CQSP is administered by AIBMC (The American Institute for Business Management and Communication); one of the most renowned institutes in business management and communications in the United States. By earning CQSP candidates demonstrate that they have mastered the Quantity Surveying body of knowledge, obtained the skills of business analysis/development, and committed to AIBMC core values and code of ethics. 

CQSP Certificate Preparation

If you are studying in order to prepare for the CQSP exam; AIBMC provides candidates with training sessions for many of the exam questions. AIBMC also provide thorough training for the exam modules using its learning system through authorized training providers and Prometric centers worldwide.

AIBMC CQSP Recertification

Once you have passed the CQSP exam and received your certificate, you will need to stay up to date on Quantity Surveying practices. To prove you have maintained and updated your QS knowledge and skills, AIBMC requires that you recertify every 4 years. (please refer to recertification for more info)

Requirement:

• A passing score on the CQSP Examination.
• Bachelor Degree in any field OR;
• A minimum of two years of experience in any related QS area (QS, Cost/Estimation, Construction Engineering).
• A Minimum of 25 hours of Quantity Surveying approved training for those with no degree.

Exam Format:

The CQSP examination is a 3-hour exam, multiple direct essay questions examination. The exam is given in booklet form online.

Exam Outline:

• Introduction/General Aspects of QS/Data and Technology/Sustainability/Ethics/shift to blended working/Response to Change/The end of Gravy Chain/Construction 2025/Changing Pattern of Work Load/Change Management Models.
• The Challenge Ahead/Sustainability/The Building Passport/Costs/Infrastructure/Talent and Skill requirement.
• Procurement/New Models/Costs/Items/Public Private Partnerships/Award Procedures/Electronic Tendering.
• Digital Construction and the Quantity Surveyor/Digitization/Drivers/Challenges/Data Representation and Terminology/Digital Technologies/BIM.
• Ethics/All Aspects Related/Concepts/Exporting Construction Expertise/Strategies.
• Delivering Added Value/Project Management/PM Aspects/PM Skills/The Role of Project Manager/Functions/Process/

Inquiries:

Please e-mail us at info@aibmc.org for any other inquiries. For international candidates please contact our authorized representatives in your region. For immediate requests please text us on our WhatsApp service number.