TIM PHILLIPS is a quantity surveyor with almost 30 years’ experience. He also has extensive experience of undertaking his own full-scale house renovations
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Most people have at least heard the job title ‘quantity surveyor’ (QS), but far fewer have a strong grasp on what they do. Put simply, they are construction industry professionals with expert knowledge on costs and contracts. They can provide overall cost estimates for building projects, but that’s only the start. Their services can be quite varied depending on the project and the specific requirements of the client.