QUANTITY SURVEYORS
& COST CONSULTANTS
Discover how our expertise and dedication can ensure the success of your construction projects.
Your Trusted Partner in Quantity Surveying & Cost Consulting
Since 1975, A.W. Hooker Associates Ltd. has been a leading Canadian provider of quantity surveying & cost consulting services across North America, ensuring quality in cost, and timely advice to Clients/Owners of construction and development projects. With a rich history of excellence, our team of multi-disciplinary professionals ensures project success through meticulous attention to detail. We specialize in preparing cost estimates, budget control, financial reporting, providing commercial advice and undertaking the Independent Certifier role, serving a diverse range of clients across various sectors in the construction industry across Canada and the USA. At A.W. Hooker Associates Ltd., we pride ourselves in our hands-on proactive involvement, cost-effective strategies, and our commitment to client satisfaction, making us a trusted partner in the construction industry.
Why Use a Quantity Surveyor?
Using a Quantity Surveyor ensures that your construction project is commercially sound, well-managed, and poised for success.
The Key Objectives of a Quantity Surveyor:
- Provide Independence, unconflicted professional advice
- Achieve the best value for each dollar spent
- Maintain expenditures within allocated amounts for each project segment
- Balance expenditure across various project elements
Advantages of Using a Quantity Surveyor:
- Provides accurate cost projections for construction projects
- Acts as an effective cost strategist, offering ideas and options to lower costs through experienced advice
Driven by One Goal: Your Project's Success
Our diverse project portfolio is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation in cost consulting and quantity surveying. Each project benefits from our meticulous attention to detail and our unwavering dedication to client satisfaction, regardless of its size or complexity.
Coming Soon: Project Showcase!
At A.W. Hooker, we’re dedicated to delivering precision, innovation, and excellence in every project. Stay tuned as we unveil our latest work across diverse industries, reflecting our commitment to quality, collaboration, and client success. Exciting projects are in progress—check back soon to see what’s next!
Frequently Asked Questions About Quantity Surveyors
Understanding the role and benefits of Quantity Surveyors can be crucial for the success of your construction project. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions.
What Is a Quantity Surveyor?
A Quantity Surveyor (also known as a Cost Consultant) understands, analyzes, and reports on construction project costs. They serve as part estimator, designer, engineer, contractor, project manager and mediator, considering all commercial aspects of a project, schedule, and budget issues when estimating, planning, and reporting data.
What Services Do Quantity Surveyors Provide?
Quantity Surveyors offer a range of services including cost estimating, potential budget control, financial reporting, tender and addendum management, post-contract administration, change order assessment, value engineering, risk management, and lifecycle costing.
How Can a Quantity Surveyor Help Save Money on a Construction Project?
By providing accurate cost estimates and effective budget management strategies, Quantity Surveyors help prevent cost overruns. They also identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering and offer strategic commercial advice to optimize resource allocation and contract efficiency.
At What Stage of a Project Should a Quantity Surveyor Be Involved?
Quantity Surveyors can be involved at any stage of a project, but their expertise is most beneficial when engaged as early as possible from the early planning and design stages. Early involvement allows for better cost planning, risk management, and budget control throughout the project's pre & post-contract duration.
Why Is Risk Management Important in Quantity Surveying?
Risk management is crucial because it helps identify potential commercial risks early in the project. Quantity Surveyors assess these risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring that the project stays on budget and on schedule, minimizing unexpected additional costs and delays to the project.