About The Estimating Group
A Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a development industry proficient who master information on construction development expenses and agreements.

A Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a development industry proficient who master information on construction development expenses and agreements. In the UK, a qualified and proficient quantity surveyor is known as Chartered surveyor.
In several other regions such as the North American countries like Canada, USA, African countries such as Mauritius and Kenya are known professionally as a Quantity surveyor. It is the title given to them by the system of laws.
A quantity Surveyor is liable for dealing with all parts of the legally binding and monetary side of development ventures. They help to guarantee that the development venture is finished inside its extended financial plan.
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