At RICQS we offer a wide range of services for a variety of clients. Depending on the type of development you are working on, we will be able to assist you.

Quantity Surveyor is one of a team of professional advisers to the construction industry. Quantity Surveyors act as a Building Economist to estimate and monitor construction costs, from the feasibility stage of a project through to the completion of the construction period.


We work closely with architects, financiers, engineers, contractors, suppliers, project owners, accountants, insurance underwriters, solicitors and with all levels of government authorities.

At RICQS – Residential Industrial Commercial Quantity Surveyor, No job is too big or too small for us.

 
 
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  • Consult with developers, architects, engineers, builders, contractors and suppliers to analyse architectural and engineering drawings and specifications in order to prepare a ‘Cost Plan’

 

  • Undertake feasibility studies to assist in decisions about the worth of a project proceeding
     
  • Monitor changes to designs, assess effects on cost, and measure, value and negotiate variations to designs
     
  •  Evaluate and monitor payment to contractors at various points of construction
     
  •  Track the progress on site against the construction program and advise accordingly.

PROPERTY FINANCIER

At RICQS we can confirm the construction cost that will identify any potential risk on your project and hence minimise any variations. We will also track the progress on site and provide a fair and reasonable cost to complete.

More importantly we will monitor and report on the construction program of your development. We will provide the necessary advice that will always protect your best interest.

As a professional Quantity Surveyor we understand the importance of providing our clients the right information. Communication is the key to a good working relationship between any Quantity Surveyor and Property financier.

We are the eyes and ears of our clients and it is our duty as a construction auditor to identify any risk on the project in terms of cost and time.

DEVELOPER / DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

RICQS can provide assistance with any of the development requirements listed above. We Understand your needs and requirements at any stage of your development.

We will provide the necessary advice that will always protect your best interest.

There are several stages during a development where a developer/ development manager would require the services of a professional Quantity Surveyor. For example:

  • Design Feasibility
  • Value Management
  • Council DA Cost Submission
  • Financiers Reporting
  • Cost Planning
  • Financiers Reporting
  • Monthly Progress Valuation Report
  • Tender Reconciliation
  • Tax Depreciation Services etc.

ARCHITECTS

Architects and Quantity surveyors should work closely together in order to maximise cost efficiency on any projects.

Once the plans are completed by the architect we can assist with the council Quantity Surveyor report required at the Development Application submission stage of any development. We can also assist with any value management cost checks at different stages of the design.

COUNCIL TOWN PLANNER

RICQS will meet the requirements of any local council authorities. Your council planner will insist that any council cost report is signed off by an AIQS accredited member.

BUILDER

Whether you are an experienced builder or a owner builder, RICQS can assist you with:

  • Tender Estimates
  • Tender Submission
  • Cost Variation
  • Reconciliation of Tender Submissions
  • Value Management
  • Provide your client with an independent budget for your their own confidence

SUB CONTRACTOR

RICQS can assist you with:

  • Tender Estimates
  • Tender Submission
  • Cost Variation
  • Material and labour checks
  • Provide your client with an independent budget for your their own confidence

Tell us about your development and one of our team will get in touch to help