Quantity Surveyors
 

Hi, Are there any QS's on the forum? If so, could you please let me know what the standard form of contract is and where I could get hold of a copy prior to heading out. Would also like to pick the brains of a QS if anyone is available. Thanks:eek:

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Hi, the most common form I have come across is NZS 3910

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Thanks UKQS, do you have a website for a copy and maybe an idiots guide! Is it anything like JCT? Who do you work for, if that is not too much of a personal question? What is it really like in practice> Non't mean to be a limpet, but you are the first "real" QS that I have found in NZ!!!!! :rofl:

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You can buy an official copy from... http://www.standards.co.nz/

There are similarities to JCT, although it does tend to have more of a civil engineering bias but that could be because all of my usage has been through my employer (Fulton Hogan) who are a large civil engineering company in NZ and Australia. Your experience as a QS over here will depend on your role and company you work for. I think it is fair to say that most people with a QS degree from back home and a bit of experience will do well here, just watch out for different terminology!

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Thank you, copy on order!:thumbsup:

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Have some karma UKQS for such helpful posts.

Lovely to see your hat again. :)

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You're welsome. Good luck with the new job qssue!

Thanks BEVS, happy to be of service.

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:confused:Start looking about 1,500 miles further west...

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Australia and New Zealand are only seperate countries by an accident of history though. Except for the climate, society, government, law and economy they are pretty much the same country.

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The Architect's i've a job offer from, have directed me to the NZIA SCC2011 as the Standard form they use. They gave me a copy to 'read on the plane home' but I've not yet had a chance to do any more than a quick flick through. It looks similar to an JCT IFC.
There seems to be plenty of guides and worked examples on the web.

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Thanks, I will have a look. Sue;)