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A building estimator or cost estimator is an individual that quantifies the materials, labor, and equipment needed to complete a construction project. Building cost estimating can concern diverse forms of construction from residential properties to hi-rise and civil works. Both estimators and quantity surveyors must have a background education in the construction industry. Representative professional bodies which regulate property professionals:

• Entry to membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (United Kingdom) is via four main routes: academic, graduate, technical, and senior professional and has links with a number of universities worldwide, with whom they have accredited approved courses.
• Bidding Estimating - a non profit association which promotes construction estimating as a professional field of endeavor. Professional estimators use Construction Estimating Software.
• The Consulting Estimator Forum is a non profit group which promotes professional construction bidding and estimating practices. Professional estimators use Construction Estimating Software.

See also

• AACE International
• Construction Estimating Software
• Cost engineering

References

1. "Bidding Estimating of Professional Estimators". www.biddingestimating.com.

External links

• ASPE National
• The Building Estimator's Reference Book
• The Building Estimator's Guide
• The Building Estimator's Guide

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