TASKS
1. Identify and critically review the particular and recognized problems in predicting capital costs at the various pre-contract stages.
2. Identify and discuss how these problems may be overcome.
3. Provide a focused critical appraisal with examples of how technological advances, including the use of Building Information Modelling may assist quantity surveying practitioners in providing accurate and reliable cost advice.
4. In addition to capital cost advice, identify the main potential benefits for clients and consider challenges top actioners in providing life cycle cost advice.