By Gladys Resto on March 26, 2015. Verified Purchase. I'm glad I bought it........it is very informative and after reading it I'm more confident that I will pass the on-site exam. The author gives a clear concise guide on what to expect on the on-site exam and what an FSD should know.
A quantity surveyor (QS) is a professional working within the construction industry concerned with construction costs and contracts. Services provided by a quantity surveyor may include:1  Cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion.2  Value engineering.ervices provided by a quantity surveyor may include: 1  Cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion. 2  Value engineering.
The New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors is the professional organisation in New Zealand for quantity surveyors, estimators, cost managers and cost consultants in the construction industry.romotes the profession of quantity surveying nationally and internationally. We provide networking, industry advocacy, professional development, registration, and accreditation of education for quantity surveyors. The institute is based in Wellington and is run by a council with support staff.