As a new service for clients, the above visual representation of cost tells a story. Below we help explain why a cost heatmap is beneficial for projects; in this example, 3 extensions were being added to an existing building. 2. Decision Making Support 3. Stakeholder Communication 4. Project Planning
QUINTIN QS continuing to expand services online, with several further potential offerings, ranging from niche expertise to comprehensive solutions. Here’s a list of services further expanding online during 2025: 1. Estimation Services 2. Cost Management 3. Tendering Support 4. Contract Administration 5. Project Feasibility Studies 6. Dispute Resolution 7. Specialized Reporting 8. Training and Consulting […]
The rich and wise have planned to purchase property for their children, following their birth. And rent out said properties to generate an income stream in the interim period. A win-win situation for rich people. Money makes money ! Building up equity over time. For mere mortals, based on data from the Office for National […]
Below the BCIS tender cost analysis dated April 29, 2024 for Belfast city centre based refurbishment (GF only), examining each element and the rates: Overall Project Statistics: Element Analysis: 2C Roof: 2F Windows/External Doors: 2G Internal Walls/Partitions: 2H Internal Doors: 3A Wall Finishes: 3B Floor Finishes: 3C Ceiling Finishes: 5D Mechanical: 5H Electrical: 5N BWIC: […]
Below an analyze of the tender cost breakdown from the June 12, 2024 tender submission, going through each major element and discussing the rates: 2C. Roof 2E. External Walls 2F. Windows/External Doors 2G. Internal Walls/Partitions 2H. Internal Doors OVERALL ANALYSIS: The costs appear to represent reasonable value given the project constraints and specifications, though careful […]
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Within the Public Sector, as BoQ making a common sense comeback in lieu of Activity Schedules, here are the key points for architects to understand what a Quantity Surveyor (QS) does when preparing a Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for tendering. Such understanding has been lost in recent years where D&B the favourite route. Not any […]
NI Schools’ delegated budgets included £77 million for estate-related funding, but only £5 million was actually spent on maintenance The report notes this discrepancy but doesn’t fully explain where the £72 million went. Here’s what we know from the report specifically (from paragraph 1.17): “These figures do not include estate related funding paid directly to […]
Below a summary of the key points from the audit report on Managing the Schools’ Estate in Northern Ireland: Key Findings from the 2024 Audit Report The Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO) has released a comprehensive report examining how the Department of Education manages its £4.6 billion schools estate, which comprises over 1,100 schools serving […]
Here’s a one-page executive summary of the key points from the BCIS December 2024 Quarterly Briefing: Market Overview & Outlook Key Cost Drivers Sector Performance Key Risks Economic Context