Quantity surveyors be it student or worker. Lets share ideas n info. Looking 4ward to dis.

i have been looking for a thread like this. I just had a degree in QS. What about you?

muyiwabank:

i have been looking for a thread like this. I just had a degree in QS. What about you?

yes, i graduated from OAU 2008. just finished serving Feb, 2009. Currently contemplating my masters degree home or away.
Dont know the particular course

Are you working at the moment. As for your masters, it depends on your area of interest but most people go for construction project management and construction management. there are also others like Msc Construction Law and practice, Msc Facilities Management, Msc QS, Msc QS (Mechanical and Electrical). Like I said ealier it depends on your area of interest.

no i'm not working at the moment, though in should get one in the next 2-3 weeks GOD-willing. i would have loved to get the masters degree before settling for a full time job. THE SCADINAVIAN is an option but their admission just ended, unilag is also an option ansd i am actually thinking about construction management. do you reside in nigeria cos ur location says UK

I am in the UK. Construction management is not bad, if you look at all of this courses, you will discover that the modules are very similar to each other. What is the prospect of getting a good job in nigeria as i am interested in coming if i can get something good.

well the prospects are bright with all these projects going on, your foreign degree would be a whole lot of advantage and that's why i would have preferred my masters abroad. the construction industry is booming now and may explode in the nearest future, but i would advise you to get your foireign masters first before coming to play in the Nigerian league

Thank. you my guy but i think we have to talk on the phone rather than this place. i will ring you if you can drop me your phone number.

Wow! Long time, i'm back now. It's
but i've to warn you. I'm not very ambitious(very serious problem). Anyway waiting for your call.
Wonder if we're d only Qs on this forum? Shocking

Heh, I'm actually thinking of jumping ship from finance to QS,
So looking into some MSc courses in project, construction management courses,
I think QS's are too busy to be on internet forums really,

Hey guyz, good to meet you, just finished my service year, i've been with a contractor for some time (actually serve there) and i have verse insight into consultancy (trained with CONSOL), but contracting is a serious ball game entirely, @darthmaul why not try unilag's construction managment (flexible programme), i'm presently looking into stepping up into a more cooperate organisation, well lets see how it goes, @muyiwabank how is the CM programme? would love to do facility management in the Uk, should u have information on that please feel free to share.

@ Hafolabi
I'd have loved d unilag's CM but sum1 talked me into applyin 4 PM in malaysia, i'm kinda confused
@tboyjnr
are busier dan medicos lol

Hi, Gud to meet you. I graduated 2003. Presently doing master in Quantity Surveying and working with a construction firm in Abuja. But im thinking of going to ABU for another master in Facility mgt

@deneku good to have you on board, since you are up north, ABU is not a bad idea if they offer facility management, how is Abuja generally, i sometimes shuttle between Lagos and Abuja where i manage quite a number of project with my firm and SPDC, keep us posted on the Msc programme meanwhile best of luck.

Hmmm must be making a lot of cash. Anyway what's the latest wit Niqs.

hello all.pls can iget qs in port harcourt to help me value a property.u can get me on 07062180879.thanks

@ Hafolabi I also managed a project that spdc was the consultant. Abuja is cool with alot of construction project every where but as you know construction companies dont pay very well is just that you get personal project that will keep you going.
I learnt that niqs result will be out tomorrow and right now a two- day work shop is holding in Abuja.

Best of luck with d result, just making preparation to sit for next exam, but amidst the national issue i hope there will be any, please i don't mind insight into the experience, am sure you have 1 or 2 things to share. To all the Qs's n d house enjoy your wkend

Hello house, i'm seeking a job, fresh graduate,QS finished NYSC. 2nd class lower from .

hi im new here. im currently in 300level at the obafemi awolowo university.really want to meet qs and also get placement for my industrial training prior to the period. i live in lagos. my contact number is 08029850977 or 08038043006. hope to get a positive reply.

What happened to this thread.? My God.

I needed counseling on the O'level requirements and the university to apply for the course during my Jamb reg. but was not fortunate to meet with the professionals on a forum like this. Felt so happy when I came across it. Though people are yet to join, I must confess that the discussions here are educative. Thanks.

Nice thread. I'm not a professional yet but a 100 level student of the course in UNILAG. Nice meeting Professionals online and please, let's keep this thread alive for the benefits of we, the upcoming QS.

Thanks. . .

HELLO GUYS, I READ QS FROM FORM FUTMINNA 2004 AND HAVE BEEN PRACTCING SINCE NYSC IN 2006. I SHALL BE GOING TO UNI-BRADFORD UK FOR MSC IN PROJECT PLANNING AND MGT THIS SEPTEMBER. LOVE U ALL.

@MUYIWA, ARE U THE GUY WHO DID UR IT WITH SOUTHERN SUN HOTEL SITE IN IKOYI, 2008 OR THERE ABOUT?

hey, guys just learnt about dis thread today.i just graduated from O.A.U. intending 2 go 4 NYSC BY JULY. d stuff is i dont want to waste the NYSC YEAR without gaining alot of work experience, so i need alot of QS Experience, which QS firm can you recommend 4 me and do they pay their staff well. hope to her from you guys soon enough.

Architects, Building Technologists, Estate Managers and other stakeholders in the  Housing sector are welcome.

You folks will have to keep this thread alive if you want it to remain sticky.

Just stumbled upon this thread, it a good thread though it looks like its for students and job seekers rather than construction professionals, It will be nice if people can discuss issues like site problems, professional practice issues and solutions, rather talk about their qualifications and aspiration in academics.

I'm a practicing architect, so if you will like to know anything about architecture, shoot I will try to help.

Thank you

uchenageme:

Just stumbled upon this thread, it a good thread though it looks like its for students and job seekers rather than construction professionals, It will be nice if people can discuss issues like site problems, professional practice issues and solutions, rather talk about their qualifications and aspiration in academics.

I'm a practicing architect, so if you will like to know anything about architecture, shoot I will try to help.

Thank you

Finally, we have an Architect in the house!

I think the thread is more of a mentorship kind, rather than a collabo type cos of the demographics of Nigeria's online community.

Why was it so difficult  for us to get Architects on board?

Doesnt the Internet or ICT as a whole play any role in the modern day Building Industry, or people in this sector just prefer to work solo rather than collaborate?

[s]I think you might have to set the ball rolling on some of the issues you raised and then others will chip in.[/s]

K, lets take it from here, I am working with a client right now in the south east (Imo state), he is also in the construction industry, but his practice is in the UK, he wants us to do a project with quality but relatively cheap materials, the materials may not be conventional but they should be practicable and durable for our environment.

Any suggestions please.

nice. what about chartered Estate surveyors and builders like us?

Title needs to be modified to accommodate the professionals