I have completed cert construction level 1 and 2, then BTEC now I am in my in my final year pursuing RICS QUANTITY SURVEYOR at LSBU. my education journey total 7 years, 4 years, college, 3 years in university
Hello Jocky 102, congratulations on graduating!! :) Which University did you go to? Have you thought about your next steps? Thank you so much for your comment, hearing things like this always makes it worthwhile for us!
Go to the heriot watt web page. See what is covered each year and try to understand it before even starting the year. These videos from metroun are very valuable. Do as much research as you can for BCIS. And Bill of quantities. BCIS with LCC (life cycle costs). If you can get a head start with using and learning how to use BIM that will help immensely . Balkan architect here in TH-cam will help you with BIM
Hi I would like to know if any of these books have images labels and understanding of cavity walls or like traditional and modern building or basics for main contractors quantity surveying thank you
Hi, thanks for your comment! These books focus mainly on QS principles and common construction contracts. For understanding og building methods we think you would be better off with books such as: Building Construction Handbook by Roy Chudley and Roger Greeno or Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings by Stephen Emmitt
Hey there Sandeep, we have added your suggestion to our list of videos and will produce one in the coming weeks :) Hope your University course is going well! Is it living up to all expectations?
@@Metroun yes sir....its amazing. I think that's why I'm doin so well at it. As I really enjoy what I'm studying. O & by the way your jct & nec videos were vital for my construction contract law & formation assignment. Keep up the great work. Big fan!! Thank you.!
Hi Sandeep, that's great to hear, so happy you're enjoying it! Certainly makes learning easier when it's something you are truly interested in. Keep us updated with how you're getting on and if you ever find you need a video on a certain topic. We'll always do our best to help! We also really appreciate your kind words about our videos, makes it all worth while for us :)
We would recommend the Routledge Quantity Surveying pocket books if you want some good material to start out with. It is also worth searching for some academic articles online, many of which you can access for free that cover the basics of the subject.
Hello, I’m starting my master QS next week, but I have an undergraduate in mechanical engineering. What books will you recommend for me to get acquainted with QS?
I know this was only a year ago, but are all these books still relevant now? Would they help in preparation for me starting my degree next February? Thanks!
Hello David, yes they are still absolutely relevant :) Any reading you do on the profession will be a great advantage for when you start your degree! Which University are you going to attend?
@@Metroun I'm going with UCEM as I can distance learn, I would have liked to have gone to a brick uni tbh but time/location constraints are a pain where I am!
Thank you, we really hope our videos help people in the Quantity Surveying and Construction space! :) Are there any particular videos you would like to see?
Hello Yanbo, these books would absolutely be suitable for Quantity Surveyors in Australia! A lot of the principles of QSing are the same internationally. Are you studying QSing or are you already working?
Hi Duncan, as big fans of your books it is a real shame for us to read this comment. We are a team of 3 Quantity Surveyors who have progressed together within the Quantity Surveying realm over the past 10 years. The first book suggested was one that I used during my studies at university and found extremely useful and insightful. Without it, I would have had a large gap in my knowledge and base-line understanding when actually coming to work on real life construction projects as an assistant QS. Our personal experience has seen us get involved with many areas across the construction industry and as we are sure you are aware, the Quantity Surveying profession is extremely broad and depending on where the QS works, and who for, they may indeed be involved with different tasks. So we feel your comment suggesting the first book would not be helpful slightly narrow-minded. As with any book, the information may or may not be useful or relevant to the reader but it can be subjective and completely dependant on what the reader is seeking to gain, particularly students. We personally feel that as much knowledge as possible one can attain, directly related to or, around such a broad and complex subject such as Quantity Surveying can be helpful depending on individual circumstance.
Duncan, you seem to have misconstrued our comment, that is not what we were suggesting. However, in answer to your question; The University of Loughborough -Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) degree. Here is the link in case you would like to take a look for yourself. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/commercial-management-and-quantity-surveying/
I have completed cert construction level 1 and 2, then BTEC now I am in my in my final year pursuing RICS QUANTITY SURVEYOR at LSBU. my education journey total 7 years, 4 years, college, 3 years in university
Well done! Sounds like you are well on your way to becoming a fully fledged QS!
I JUST graduated as a quantity Surveying... wish i knew about your videos while i was doing the course lol... would have helped me so much
Hello Jocky 102, congratulations on graduating!! :) Which University did you go to? Have you thought about your next steps?
Thank you so much for your comment, hearing things like this always makes it worthwhile for us!
@@Metroun Heriot-Watt in Edinburgh. Just looking for a job now
@@jocky1027 I want to go there! Any advice for a year 12 student that wants to do qs?
