Professional Practice

Quantity Surveyors play a critical role in Uganda’s construction and infrastructure sector by supporting cost planning, procurement, tendering, contract administration, valuation, cost control, project accountability and value for money.

CICCQSU promotes professional standards, ethical conduct and best practice to strengthen the quality and credibility of Quantity Surveying services.

Quantity Surveying in Uganda

Quantity Surveying supports the efficient planning and management of construction costs throughout the project lifecycle. Quantity Surveyors help clients, contractors, public institutions and development partners make informed financial and contractual decisions in construction and infrastructure projects.

Areas of Professional Focus

• Cost estimation and cost planning
• Bills of quantities and tender documentation
• Procurement and contract advisory
• Valuation of works
• Cost control and project financial reporting
• Claims assessment and contract administration
• Final accounts and project close-out
• Value management and cost optimisation
• Construction cost research and advisory

Standards and Ethics

CICCQSU promotes ethical and professional conduct among members. Members are expected to uphold the dignity of the profession, serve clients with competence and integrity, and act in the best interest of the public and the institution.

Construction Cost Advisory

CICCQSU supports the advancement of sound construction cost practice by providing a professional platform for guidance, knowledge exchange, dispute support, research, publications and stakeholder engagement.

Dispute Guidance

The institution supports guidance and professional input in matters relating to construction costs and contracts, including disputes that require technical Quantity Surveying knowledge.