.~~<br />~~	+
−	A recent BIM survey conducted in South Africa by CIS revealed that many contractors, internal quantity surveyors and estimators are behind in understanding and adopting BIM processes. In the UK context and “according to the RICS BIM survey (Matthews, 2011b), a significant number of quantity surveyors are still not aware of what BIM is and only small numbers (10%) claimed to be involved with BIM.”~~<br />~~	+	But estimators and quantity surveyors are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits that software advancements in the construction sector can offer them in their roles, as well as how much more efficient and productive they can be in their measurement and cost management functions. Advancements in automated measurement and quantification as well as the development of BIM processes have helped pave the way for more efficient automation of quantity surveying functions. BIM is being widely adopted in the construction industry the world wide and for this reason the expectation is there that quantity surveyors embrace it for the purpose of boosting the cost effectiveness and value in their functions. It is of great importance, then, that estimators and quantity surveyors alike meet this expectation, grasp the full potential of BIM and begin learning, developing and employing effective processes and tools to harness the power of BIM in their existing operations. A recent BIM survey conducted in South Africa by CIS revealed that many contractors, internal quantity surveyors and estimators are behind in understanding and adopting BIM processes. In the UK context and “according to the RICS BIM survey (Matthews, 2011b), a significant number of quantity surveyors are still not aware of what BIM is and only small numbers (10%) claimed to be involved with BIM.” In South Africa, there is little evidence of the systematic introduction of BIM by the quantity surveying profession, which may be a result of the available literature on BIM being primarily aimed at architects and designers, and limited available case studies showcasing the integration of BIM into quantity surveying practice. It’s therefore time to initiate this awareness and integration in service of a profession that is up to speed with software technology and that can maintain its competitive edge in an ever-changing sector.
−	In South Africa, there is little evidence of the systematic introduction of BIM by the quantity surveying profession, which may be a result of the available literature on BIM being primarily aimed at architects and designers, and limited available case studies showcasing the integration of BIM into quantity surveying practice. It’s therefore time to initiate this awareness and integration in service of a profession that is up to speed with software technology and that can maintain its competitive edge in an ever-changing sector.	+

	Thus, key values for estimating software vendors to review are:		Thus, key values for estimating software vendors to review are:
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	* To review processes for BIM-based software tools to support NRM order of cost estimating.		* To review processes for BIM-based software tools to support NRM order of cost estimating.

−	If the significant needs of developing a comprehensive understanding of how to support the cost estimating/planning processes through BIM were to be recognised by the industry at large, this would go a long way in establishing and cementing industry compliance.~~<br />~~	+	If the significant needs of developing a comprehensive understanding of how to support the cost estimating/planning processes through BIM were to be recognised by the industry at large, this would go a long way in establishing and cementing industry compliance.
−	The BIM Institute aims to bridge the knowledge gap of BIM based estimating or take-off technology and the South African standards and practices of measurement and cost estimating	+
		+	The BIM Institute aims to bridge the knowledge gap of BIM based estimating or take-off technology and the South African standards and practices of measurement and cost estimating
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		+	Source: Adapted from ‘A Technical Review of BIM Based Cost Estimating in UK Quantity Surveying Practice, Standards and Tools.’

−	~~Source: Adapted from ‘A Technical Review of BIM Based Cost Estimating in UK Quantity Surveying Practice, Standards and Tools.’<br />~~	+	www.itcon.org.
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The profession of quantity surveying has been a part of and has played a significant role in the construction sector for around 150 years. Even so, the continuation and survival of the profession has been under question due to many views on the success of BIM and its ongoing technological improvements.

The role of the quantity surveyor and estimator has, for the most part, been associated with quantity take-off, estimating and resource costing and analysis, advice on procurement, preparation of Bills of Quantities, tender documentation, monthly valuations, contractual claims and final accounts. 
But estimators and quantity surveyors are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits that software advancements in the construction sector can offer them in their roles, as well as how much more efficient and productive they can be in their measurement and cost management functions. Advancements in automated measurement and quantification as well as the development of BIM processes have helped pave the way for more efficient automation of quantity surveying functions. BIM is being widely adopted in the construction industry the world wide and for this reason the expectation is there that quantity surveyors embrace it for the purpose of boosting the cost effectiveness and value in their functions. It is of great importance, then, that estimators and quantity surveyors alike meet this expectation, grasp the full potential of BIM and begin learning, developing and employing effective processes and tools to harness the power of BIM in their existing operations. 
A recent BIM survey conducted in South Africa by CIS revealed that many contractors, internal quantity surveyors and estimators are behind in understanding and adopting BIM processes. In the UK context and “according to the RICS BIM survey (Matthews, 2011b), a significant number of quantity surveyors are still not aware of what BIM is and only small numbers (10%) claimed to be involved with BIM.” 
In South Africa, there is little evidence of the systematic introduction of BIM by the quantity surveying profession, which may be a result of the available literature on BIM being primarily aimed at architects and designers, and limited available case studies showcasing the integration of BIM into quantity surveying practice. It’s therefore time to initiate this awareness and integration in service of a profession that is up to speed with software technology and that can maintain its competitive edge in an ever-changing sector.

