When you’re running a residential building company in New Zealand, the day-to-day workload is already huge. Between pricing jobs, dealing with clients, coordinating subcontractors, managing delays, juggling suppliers, and keeping the site moving, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. And that’s before you even think about rising material costs, client variations, provisional sums, cashflow pressure, or complying with new regulatory requirements.

When it comes to construction projects, whether you’re building a home, developing apartments, or financing a commercial build - one of the most important professionals you can have on your side is a consultant quantity surveyor. At QSPro, we often meet clients who are unsure what a consultant quantity surveyor does, or why they should hire one. Yet the role is crucial: we provide the cost clarity, risk management, and independent advice that keep projects on track. This art

If you’ve ever embarked on a construction project you’ve likely come across two commonly misunderstood roles: the estimator and the quantity surveyor. At first glance they might seem interchangeable. After all, both deal with pricing, cost control, and budgets. But dig a little deeper, and you'll find that the difference between estimator and quantity surveyor can have significant implications on your project’s success. At QSPro we offer both estimation and quantity surveying

If you've ever been involved in a construction project - whether you're a homeowner planning a renovation, a property developer, or a contractor - you’ve likely heard of a quantity surveyor . But you might still be wondering: What is a quantity surveyor?  And what does a quantity surveyor do  exactly? In this article, we’ll answer these questions and explore how engaging a qualified quantity surveyor can save you time, money, and stress across your construction or development