2. 16 – 11 – Y2KBy Freddy O. Esenwa (Jnr) NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS Q UANTITY SURVEYING AND CHALLENGES OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY FREDDY OGUGUA ESENWA ( Jnr) 1 NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION, ABUJA. BEING THE TEXT PAPER DELIVERED AT THE 19 TH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS 1 Freddy Ogugua Esenwa(Jnr) KSM is a Registered Quantity Surveyor and a Deputy Director of Physical Planning and Development(Surveying) of the National Universities Commission Abuja. THE QUANTITY SURVEYORS AND THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY

3. 16 – 11 – Y2KBy Freddy O. Esenwa (Jnr) 2 1.0 INTRODUCTION Who is A Quantity Surveyor The Quantity Surveyor, simply put, is a financial cost consultant of the construction industry.

4. 16 – 11 – Y2KBy Freddy O. Esenwa (Jnr) 3 HISTORY OF QUANTITY SURVEYING  Firm of Henry Cooper & Sons of Reading was established as early as 1785  First recorded usage of the term “ Quantity Surveyor ” in 1859

5. 16 – 11 – Y2KBy Freddy O. Esenwa (Jnr) 4 2.0 QUANTITY SURVEYING IN NIGERIA Integrity and Range of Services Offered by The Quantity Surveyors Estimated and Cost Advice Cost Planning Property Development Advice Negotiated, Lump-Sum Management and Cost-Plus Contracts, Package Deals and Turnkey Offers Advice On Tendering Procedure And Contractual Arrangements Other Services

6. 16 – 11 – Y2KBy Freddy O. Esenwa (Jnr) 5 3.0 REMUNERATION OF THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR The Quantity Surveyors in Nigeria are remunerated according to an approved scale of fees set out by the Federal Government in the SCALE OF PROFESSIONAL FEES FOR CONSULTANTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (Revised Edition April, 1996). Fees are generally based on a percentage of the value of work handled, varying in accordance with the type of work done or the scope of services rendered.

7. 16 – 11 – Y2KBy Freddy O. Esenwa (Jnr) 6 4.0 THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR AND NIGERIAN SOCIETY In many cases, we hear some of our colleagues deposing that no better quality could be obtained in a particular trade in that location. But it is obvious that it is possible that better quality of materials and workmanship could be obtained in all trades in all locations in Nigeria. The reasons for poor quality projects include: - Inaccurate specifications Poor quality control of materials and components. Poor quality control of workmanship by the foreman, supervisor, consultant and/or client’s representative. Bribery and corruption, etc.

8. 16 – 11 – Y2KBy Freddy O. Esenwa (Jnr) 7 5.0 PROJECT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Resource Conceptualization Resource Computation Resources Production and Procurement Planning

9. 16 – 11 – Y2KBy Freddy O. Esenwa (Jnr) 8 6.0 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  Project Monitoring Programming  Performance Indicators  Interim Valuations  Project Performance Evaluation

10. 16 – 11 – Y2KBy Freddy O. Esenwa (Jnr) 9 7.0 THE ROLE OF THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  Project Conceptualization Through Planning  Appropriate Remuneration For Project Monitoring Through Evaluation

11. 16 – 11 – Y2KBy Freddy O. Esenwa (Jnr) 10 8.0 CONCLUSION Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, you will all agree with me that the Quantity Surveyor is faced with many problems in an attempt to discharge his duties in our society. These problems should not discourage the Quantity Surveyor from performing his vital functions which no doubt will meet the challenges of national development. I thank you all for listening Freddy Ogugua Esenwa (Jnr)