Thus, key values for estimating software vendors to review are:

* Estimating quantity take-off and processes in general and its application to BIM.
* Examine the RICS NRM1 (New Rules of Measurement) for both cost estimating and elemental cost plans.
* To review processes for BIM-based software tools to support NRM order of cost estimating.

If the significant needs of developing a comprehensive understanding of how to support the cost estimating/planning processes through BIM were to be recognised by the industry at large, this would go a long way in establishing and cementing industry compliance. 
The BIM Institute aims to bridge the knowledge gap of BIM based estimating or take-off technology and the South African standards and practices of measurement and cost estimating

Source: Adapted from ‘A Technical Review of BIM Based Cost Estimating in UK Quantity Surveying Practice, Standards and Tools.’ 
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	But estimators and quantity surveyors are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits that software can offer them in their roles, as well as how much more efficient and productive they can be in their measurement and cost management functions.		But estimators and quantity surveyors are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits that software can offer them in their roles, as well as how much more efficient and productive they can be in their measurement and cost management functions.

−	Advancements in automated measurement and quantification as well as the development of BIM processes have helped pave the way for more efficient automation of quantity surveying functions. BIM is being widely adopted in the construction industry and for this reason the expectation is there that quantity surveyors embrace it for the purpose of boosting the cost effectiveness and value in their functions.	+	Advancements in automated measurement and quantification, as well as the development of BIM processes, have helped pave the way for more efficient automation of quantity surveying functions. BIM is being widely adopted in the construction industry and for this reason, the expectation is there that quantity surveyors embrace it for the purpose of boosting the cost-effectiveness and value in their functions.

	It is of great importance, then, that estimators and quantity surveyors alike meet this expectation, grasp the full potential of BIM and begin learning, developing and employing effective processes and tools to harness the power of BIM in their existing operations.		It is of great importance, then, that estimators and quantity surveyors alike meet this expectation, grasp the full potential of BIM and begin learning, developing and employing effective processes and tools to harness the power of BIM in their existing operations.
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	A recent BIM survey conducted in South Africa by CIS revealed that many contractors, internal quantity surveyors and estimators are behind in understanding and adopting BIM processes. In the UK, according to the RICS BIM survey (Matthews, 2011b), a significant number of quantity surveyors are still not aware of what BIM is and only small numbers (10%) claimed to be involved with BIM.		A recent BIM survey conducted in South Africa by CIS revealed that many contractors, internal quantity surveyors and estimators are behind in understanding and adopting BIM processes. In the UK, according to the RICS BIM survey (Matthews, 2011b), a significant number of quantity surveyors are still not aware of what BIM is and only small numbers (10%) claimed to be involved with BIM.

−	In South Africa, there is little evidence of the systematic introduction of BIM by the quantity surveying profession, which may be a result of the available literature on BIM being primarily aimed at architects and designers, and limited available case studies showcasing the integration of BIM into quantity surveying practice. It’s therefore time to initiate this awareness and integration in service of a profession that is up to speed with software technology and that can maintain its competitive edge in an ever-changing sector.	+	In South Africa, there is little evidence of the systematic introduction of BIM by the quantity surveying profession, which may be a result of the available literature on BIM being primarily aimed at architects and designers, and limited available case studies showcasing the integration of BIM into quantity surveying practice. It’s, therefore, time to initiate this awareness and integration in service of a profession that is up to speed with software technology and that can maintain its competitive edge in an ever-changing sector.

	The key values for estimating software vendors to review are:		The key values for estimating software vendors to review are:
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	* Reviewing processes for BIM-based software tools to support NRM order of cost estimating.		* Reviewing processes for BIM-based software tools to support NRM order of cost estimating.

−	If the significant needs of developing a comprehensive understanding of how to support the cost estimating / planning processes through BIM are to be recognised by the industry at large, this will go a long way in establishing and cementing industry compliance.	+	If the significant needs of developing a comprehensive understanding of how to support the cost estimating/planning processes through BIM are to be recognised by the industry at large, this will go a long way in establishing and cementing industry compliance.

−	The BIM Institute aims to bridge the knowledge gap of BIM based estimating or take-off technology and the South African standards and practices of measurement and cost estimating	+	The BIM Institute aims to bridge the knowledge gap of BIM-based estimating or take-off technology and the South African standards and practices of measurement and cost estimating

	Source: Adapted from ‘A Technical Review of BIM Based Cost Estimating in UK Quantity Surveying Practice, Standards and Tools.’ [http://www.itcon.org http://www.itcon.org].		Source: Adapted from ‘A Technical Review of BIM Based Cost Estimating in UK Quantity Surveying Practice, Standards and Tools.’ [http://www.itcon.org http://www.itcon.org].
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	* PAS 1192-3:2014.		* PAS 1192-3:2014.
	* Quantity surveyor.		* Quantity surveyor.
−	* Step-by-step guide to using BIM on projects.	+	* A Step-by-step guide to using BIM on projects.

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