r/quantitysurveying
10k members
r/quantitysurveying is a subreddit with 10k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and opportunities, and the community frequently discusses qs, job, struggling, quantity surveying, and advice, and they frequently recommend/review takeoff software and estimating software.
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Popular Themes in r/quantitysurveying
#1
Advice Requests
: "Book recommendation: "The Quantity Surveyors Bible" by Ian Carroll"
21 posts
#2
Opportunities
: "How come the SQS market is booming right now?"
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "What is the best Quantity takeoff tool for post contract IPA & Variation Preparation?"
3 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "A construction estimating tool that generates BOQ and Budget from one entry. Testing a "Pay only for the days you work" model. Need your feedback!"
2 posts
#5
Pain & Anger
: "How do you handle working with a PM who is incompetent?"
1 post
#6
Ideas
: "I'm creating free calculators and tools, what do you need ?"
1 post
#7
Money Talk
: "Let's do a Salary comparison - 'QS' level only (min 5, max 8 years) - what are you on?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/quantitysurveying
#1
Qs
6 posts
#2
Job
4 posts
#3
Struggling
4 posts
#4
Quantity Surveying
3 posts
#5
Advice
3 posts
#6
Graduate
2 posts
#7
Career
2 posts
#8
Apc
2 posts
#9
Job Advice
1 post
#10
Qs Apprenticeship
1 post
Products Discussed in r/quantitysurveying
Takeoff Software
8 reviews
#1
Buildxact
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Bluebeam
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Foxit Reader
4.0★ from 1 review
Estimating Software
5 reviews
#1
Bluebeam
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
CostX
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
PlanSwift
4.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/quantitysurveying
Yearly
+3k members(36.1%)
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Last updated: August 12, 2026