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Mohamed Shehata
Apr 8, 20231 min read
Are you interested in starting a career in the Real Estate and Construction industry?
Joining the Real Estate and Construction industry can be a rewarding career choice for several reasons: 1. Learning & Development:...
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Mohamed Shehata
Oct 2, 20222 min read
The relationship between "Wall to Floor" Ratio and Building Economics
In Design Economics and Cost Planning, the general rule of thumb is that the simpler the shape of the building, the lower will be its...
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Mohamed Shehata
Sep 23, 20222 min read
From Descriptive to Predictive to Prescriptive Cost Analytics!
Good Quantity Surveyors and Cost Managers must provide their Clients with three levels of analytics👇 1. Descriptive (what happened in...
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Mohamed Shehata
Sep 10, 20221 min read
Escalation Calculation is not a luxury, but a must!
Escalation is a very real line item that should be included in any construction budget and/or estimate…🛑 It can be very tempting to...
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Mohamed Shehata
Sep 10, 20222 min read
The Different Types of Allowances!
An “Allowance” is an amount included by Quantity Surveyors and Cost Managers in the contract sum to cover the cost of prescribed items...
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Mohamed Shehata
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Everything you need to develop a robust ROM or Concept Stage Estimate
The role of Quantity Surveyors and Cost Managers is to establish the overall project budget, and then to ensure that projects are...
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Mohamed Shehata
Jul 3, 20221 min read
Back to basics: Site Conditions and Design Economics!
Design Economics and Cost Planning is one of the most fascinating topics in the field of Quantity Surveying and Cost Management. It...
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Mohamed Shehata
Jun 13, 20221 min read
SEVEN Traits that will determine your success in the long term!
Here is a non-traditional advice to aspiring Quantity Surveyors and Cost Managers… Your success in the long term will be determined by...
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Mohamed Shehata
Jun 12, 20221 min read
Preconstruction # 2: The importance of a solid Procurement Strategy
In my previous post, I discussed the importance of selecting the right “Pricing Strategy” for the success of Real Estate and Construction...
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Mohamed Shehata
Jun 12, 20221 min read
Preconstruction # 1: The importance of a solid Pricing Strategy
Below is a list of the most common ‘Pricing Strategies’ that Quantity Surveyors and Cost Managers come across in their Real Estate and...
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Mohamed Shehata
May 23, 20221 min read
Evolve or Die: the importance of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is NOT an option...it is a MUST... If you are a Chartered Quantity Surveyor...you have to do...
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Mohamed Shehata
May 23, 20221 min read
If Cash Is King, Cashflow Is Queen!
Cash flow is the ‘Lifeblood’ of the construction industry... The role of Quantity Surveyors and Cost Managers is to create and implement...
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Mohamed Shehata
May 15, 20222 min read
How to master the Change Orders review process for your Construction projects?
Quantity Surveyors and Cost Managers spend a significant amount of time during the construction phase dealing with “Change Orders”...
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Mohamed Shehata
May 15, 20221 min read
Are you over budget, or did you have the wrong budget to begin with?
Do you need a good Case Study for your RICS APC? One of the most common challenges that Quantity Surveyors and Cost Managers come across...
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Mohamed Shehata
May 13, 20221 min read
Are you stuck with your RICS APC Case Study?
The purpose of your RICS APC "Case Study" is simply to demonstrate the depth and breadth of your experience as a Quantity Surveyor. The...
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Mohamed Shehata
Mar 26, 20224 min read
How to start the journey of becoming a Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS)?
Preparing for your RICS ‘Assessment of Professional Competence’ (APC) can be one of the most rewarding experiences ever. To an aspiring...
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Mohamed Shehata
Mar 11, 20221 min read
The true essence of Quantity Surveying and Cost Management
Quantity Surveying and Cost Management is NOT about crunching numbers Quantity Surveying and Cost Management is about telling a STORY,...
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Mohamed Shehata
Feb 16, 20221 min read
Measure Twice and Cut Once: The importance of area measurement!
Assuming the wrong programme areas in your cost plan or cost estimate is a fatal mistake, and can blow project budgets for construction...
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Mohamed Shehata
Jan 15, 20221 min read
How to make "Ethical Decisions" as a Quantity Surveyor?
RICS APC candidates must reach level 3 in "Ethics, Rules of Conduct and professionalism". Unfortunately, one or two fundamentally wrong...
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