QS & Survey of Projects

When starting a project, it is useful to think about where on thecurve we wish to be. Many projects try to be very high up the accuracyaxis, forcing teams far out on the effort axis even though the benefits diminishrapidly.

Often Estimaion of Projects, this is the result of the simplistic view that Estimaion of Projects can lock downbudgets, schedules, and scope and that project success equates to on-time, onbudgetdelivery of an up-front, precisely planned set of features.

This type ofEstimaion of Projects leads to a desire for extensive signed requirements documents, lots ofup-front analysis work, and detailed project plans that show every task a teamcan think of.

Then, even after all this additional up-front work, the estimates stillaren�t perfect.

whereas,Land surveyors work in the office and in the field � from suits to boots. Out in the field, they use the latest technology such as high order GPS, Robotic Total Stations (Theodolites), and aerial and terrestrial scanners to map an area, making computations and taking photos as evidence