Effective cost management is a vital component in all building projects, from feasibility studies and cost estimates to budget control and final cost assessments.
Keegans specialise in providing quantity surveying and cost management services. We deliver quality, value for money cost advice that adds value to any commission.
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Our team of highly skilled quantity surveyors, cost managers, procurement, and supply chain experts bring specialised knowledge and a hands-on approach to a full range of cost-related consultancy services. We aim to provide clients with successful project outcomes, including cost certainty.
Throughout the project lifecycle, we collaborate closely with all stakeholders, including the design team, to manage expectations and achieve the most cost-effective solutions.
Our Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultant team specialises in sustainable buildings, supporting Keegans’ Retrofit professionals, ECD Architects PassivHaus Designers and clients by providing cost-benefit analysis and lifecycle costings. This includes evaluating carbon cost-effectiveness per retrofit measure to identify the most suitable sustainable options within the client's budget. We ensure full compliance with PAS 2035 and PassivHaus standards.
Choosing Keegans means partnering with a team dedicated to delivering cost-effective, innovative solutions tailored to your project's unique needs. Our expertise in quantity surveying and cost management ensures your project is completed on time and within budget, providing you with the highest value.
Contact Us Today to learn how Keegans can support your construction project with expert cost consultancy services.
What is a Quantity Surveyor?
A Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a professional in the construction industry who specializes in construction costs and contracts. They are responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects, including conducting financial feasibility studies, cost estimation, cost planning and management, analyzing terms and conditions in the contract, predicting potential risks in the project, forecasting the costs of different materials needed for the project, preparing tender documents, contracts, budgets and other documentation, taking note of changes made and adjusting the budget accordingly, tender management including preparation of bills of quantities, contract conditions and assembly of tender documents, contract management and contractual advice, valuation of construction work, claims and dispute management, lifecycle costing analysis, and reinstatement cost assessment for insurance purposes. A key part of the role will be to liaise with a range of other teams working on the project, helping it to stay on track.
What qualifications do you need to be a Quantity Surveyor?
To work as a quantity surveyor, you will usually need a degree in quantity surveying or commercial management accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). If your undergraduate degree is in a different subject, you can take a RICS-accredited postgraduate conversion course.
What is Cost Consultancy?
The cost consultant provides estimates and advice regarding the cost of construction works. The cost consultant's role might include: Helping determine the client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies. Benchmarking requirements against similar projects. Assessing and comparing options.
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