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100			_aMurray, J
245			_aPlatform views
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490			_aCost Engineer _v38(6) November 2000, 9(1)
520			_aConsiders the changing role of the quantity surveyor (QS) and outlines the challenges facing QS professionals. A continuing trend in QS is the advancement of value engineering, the aim being to provide maximum value while maintaining specification and performance. IT has automated processes for assessing tenders and unit rates, so consultants can add value by concentrating on analysing results. Suggests there has also been a move towards project leadership and management consultancy as new roles for cost consultants. Concludes that while core services will continue to be provided by consultants, they will need to broaden their skills to encompass other areas. This abstract appeared in CSM January 2001 as ABS63230.
590			_aABS
650			_aBEST VALUE
650			_aManagement consultancy _96255
650			_aVALUE ENGINEERING
650			_aQUANTITY SURVEYORS
650			_aPROFESSIONAL SKILLS
650			_aCost management _96233
690			_aQuantity surveying _96263
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