Go to the heriot watt web page. See what is covered each year and try to understand it before even starting the year. These videos from metroun are very valuable. Do as much research as you can for BCIS. And Bill of quantities. BCIS with LCC (life cycle costs). If you can get a head start with using and learning how to use BIM that will help immensely . Balkan architect here in TH-cam will help you with BIM
@@jocky1027 thank you so much!! best of luck for you!!
Hi I would like to know if any of these books have images labels and understanding of cavity walls or like traditional and modern building or basics for main contractors quantity surveying thank you
Hi, thanks for your comment! These books focus mainly on QS principles and common construction contracts. For understanding og building methods we think you would be better off with books such as: Building Construction Handbook by Roy Chudley and Roger Greeno or Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings by Stephen Emmitt
Hi Metroun, can u do this same video, but for building surveyors please?
I just completed my 1st year, 2nd year starts in September.
Thank you.
Hey there Sandeep, we have added your suggestion to our list of videos and will produce one in the coming weeks :)
Hope your University course is going well! Is it living up to all expectations?
@@Metroun yes sir....its amazing. I think that's why I'm doin so well at it. As I really enjoy what I'm studying. O & by the way your jct & nec videos were vital for my construction contract law & formation assignment.
Keep up the great work. Big fan!!
Thank you.!
Hi Sandeep, that's great to hear, so happy you're enjoying it! Certainly makes learning easier when it's something you are truly interested in. Keep us updated with how you're getting on and if you ever find you need a video on a certain topic. We'll always do our best to help!
We also really appreciate your kind words about our videos, makes it all worth while for us :)
I’m starting my qs degree next week, first year in UCLan. What books do you recommend??
We would recommend the Routledge Quantity Surveying pocket books if you want some good material to start out with. It is also worth searching for some academic articles online, many of which you can access for free that cover the basics of the subject.
@@Metroun thank you for your information
hello, i am studying quantity surveying as an undergraduate. I would love to read these books.
I wonder if any of them are in your university library? 🤔
@@Metroun yeahhh, i have already borrowed the pocket quantity surveyors book❤
Hello, I’m starting my master QS next week, but I have an undergraduate in mechanical engineering. What books will you recommend for me to get acquainted with QS?
That’s great news! All of the books we mention in the video are a great supplement for QS studies.
I know this was only a year ago, but are all these books still relevant now? Would they help in preparation for me starting my degree next February? Thanks!
Hello David, yes they are still absolutely relevant :) Any reading you do on the profession will be a great advantage for when you start your degree! Which University are you going to attend?
@@Metroun I'm going with UCEM as I can distance learn, I would have liked to have gone to a brick uni tbh but time/location constraints are a pain where I am!
very informative🙂👍
Thank you, we really hope our videos help people in the Quantity Surveying and Construction space! :) Are there any particular videos you would like to see?
It would be great if there is a informative video from you about the best Quantity Surveying Master course in University in UK:)!!!
Are these books for Aussie?
Hello Yanbo, these books would absolutely be suitable for Quantity Surveyors in Australia! A lot of the principles of QSing are the same internationally. Are you studying QSing or are you already working?
@@Metroun I am currently studying. Can you also make another video about books for construction estimator, your video is very helpful!👍
Which is the best introductory book / guide for preparing bills of quantities? (SMM7 / NRM)
1. "SMM7 Explained and Illustrated"
2. "RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM) Order of Cost Estimating and Elemental Cost Planning"
Number 1. Your first suggestion; QS's don't do land surveying. It goes down hill from there on. Just how much to you know about this subject?
Hi Duncan, as big fans of your books it is a real shame for us to read this comment. We are a team of 3 Quantity Surveyors who have progressed together within the Quantity Surveying realm over the past 10 years.
The first book suggested was one that I used during my studies at university and found extremely useful and insightful. Without it, I would have had a large gap in my knowledge and base-line understanding when actually coming to work on real life construction projects as an assistant QS.
Our personal experience has seen us get involved with many areas across the construction industry and as we are sure you are aware, the Quantity Surveying profession is extremely broad and depending on where the QS works, and who for, they may indeed be involved with different tasks. So we feel your comment suggesting the first book would not be helpful slightly narrow-minded. As with any book, the information may or may not be useful or relevant to the reader but it can be subjective and completely dependant on what the reader is seeking to gain, particularly students.
We personally feel that as much knowledge as possible one can attain, directly related to or, around such a broad and complex subject such as Quantity Surveying can be helpful depending on individual circumstance.
@@Metroun Name one qs degree that includes site surveying.
Duncan, you seem to have misconstrued our comment, that is not what we were suggesting. However, in answer to your question; The University of Loughborough -Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) degree. Here is the link in case you would like to take a look for yourself. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/commercial-management-and-quantity-surveying/
@@Metroun The defence rests !
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