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Over a three-day deep dive, they took on the role of a Quantity Surveyor for a new residential project, making critical decisions on initial cost planning and contract agreements to the financial feasibility of green building materials.
The event showcased how these essential professionals, who are given the titles of Sr, are the crucial link between a design concept and a successfully completed building.
Co-organised by Department of Built Environment (DBE) and Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV), the Challenge brought together over 60 students from Polytechnics, Junior Colleges (JC), and the International Baccalaureate (IB), competing across two categories. Through industry-led seminars, fireside chats, and group problem-solving, students engaged with practical considerations before presenting their proposals.
