5 myths about Quantity Surveying
#1. It’s only about cost management. The biggest misconception is thinking that estimating and planning costs is all quantity surveyors do. Quantity surveyors perform other tasks that are equally important to ensure a construction project runs smoothly.
#2. It’s a minor role in construction. A lot of people still consider quantity surveying to be a minor role in construction. Well, it isn’t! Construction and engineering projects are fairly expensive endeavours and quantity surveyors play a crucial role in getting maximum quality for minimum cost.
#3. Quantity surveying only requires mathematical expertise. Quantity Surveying is widely misunderstood as just a number crunching job. If maths is not your forte, fear not. Quantity surveyors also need to have good project management skills to work with a team of engineers and stakeholders.
#4. Anyone can be a quantity surveyor. Incorrect. One needs to have undergone extensive professional training to be able to become a quantity surveyor. It is also very important that you are certified and licensed as a quantity surveyor before you can practice in your country.
#5. The job scope is boring. Contrary to common myths, quantity surveying is an interesting career path with future prospects as good as in other professions.
Don’t let simple misconceptions get in the way of realising what you can achieve in the field of surveying.