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Quantity surveyors are the cost managers of construction.
They are initially involved with the capital expenditure phase of a building or facility, which is the feasibility, design and construction phases.
But quantity surveyors can also be involved with the extension, refurbishment, maintenance and demolition of a facility.
View/download the Pathway Guide for Quantity Surveying and Construction (PDF file)
The construction industry is global and extends across all real estate and infrastructure markets. Quantity surveyors work in all sectors of the construction industry worldwide.
In real estate this covers:
| residential, |
commercial |
industrial |
| leisure |
agricultural |
retail |
In infrastructure, the sectors covered include:
| roads |
railways |
waterways |
| airports |
sea ports |
coastal defences |
| power generation |
utilities |
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Quantity surveyors may also work in process engineering, such as chemical engineering plants or oil rigs. They must understand all aspects of construction over the whole life of a building or facility.
They must have the ability to manage cost effectively, equating quality and value with individual client needs. |
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About the APC and ATC
The RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and Assessment of Technical Competence (ATC) ensure that those applying for RICS membership are competent to practice and meet the high standards of professionalism required by RICS.
There is a wide range of Pathways available to qualify as an RICS member covering 19 different areas of practice, at APC – (Chartered), and ATC – (Technical) level.
The APC and ATC normally consists of:
- a period of structured training
- a final assessment.
The structured training is based on candidates achieving a set of requirements or competencies. These are a mix of technical, professional, interpersonal, business and management skills.
Important note
You must use this guide in conjunction with the 2006 core APC and ATC documentation which is available at www.rics.org/apc and is made up of:
- APC/ATC Requirements and competencies guide (July 2006)
- Candidate guides (2006)
(the particular candidate guide you need will depend on your route to membership).
- Guide for supervisors, counsellors and employers – graduate route to membership, July 2006.
