of construction costs and contracts , the quantity surveyor can accurately estimate the building and related costs during the various stages of the project should reinstatement become necessary . A further advantage is the availability of such a professional to represent the insured party should a dispute arise regarding the settlement amount being offered by the insurance company .
To assist property owners and practitioners , the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors ( ASAQS ) has published a document titled “ Guide to Reinstatement Valuations of Fixed Improvements for Insurance Purposes ”. The
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