CONSULTING PRACTICE // QUANTITY-SURVEYING

Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation

Financial precision and value engineering protecting development margins.

01 // PRACTICE OVERVIEW

Engineering Rigor & Professional Governance

Accurate cost planning is fundamental to building viability. SEMAYI's quantity surveying practice generates meticulous Bills of Quantities (BoQ) formatted to standardized measurement rules (CESMM/POMI). We provide accurate market-tested rate analysis, benchmark local material price trends in Ethiopia, evaluate competing contractor bids, and independently certify contractor payment claims throughout construction.

02 // SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Core Technical Competencies

Preparation of comprehensive, itemized Bills of Quantities (BoQ)

Early-stage parametric and elemental cost planning

Tender document formulation and competitive bid comparative analysis

Value engineering to optimize material specifications and reduce expenditures

Interim valuation assessments and certification of contractor payment applications

Final account negotiation and financial closeout audits

03 // METHODOLOGY WORKFLOW

Step-by-Step Delivery Framework

Measurement & Take-off

Rigorous measurement from architectural, structural, and MEP working drawings.

Market Rate Analysis

Benchmarking current market costs for cement, steel, masonry, labor, and equipment in Ethiopia.

Value Engineering

Identifying alternative materials or construction methods to deliver identical performance at lower cost.

Valuation Governance

On-site physical measurement before authorizing any interim contractor disbursements.

04 // TANGIBLE DELIVERABLES

Documentation & Blueprints Transmitted

✓ Priced and Unpriced Bill of Quantities (BoQ) Packages

✓ Elemental Cost Plans and Budget Breakdown Structures

✓ Detailed Tender Evaluation & Commercial Recommendation Reports

✓ Monthly Interim Payment Certificates (IPC) with Verified Quantity Take-offs

✓ Final Project Account Settlement Agreement Dossier

ENGAGEMENT

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