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Hari Harran · 16 Jan 2025
Being a quantity surveyor sometimes feels like playing referee in a game where no one agrees on the rules. One day, it’s contractors complaining about cost cuts; the next, clients are questioning every line in the BOQ. Deadlines are tight, budgets even tighter, and everyone expects miracles. On top of that, navigating site conditions versus office expectations can be a nightmare. How do you balance accuracy, diplomacy, and sanity in this role? Feels like a juggling act every day
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Maya · 16 Jan 2025
One thing that helps me is breaking down tasks into smaller steps and focusing on one issue at a time. It’s easier to stay sane when you tackle the chaos bit by bit. And when in doubt, remind yourself that no QS project ever runs perfectly, it’s all about damage control!
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