Quantity Surveying

Construction Cost Specialists

CM have a strong team of quantity surveyors and construction cost consultants who have great attention to detail and a wealth of experience within the construction industry.

Our goal is to deliver cost advice that is independent and trustworthy. We ensure our recommendations are backed by factual data, thorough analysis of previous projects, current building costs, and well-reasoned arguments. By combining these elements, we provide our clients with a comprehensive and transparent understanding of their project’s financial landscape, helping them make informed decisions with confidence.

As professional quantity surveyors, our firm has the expertise and qualifications to provide these services and our staff has extensive experience in most aspects of the industry and proven cost control techniques and skills.

What is a

Quantity Surveyor?

The role of a QS is to figure out what a construction project will cost as well as making sure that the construction costs and production are managed efficiently. They work to keep projects on time and within budget by managing finances and resolving disputes between contracting parties.

Quantity surveyors are the construction cost professionals who measure and estimate the cost of resources for construction projects.

A quantity surveyor is a professional responsible for managing the financial aspects of construction projects.

Cost estimation
Budget management
Schedule of quantities
Value engineering
Cash flow management
Change assessment
Dispute resolution
Financial reporting
Final account preparation

The New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) is the professional membership association for quantity surveyors in New Zealand.

The CM team has a range of members with NZIQS including Registered QS.

CM uses the leading RIB’s iTWO costX® estimating software. It is the technology of choice for a variety of construction professionals worldwide. The iTWO costX® range is in use among businesses of all sizes across the globe, including quantity surveying firms, contractors, developers, owners and subcontractors, who are benefitting from more efficient digital takeoff and pricing.

Faster, smarter &

more accurate

Our Process

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Site visit to the site attending the briefing meeting.
General communication and timelines during design, providing construction build-ability, product suitability and availability.
Assist with contract preparation.
Assist with contractor procurement either via tender or negotiated contract.
Assist with issuing of building consent documentation to the contractor.
Review contractors SSSMP and site access plan.
Review contractor’s construction programme.

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Prepare tender documentation and trade summary schedules
Analyse tender summary and supporting documentation, Compile any tender clarifications to contractor. Present a report with recommendations.

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Pre contract setup.
Confirming all insurance cover is in place.
Minutes issued to client and building contractor.
Receive and audit the contractor’s safety, quality, and traffic management plans during construction.
Responding to any requests for information and issuing contract instructions accordingly.
Monitor and adjust the contingency sum with the allocated QS.
Grant extensions of time.
Prepare and issue a list of defects during the defect’s liability period (in conjunction with the designer).
Issue Practical completion certificate.

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End of defects period.
Attend site and issue final completion certificate.

We pride ourselves on consistently delivering accurate reporting in a timely manner.

Our quantity surveying services, as well as cost and contract administration services include:

Evaluation of designs
Contractual procurement methods
Contract documentation
Preparation of tender/bid documents
Construction cost verification reports
Review of contract variations and claims
Cost of land sub division
Project audits

Negotiations with builder/contractor
Construction cost to complete reports
Tender/bid evaluation
Construction cost plans and cost controls
Feasibility estimates
Construction cost estimates
Property tax depreciation
Property tax depreciation