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Enhancing Construction in Nigeria: The Role of Quantity Surveyors in Driving Circular Economy Benefits

Written by Abiodun Ayinde   The circular economy is an evolving economic principle that dates back to the eighties and has gained momentum due to the impacts of climate, resource scarcity and high waste generation by countries. Economies of the world have started incorporating this model into their environment because of the estimated economic benefits. The circular economy is an economic model which focuses beyond the lifecycle stages of products through sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, recycling and composting. The circular economy is akin to a system of waste minimization by reintroducing products into the economy. This approach contrasts with the linear economy where products are disposed of at the end of their life cycle. Nigeria generates huge waste from every facet of its environment with little or no means to recoup it for meaningful purposes. The circular economy would benefit a nation that produces over 32 million metric tonnes of waste annually throu
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Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR)

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The goal of an organization in a business environment is profit-making. However, delivering and meeting the client's requirements and expectations are key to sustaining the firm business. Effective management of cost and value is the basis for the expected profit. The cost and value are the links between the contractor and 1. The paying party or client 2. Subcontractors and suppliers (allied professionals) The scenarios 1. The contractor presents a cost to the client/ project initiator/ paying party 2. The contractor arranges, manages, and supervises allied professionals to achieve value in the project Cost is achieved through the knowledge of estimating principle, that is developing rates through (a). first principle (b). Specialist cost (c). Past experience i.e., sum. Value is the careful disintegration of bill rates/amounts into different items, packages, and frameworks that will be executed by direct workmen, subcontractors, and suppliers. The difference between the cost and va
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THE CONTRACTOR’S MEETINGS

Aside from a series of meetings held during the construction pre-contract stage, the numbers, levels, series of construction project meetings during the post-contract stage might not be countable. The construction industry presents a higher number of meetings over a great number of industries. In construction, the  meeting is an avenue for the appraisal, conveyance, instruction, and enforcement of project requirements. The contractor’s meeting occurs in two broad categories: namely Client (including its representatives or agents) and contractor Contractors and others The first could also be referred to as management or executive meeting, the latter category could be termed as the general meeting. The term used for construction meetings is dependent on the individual and purpose. The classification of the contractor’s meetings is Management meeting Site team meeting Safety meeting Activity meeting- The activity meeting is divided into the programme, trade, and task meeting The
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APC- GUIDE TO REPORTING OF EXPERIENCE

The information below is intended to guide aspiring candidates wishing to become full members of notable professional institutions in the construction industry. This information is strictly personal and not approved by any individual or body. Regardless of the professional route e.g., project management, quantity surveying e.t.c., to becoming a member of these institutions, you are expected to structure your past experience into three namely Level One - K nowledge and Understanding of your competency Level Two - A pplication of your knowledge and understanding of the competency Level Three - R easoned advice you gave and the depth of technical knowledge showed when performing the competency Furthermore, be mindful that your competency is structured into mandatory and core (technical and optional). Example Route: Quantity Surveying and Construction Competency: Optional Competency area: Insurance Sourcing and Administration Level One Construction is dispute awaiting, and one of the ways
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FRUSTRATION OF TENDERING PROCESS

Tendering is an important function of a quantity surveyor; it is a process that influences the performance of the construction contract. Tendering is a sacred process carried out by cost professionals not only for the award of the project or supply but to also give assurance into the project of its execution and completion. Failure to adhere to the tendering doctrines could give room to negative project consequences during and after the project. Tendering doctrines are ethical behaviours the society expects of a professional to display at all times in the discharge of its duties. Tendering activities are predominant during the pre-contract stage of a construction project, there are possibilities that this process will be performed during the post-contract stage of the project. The tendering process starts after the establishment of the contract budget and ends with the award of the contract package. As a result of the importance of the tendering activity on the overall construction
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ASSESSMENT OF COST AS AN IMPETUS TO SUCCESSFUL PROJECT DELIVERY IN LAGOS NIGERIA

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ABSTRACT The need for continuous building and infrastructural development is key to gradual easing of the deficiency being witnessed in different types of construction projects across the state. New and upgrading of existing buildings and infrastructure such as road, rail and waterways improve the conditions of users of these facilities. All these developmental projects come with a cost which individual, corporate organizations’ and government must be prepared to pay over the lifecycle of these facilities. From project conceptualization to completion, usage and demolition, project team plays critical roles to achieve client objectives. During these stages, the cost consultant is actively involved in the establishment of different cost elements and cost management of the project, advising both the client and design team. Cost being an integral part of the project, it oftentimes controls the necessity of other project requirements. The research was carried out through administration of q
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MODULAR SUSPENDED CEILING RATE AND QUANTITY

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 Hi, This exercise has been pending with me for some time now. It is a guide on estimation for modular ceiling finishes.  The breakdown below helps to; 1. Calculate required quantities of a modular ceiling tile with grids 2. Build up your material rate for the same ceiling type Be informed that prime cost of items changes over time; it will be appropriate you adopt the prevailing market rates in your rates build-up.  
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