• LinkedIn
Quantity Surveying and Project Management Services
EK Consultants
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Who We Work With
    • Developers
    • Contractors / Subcontractors
    • Self Build
  • Property Sourcing
  • Consultation
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Menu Menu

FAQ

You are here: Home1 / FAQ
  • quantity surveyor, quantity , surveyor, quantity surveyor wexford, project management, project management wexford, quantity surveying, quantity surveying wexford, construction consultant, building consultant, construction consulting firms, construction management consultant, construction consulting services, construction project management consultancy, qs in construction, construction consultancy companies, building design consultants, construction estimating consultants, building consultancy services, quantity surveying consultancy firms, quantity surveyor consultant, construction cost consultant, quantity surveyor company, building consultants & contractors, cost estimating consultants, home building consultants, types of quantity surveyors, design build consultants, construction project consultant, contractor qs, builder consultant, quantity surveyor firms, construction management consulting firms, best construction consulting firms, construction cost estimating consultants, design and build consultants, construction design consultant, cost consultants construction, construction management and consulting, types of consultants in construction, construction and consulting, construction management consulting services, construction contract consultant, construction planning consultants, building consultant company, building management consultants, construction monitoring consultants, building consult, house building consultant, quantity surveying in construction, cost management consultancy, construction management consultant company, building construction consultants, building quantity surveyor, consultants in construction, contract and construction consultants, contract quantity surveyor, cost consultants, cost of quantity surveyor, design build procurement, project consultants, project planning services, top construction consultants, property sourcing ireland, turnkey property service

What is the role of a Quantity Surveyor?

A Quantity Surveyor (QS) gives you an estimate of what you’re project is going to cost. This is typically broken down into several elements. Quantity Surveyors are also important in the design stage compiling budgets, and giving advice in how to manage costs. They can propose alternative designs to help clients build to their budget.

Why do I need a QS?

The main task of a quantity surveyor is to advise on the costs of a building project. A quantity surveyor is central to the decision-making process throughout the development of a project, from initial inception, to final completion. They advise building owners and architects on the probable cost of construction and on the costs of alternative designs.

Quantity Surveyor drawing

What do I need to provide to a Quantity Surveyor?

This depends on the stage of the project, but can include planning drawings, tender drawings, construction drawings, structural drawings, M&E details etc. Without any this information, it is difficult to accurately cost a project.

What is the difference between quantity surveying and estimating?

Quantity surveyors typically provide support before, during and after the life of a construction project. Alternatively, estimators are mostly involved before a project begins (i.e. in the tendering phase).

What is NZEB?

In summary Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) means a building that has a very high energy performance – typically an A2 rated building at a minimum. Up to 2019 the TGD Part L requirements permitted buildings to be A3 rated, but the new EPBD directives requires all buildings to be nearly zero energy rated.

What is value engineering?

Value engineering is a service we carry out to improve the value of your project by examining the function of each item or element and its associated cost. By weighing the cost/benefit ratio, we can make suggestions for alternative construction methods, designs, or materials that improve the value of the project. Its important to note that Value engineering does not always mean cutting costs. It optimises the elements of the project through an analysis of all factors, wear and tear, aesthetic value, life cycle etc.

Sketches of commercial project

What regions do you cover?

We are based in Wexford but provide services throughout the South East and have been involved in projects across all regions in Ireland.

Are you insured?

Yes we attain full Professional Indemnity insurance to cover all our services.

Architects discussing plans

What is a PC Sum?

A PC Sum is an allowance usually calculated by the Cost Consultant for works to be carried out on a project that will typically be nominated by the Client. If the contractor’s actual cost is higher than the bill of quantities allowance, then the contract sum will be adjusted. If the cost to the contractor is lower, then the contract sum will be reduced by the difference in the PC sum.

What is a Provisional Sum?

A Provisional Sum is an allowance estimated by the Cost Consultant for a specific element of the works that the scope is not fully clarified. If the scope if not clarified or likely to change a Provisional Sum can be inserted into a Bill of Quantities or pricing document.

What is a Contingency Sum?

A Contingency Sum is an amount of money, sometimes expressed as a percentage, included in the project budget to allow for unforeseen events. A contingency sum does not have to me known by the contractor and can remain confidential to the client. The level of the contingency should reflect the nature of the project. So, for example, ‘green field sites’ are less risky than
refurbishment projects

What is Retention?

Retention is money held back by the Employer or Contractor to safeguard against remedying defects. It is generally 5% of the contract value. When practical completion is achieved half the retention is released and the other half is released once the defects period has elapsed. The defects period can vary, but usually twelve months after practical completion.

Architects plans of 4 bedroom house

What are Preliminaries?

Preliminary costs often referred to as prelims may appear in tender and contract documents and are required by the contractor or developer to complete the works. Examples of prelims include the cost of supervision, health and safety costs, site overheads, insurance, plant, building control fees, environmental or waste management.

What is a Bill of Quantities?

Sometimes referred to as a BOQ, a Bill of Quantities is a document prepared by the Cost Consultant that provides an itemised list of the works captured from the drawings and specification in the tender documentation. The quantities may be measured in area, number, linear meters, weight, volume, or time. The bill of quantities assists with the agreement of the contract sum and can be used for interim valuations of works to release stage payments.

What industries do you work in?

We are experienced in a wide range of industries to include the following – residential (private domestic and large scale developments), civils and groundworks, utility installation, commercial developments, energy and industrial works.

We highly recommend EK Consultants - Edmond provides a very efficient professional service tailored to suit our needs.

Randalswood Developments Ltd

EK Consultants are carrying out Quantity Surveying and Project Management Services for a development we are working on in Kilkenny. We highly recommend Edmond and his knowledge and experience is first class.

Carose Developments Ltd

Edmond has carried out QS services for us on developments in Laois and Kildare and we have always been very satisfied with the service he provides. He is diligent and thorough in his work, providing an excellent and knowledgeable service. Edmond is professional in his approach and hugely beneficial in meeting’s with Clients, Architects Engineers etc.

Pairc Bhride Contractors

We have worked closely with Edmond on a number of projects recently. He always goes the extra mile to ensure that all projects are completed to a high standard, within budget and in compliance with the Building Regulations.

Greenpro Energy Consultants

Edmond is brilliant to work with and we would highly recommend his services. He has a great understanding of current building regulations, and we would recommend any house builder looking to keep on top of their costs to liaise with EK Consultants at the earliest stage possible.

Des Redmond - Architectural Services and Design

We find EK Consultants very professional to work with and would have no hesitation recommending their services

Smith Groundworks

EK Consultants provide a very efficient service suited to our needs - we highly recommend their services.

All Ireland ICF Construction Ltd

<< Prev
Next >>

Recent Projects

Click Each Image To View More Details

© 2020 - EK Consultants - Cost and Project Management in the South East | Powered by WebMarket.ie
  • LinkedIn
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
Scroll to top

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

OKLearn more

Cookie and Privacy Settings



How we use cookies

We may request cookies to be set on your device. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website.

Click on the different category headings to find out more. You can also change some of your preferences. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer.

Essential Website Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site.

We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain.

We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. You can check these in your browser security settings.

Other external services

We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Changes will take effect once you reload the page.

Google Webfont Settings:

Google Map Settings:

Google reCaptcha Settings:

Vimeo and Youtube video embeds:

Privacy Policy

You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page.

Privacy Policy
Accept settingsHide notification only
Click To Call Edmond: 086 010 4971