Introduction to Quantity Surveying I

History of Quantity Surveying. Function of the Quantity Surveyor and relationship with other professions in the construction industry. Methods of communication within the construction industry drawing, specification, schedules, and bill of quantities. The purpose of bill quantities. Evolution and uses of standard method of measurement.Techniques of taking off: – entering dimension, timesing, abbreviations, grouping of dimension, description, prime cost provisional quantities, plant and protection item.