Oke, A E; Ogunsemi, D R and Adeyelu, M (2019) Quadrant and gap analysis of required and exhibited quantity surveyors’ competencies. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(6), pp. 1161-1173. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: In their delivery of service, quantity surveyors are not in any way protected against threats and changes in their operating environment as a result of globalisation and continuous change in demand of clients. This research therefore examined the current and important areas of competencies of Nigerian quantity surveyors in their quest to continue to provide value for money for their clients. Design/methodology/approach: Primary data were collected through administration of questionnaires on quantity surveyors that are members of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS). Mean item score (MIS) was used to rank required and exhibited competencies while gap and quadrant analyses were employed to evaluate their importance and proficiency level. Findings: Core competencies required of quantity surveyors are costing of construction works; valuation; estimating and tendering; and procurement management while valuation; estimating and tendering; and costing of construction works are top three competencies currently exhibited. There is significant difference in the level of importance of the competencies areas compared to their exhibition by quantity surveyors. Originality/value: It was noted that some important areas of competencies are not currently exhibited by quantity surveyors in the study area, there is therefore the need for personal and collective continuous development through workshops, conferences and seminars that will enhance the identified competencies areas. Training of undergraduates and retraining of practicing quantity surveyors is also essential to inculcate competencies that are not currently exhibited. This will benefit quantity surveyors and bodies concerned with the regulation of the profession in their quest for better service delivery.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | competencies; gap analysis; human resources management; quadrant analysis; quantity surveyor; skills; training |
| Index terms: | conference, procurement management, workshop, service delivery, gap analysis, quantity surveying, costing, construction work, profession, undergraduate, estimating, value-for-money, questionnaire, globalization, regulation, human resource, methodology |
| Subjects: | financial and cost management, curriculum development, operations management, institututions, research dissemination and communication, data collection methods, profession, construction type, economic factors, political science, procurement strategy, evaluation, service delivery, research methods, accounting and finance, management, performance measurement |
| Topics: | Procurement, Construction Technology, Governance, Roles and Professions, Project Management, Research Practice, Cost Management, Education, Human Resources, International Construction, Value Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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