Area QS

Quantity Surveyors | Consulting Engineers

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Founded in 2019 in Athens, Greece, Area QS (or our company) specializes in providing Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering consulting services. We support all contractual and financial aspects of diverse construction projects throughout all phases, including Pre-Construction, Construction, and Post-Construction, from the initial planning stage to the project completion.

Through detailed quantity take-offs, participation in the value engineering procedure and cost estimation in the planning (or design) phase, preparation of the tender documents, evaluation and reporting on the tenders’ offers, along with thorough cost monitoring during construction including preparation of interim payments and claims management and regular drafting of cost reports, our consistent goal is to ensure successful project completions within the specified budgets while maintaining an unwavering commitment to our set quality standards and rules of our professional practice.

Our services are addressed to a wide range of professionals in the construction industry, including property Developers, Investors, Project managers, Architects, Engineers from various disciplines (civil engineering, M&E engineering etc.) and Contractors.

Since its establishment in 2019, our company has provided exceptional services to over 20 clients for more than 45 construction projects in Greece.

As from the beginning of 2023 the company expanded (extended) its business activities (scope) offering Project Management Services for small and medium scale projects.

At Area QS, we use a unique quantity surveying software application that enables BIM capabilities, 2D and 3D takeoff, and configurable report writers.

Even with complex components, our QS software combines all surveying and quantity data, including drawing files, copies of the plans, measurements etc., into a single and easily accessible e-file.

It allows us to quickly and easily produce electronic takeoffs that measure areas, lengths, and counts while, with just a few clicks, extracts numbers for parts of the construction. Additionally, it ensures consistent information for quantity surveying as new measurements or revisions are automatically updated in the schedules.


Thus, we and our clients can easily check the cost of the construction –both partly and as a whole– and make adjustments as required.

Unique Software Solution

OUR GOAL

IS TO MINIMISE THE COST AND RISK OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND TO HELP PROPERTY DEVELOPERS TO MAXIMISE INVESTMENT RETURNS

professional

We maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

experts

With more than 25 years of expertise in the construction industry.

tailor made solutions

We deliver the best solutions for our clients with our unique software.

MEET THE TEAM

Managing Director

Giorgos Tsakagiannis

Giorgos has more than 25 years of experience across a wide range of residential, industrial and commercial development projects. He has successfully designed and delivered a great number of core quantity surveying services for prominent developers including Dimand S.A., Grivalia Management, Hill International.

Prior to founding Area QS in 2019, George worked for industry leading construction companies including, XXX, XXX, XXX and participated in numerous public and private construction projects in various locations (Athens, Mykonos, Crete and Arahova).

George holds a BEng in Civil Engineering from Queen’s Mary University of London.

Vicky has more than 25 years of experience in architectural design and applications. Prior to Area QS, she served as Head of Design and Sales Consultant at Architectural Applications Companies. Vicky holds a BA in Decoration from University of West Attica.

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Orestis Lazaridis

With more than 15 years of experience, Orestis has worked for a range of projects including mega projects such as Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (National Library – Opera), Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens and many more.
Orestis holds a BA in Interior Design & Architecture from AKMI, a private educational institution.

Our team also includes multi-disciplinary firms and freelance engineers.

SERVICES

Feasibility Cost Estimating & Cost Planning

Feasibility cost estimating
Detailed cost planning
Design option cost appraisals
Benchmarking studies / design efficiencies
Route to affordability / value engineering cost studies

Contract formation

Early works contracts
Strategic contract advice
Contractor selection and appointment
Formation of contract documentation
Contract execution

Building Area Measurement

Quantity take offs based on 3D Modeling Gross internal floor areas (GIA) Net internal floor areas (NIA) International property measurement standards (IPMS) Building area mark-ups and area schedules

Construction Phase Commercial Management

Change control / valuation of variations Cost reporting Cashflow management Interim payment certification Final account negotiation and settlement

Procurement & Tendering

Early procurement and tendering advice Contractor pre-qualification Production of tender documentation & pricing schedules Management of tender process, tender analysis and contractor selection

Specialist Services

Contract administration / employer’s agent role
Risk management
Fund monitoring
Reinstatement cost assessments
Project management
Development Appraisals

Get In touch

Interested in speaking with us about a project and/or services?

Interested in joining us?

Please contact us!

11 Papadiamantopoulou Str., Athens, 115 28, Greece

Tel & Fax : 211 0145083

info@areaqs.gr