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Estimating as a Profession in UK Construction:

Both Quantity Surveyors (QSs) and Estimators have pivotal roles in the profitability of construction contracts; however, only the QS is classified as a professional. Preliminary examination of the responsibilities of the Estimator and the level of qualification required in comparison to the QS suggests that the current failure to recognise estimating as a profession may be an anomaly. The purpose of this inquiry was to consider the role of the Estimator relative to the accepted criteria attaching to professional status.

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