In the provision of professional quantity surveying services, the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) serves as a foundational economic and legal document. Its requirements span the entire project lifecycle, from initial procurement through to final handover and asset management. Here is an outline of the real-life situations where a BoQ is practically and contractually required: 1….
Key Takeaways Preparing Your Site and Securing Environmental Clearance Before any physical construction begins, developers must lay the groundwork through land verification and environmental approvals. The first step is obtaining a physical survey plan from the Survey of Kenya, which requires requesting a Folio Registry number search to confirm land ownership and boundaries. Once the…
Key Takeaways As a Quantity Surveyor, I often watch developers lose millions in holding costs and penalties simply because their approval paperwork stalled. Building a storied commercial or residential block in any Kenyan urban center today means navigating a strict regulatory web involving the county, environmental bodies, and construction authorities. Getting the compliance stage right…
