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Jan 2025
- BY Kevin Barry BSc(Hons) MRICS
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QUINTIN QS continuing to expand services online, with several further potential offerings, ranging from niche expertise to comprehensive solutions. Here’s a list of services further expanding online during 2025:
1. Estimation Services
- Cost Estimation: Provide detailed construction cost estimates for residential, commercial, or industrial projects.
- Preliminary Budgeting: Help clients establish initial budgets based on project scope and requirements.
- Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation: Create BOQs for contractors, architects, or developers.
2. Cost Management
- Cost Planning and Control: Monitor and manage project costs to stay within budget.
- Value Engineering: Offer strategies to reduce costs without compromising quality.
- Change Order Management: Analyze and quantify the impact of changes to projects.
3. Tendering Support
- Tender Documentation: Prepare tender documents for contractors or developers.
- Bid Analysis: Assist clients in evaluating and selecting the best bids.
- Contractor Selection Advice: Provide insights into choosing reliable contractors.
4. Contract Administration
- Contract Drafting: Draft and review contracts to ensure compliance with standards and project needs.
- Claims Management: Help clients prepare or assess claims for extensions of time, variations, or disputes.
- Progress Valuation: Certify progress payments for ongoing projects.
5. Project Feasibility Studies
- Analyze and prepare feasibility reports for proposed projects, including financial viability, risks, and ROI calculations.
6. Dispute Resolution
- Offer expert advice and reports to resolve construction disputes or support arbitration/mediation processes.
7. Specialized Reporting
- Provide sustainability cost analysis, life cycle costing, or green building-related assessments.
- Insurance valuations and reinstatement cost assessments.
8. Training and Consulting
- Online Courses or Webinars: Teach basics of cost estimation, contract administration, or QS software tools.
- Consulting Services: Offer tailored advice for businesses looking to streamline their QS processes.
9. Digital Tools and Resources
- Develop and sell templates for BOQs, cost analysis, and other QS-related tasks.
- Provide custom QS software setup or training.
10. Freelance Services on Platforms
- List services on freelance platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, or Houzz to reach a global audience.
11. Subscription Services
- Offer ongoing support packages (e.g., monthly cost monitoring or regular reporting).
- Provide access to premium QS resources or tools.
12. Content Creation
- Write articles, eBooks, or guides related to construction costs and QS insights.
- Create a blog or YouTube channel to attract clients through educational content.
Any of the above of interest, please email mail@kevinbarryqs.com for further information and tailoring of your requirements based on the above. Happy to discuss !