Project Quantity Surveyor Interview Questions and Answers

Rate analysis involves calculating the cost of construction materials and labor for specific items.

• Identify the item to be analyzed

• Determine the quantity required for the item

• Calculate the cost of materials and labor for the item

• Add overhead costs and profit margin to the total cost

• Divide the total cost by the quantity to get the rate per unit

• Examples: rate analysis for concrete, steel reinforcement, plastering, electrical wiring