Role of Leadership in Transforming the Profession of Quantity Surveying

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George Ofori
Shamas-ur-Rehman Toor

Abstract

The construction industry is facing a period of change. The roles ofthe professions involved in the industry in general, and of quantitysurveyors in particular, are also changing. There are opportunitiesfor surveyors to seize the initiative to broaden their involvement inprojects, and attain strategic positions within the industry. However,they will have to improve upon their skill sets and their knowledgebases. Senior quantity surveyors interviewed in Singapore sharedtheir views on the challenges facing the construction industry,and their profession. They suggested that the quantity surveyingprofession would only be able to address the pressing issues itfaces if it pays more attention to innovation and the development ofits people. It should be able to attract and retain talent. Knowledgemanagement will be of critical importance. This will be enabled andfacilitated by knowledge leadership.

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Ofori, G., & Toor, S.- ur-R. (2012). Role of Leadership in Transforming the Profession of Quantity Surveying. Construction Economics and Building, 9(1), 37-44. https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v9i1.3013
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George Ofori, National University of Singapore

Senior Lecturer