Core skills requirement and competencies expected of quantity surveyors: perspectives from quantity surveyors, allied professionals and clients in Nigeria

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Joshua Oluwasuji Dada
Godwin Onajite Jagboro

Abstract

Abstract

Deployment of appropriate skills and competencies is crucial and germane to the development and continuous relevance of any profession. In the built environment, the science for selecting the required skills and competencies expected of quantity surveyors and understanding the inherent dependencies between them remains a research issue. The purpose of this study was to determine the skill requirements and competencies expected of quantity surveyors. A structured questionnaire was administered among quantity surveyors, architects, engineers, builders and clients in Nigeria. The respondents were asked to give rating, on a 5 point Likert scale, on usual skills and competencies required of quantity surveyors. A secondary objective of the study was to examine the important skills and competencies and categorized them into core skill, basic skill, core competence, optional competence and special competence. The results of the study indicate the important skills as computer literacy, building engineering, information technology, economics, measurement/quantification and knowledge of civil/heavy engineering works. The results also indicate the important competencies as cost planning and control, estimating, construction procurement system, contract documentation, contract administration and project management. It is emphasized that the findings of the research have considerable implications on the training and practice of quantity surveying in Nigeria.

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Dada, J. O., & Jagboro, G. O. (2015). Core skills requirement and competencies expected of quantity surveyors: perspectives from quantity surveyors, allied professionals and clients in Nigeria. Construction Economics and Building, 12(4), 78-90. https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v12i4.2808
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Viewpoints (Peer reviewed)
Author Biography

Joshua Oluwasuji Dada, (Department of Quantitty Surveying, Obafermi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria)

DEPARTMENT OF QUANTITY SURVEYING, LECTURER I