Question

Which option is not considered as the duty of quantity surveyor?

(a) Preparing bill of quantities (Taking off, squaring, Abstracting and billing),  taking little amount for personal use as being quantity surveyor

(b) Preparing bills for part payments at intervals during the execution of work

(c) Preparing bill of adjustment in the case of variations ordered during the execution of work

(d) Giving legal advice in case of court proceedings

I got this question in an interview for internship.

My question is taken from Office, Shop Building in division Methods of Building Estimate & Estimate of Building of Civil Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Preparing bill of quantities (Taking off, squaring, Abstracting and billing),  taking little amount for personal use as being quantity surveyor

For explanation: Quantity surveyor duties typically include: Conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labour costs. Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts. Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues. No amount can be kept by anyone without any prior permission of the concerned authority.