A building estimator is an individual that quantifies the materials and labor needed to complete a construction. Building estimating can concern diverse forms of construction from residential properties to hi-rise and civil works. Quantity surveyors differ from building estimators in the way that they quantify the materials. See cost estimate for more complete coverage.
Representative professional bodies which regulate property professionals:
- Entry to membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors 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.
- The American Society of Professional Estimators http://www.aspenational.org - a non profit association which promotes construction estimating as a professional field of endeavor. Professional estimators use Construction Estimating Software.
- The Consulting Estimator FORUM http://consultingestimatorforum.org/ is a non profit group which promotes professional construction bidding and estimating practices. Professional estimators use Construction Estimating Software.
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