Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: Quantity surveyor 2Mar 07, 2019 10:38 pm I paid $450+ He got some actual quotes for some of the trades. I didn't use them as I have my own guys but it just made sure the estimate was accurate and current. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Quantity surveyor 3Mar 08, 2019 10:02 am You should be able to get Data and net material quants from the 3D BIM Model I noticed roof timber suppliers are charging $1/m2 (Plan floor area) for take offs/ material lists I generally provide 4 critical Stages for free with the engineering data/details as the material Quants are an automated BIM script, it also comes in handy for inspections,compliance checks, onsite tools -> ChX, etc Slab, Walls, Floors, Roofing (450m2: 4 stages X$450=$1800) Here's the kicker An Engineer can do the optimised Design and Quants the designer and QS can't do the engineering hth Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Quantity surveyor 4Mar 09, 2019 1:11 am So your BIM would give me a detailed list of materials, time and costs and then a predicted resale value for the finished dwelling? I would then be able to apply for a owner builder loan or claim depreciation if I choose to use it as an investment. Re: Quantity surveyor 5Mar 09, 2019 6:26 am Depends-some lenders ask for these and then once you have the QS report-they still wont provide a loan. There are LOTS of variables in securing owner builder loans Intellichoice Customer Care Team In Victoria the function of Relevant Building Surveyor (RBS) is building control through administration of Building Act 1993, and the Building regulations. This is… 4 6354 ![]() Interesting, 30 days is an eternity! I would love to know too as we're about to embark on the same journey. 1 690 I've used Lester surveyors in North Beach previously for a WAPC sub division. They handled it well and were reasonably priced. That was a few years ago but worth giving… 1 743 ![]() |