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Meet Rajesh, our Major Projects Senior Surveyor! 1. How long have you worked with Bennett + Bennett? I've been with Bennett + Bennett for 2 months. 2. What are some project highlights/experiences you have had as a Senior Surveyor in Major Projects at Bennett + Bennett? I’ve held senior roles for many years and worked on many projects. It’s another walk down the park, but not all parks are the same. 3. What is one of the things you love most about working with Bennett + Bennett? Given the responsibility to manage and the trust. 4. What’s something about you that not many people know? Firm when needed but easygoing most times. 5. If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Yeah, I can’t limit it to one, that would be boring!

In a previous post, (about a year ago) I posed the question "How much will a boundary survey cost?" That post can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gratwfDq While cost is often a factor in hiring a land surveyor, it should not be the only factor. Other factors should include timeframe, complexity of the survey, accessibility, and overall value. Cost refers to the monetary expense , while value refers to the perceived benefit or worth provided. Cost is objective and measurable, while value is subjective and can vary from person to person. In simple terms, cost is what you pay, while value is what you get in return. As land surveyors, we should be communicating with our clients regularly throughout the project. This avoids misunderstandings, arguments about scope, and ensures the client is informed of project timelines and progress. Are you getting a valuable service/product when you hire a land surveyor? Is your land surveyor a valued member of your project team ? Is your surveyor communicating with you during the entire process or leaving you in the dark? #dioptrasurvey #professionallandsurveyor #surveyeastidaho

In a previous post, (about a year ago) I posed the question "How much will a boundary survey cost?" That post can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gaG7q_hf While cost is often a factor in hiring a land surveyor, it should not be the only factor. Other factors should include timeframe, complexity of the survey, accessibility, and overall value. Cost refers to the monetary expense , while value refers to the perceived benefit or worth provided. Cost is objective and measurable, while value is subjective and can vary from person to person. In simple terms, cost is what you pay, while value is what you get in return. As land surveyors, we should be communicating with our clients regularly throughout the project. This avoids misunderstandings, arguments about scope, and ensures the client is informed of project timelines and progress. Are you getting a valuable service/product when you hire a land surveyor? Is your land surveyor a valued member of your project team ? Is your surveyor communicating with you during the entire process or leaving you in the dark? #dioptrasurvey #professionallandsurveyor #surveyeastidaho

MC quantity surveyors: subbie bashing might make you an extra 1% profit margin on your current project. But you risk harming the relationship with your sub-contractor. An uncontrarary opinion, but building relationships with your subbies will do more for your profit margins than constantly knocking down their prices. The long game here is crucial.

Quest for Relevant Skills and Competencies. Deployment of relevant skills and competencies is crucial and germane to the growth of any profession. Quantity surveying profession is constantly confronted with many challenges and opportunities in new markets because we are not technologically taking advantage of relevant skills and competencies to sustain our business. In 21st century, the Quantity Surveyors (QS) must scale up their capacity of being a ‘thermostat’ (controller of event) rather than being a ‘thermometer’ (reader of temperature). Hence, a call for a culture change and attitudinal development of quantity surveyors and the willingness to operate at full scale to meet clients’ needs and expectations is required.

📐 What’s the Difference Between an Assistant and a Licensed Land Surveyor? Land surveying is at the heart of property management, construction, and infrastructure projects. As 2024 wraps up, the demand for skilled surveyors is booming, but do you know the distinct roles within the profession? In our latest blog, we break down the key differences between assistant land surveyors and licensed land surveyors—from their responsibilities to the expertise required. Whether you're curious about a career in surveying or just want to learn more about this fascinating field, this is a must-read! #LandSurveying #SurveyorLife #CareerInsights #PropertyDevelopment https://lnkd.in/gsMrxrQb

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 ‘𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀’ 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻? An expert is anyone with knowledge or experience of a particular field or discipline beyond that expected of a layman. Chartered Surveyors normally have specialist knowledge or expertise in subjects around building defects, construction processes or construction matters, so we are often appointed in property disputes as an expert. An expert witness must: • Be impartial and uninfluenced by the instructing parties. • Have the relevant experience and knowledge for the assignment. • Not be affected by any conflict of interest. • Only provide an opinion on matters which fall within their area of expertise, experienceand knowledge. • Consider all material relevant facts. • Have the resources to complete the assignment within the required timescales, and to the required standard.

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Attention Senior Quantity Surveyors! Here’s a question for you: What advice would you give to juniors entering the field? And to all the aspiring and junior Quantity Surveyors out there: What’s the one question you’ve always wanted to ask a senior? Let’s create a space to share knowledge, learn from experiences, and grow together! Drop your thoughts, advice, and questions in the comments. Let’s support and inspire each other! #QuantitySurveying #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalGrowth

The best Quantity Surveyors in the world all fit into one single profile This profile is called SHAPERS I got the idea from Ray Dalio (a billionaire) who has interviewed, observed and worked with some of the best in the world I then observed Quantity Surveyors at work I then spoke to the top 1% about this to see if they agreed They could not agree more! They loved the concept ………. But what are shapers? ………. They are the quantity surveyors who can get their projects to achieve a 10/10 outcome They visualise what the perfect project is and they do what they can to get it there In other words they can shape a project to it’s ideal outcome They are able to influence and impact at the highest of levels They can bring in ideas that other Quantity Surveyors don’t have They can solve problems that others can’t solve They can make predictions They are strategic quantity surveyors They see what worked on previous projects and they bring in those ideas into their current project They use their previous experience to push projects forward ………. The image you see if what I created out of 1000’s of hours of research It will help you identify where you are in your career At the top, where you see impact and influence..that’s where the SHAPER profile lies Commit to getting there Make that your goal Work hard everyday You can do it