05Engaging other Consultants
Other than the architect, you may need to appoint other consultants. Your architect can make recommendations or you can consult the relevant professional institutions. The usual consultants are listed below.
Quantity surveyor/cost consultant
The role of the quantity surveyor (QS) or cost consultant is broadly related to the financial management of the project. The QS will be responsible for preparing a cost plan for the design and this should be kept up to date to reflect the current design proposal as the design evolves.
It is critical that the cost of the design is managed proactively so that the design is not subsequently found to be unaffordable and subject to cost-cutting, or ‘value engineering’ as it is sometimes ...
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