r/quantitysurveying
9k members
r/quantitysurveying is a subreddit with 9k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses qs, career, construction, advice, and job, and they frequently recommend/review takeoff software and estimating software.
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Popular Themes in r/quantitysurveying
#1
Advice Requests
: "Anyone else just completely blagging their way? How do I progress with no experience or qualifications?"
27 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Construction rant"
8 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "What's the stupidest way you've lost money on a project?"
2 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "Estimator workflow suggestions/ Quote Tracker for Estimators"
1 post
#5
Ideas
: "Best QS work hacks / tips"
1 post
#6
Opportunities
: "What sector do you believe is the most lucrative?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/quantitysurveying
#1
Qs
: "My experience as a Qs via Degree Apprenticeship Route"
152 posts
#2
Career
: "How important is the prestige of your company? Early Career specifically"
73 posts
#3
Construction
: "Construction rant"
51 posts
#4
Advice
: "UK QS graduate (9 months job hunting, no experience). Need Advice"
46 posts
#5
Job
: "Debating Job offer"
31 posts
#6
Quantity Surveying
: "Best Quantity Surveying books to read as an AQS?"
28 posts
#7
Surveying
: "Assistant QS to QS. How long does it take?"
26 posts
#8
Consultancy
: "Has anyone moved from Consultancy to contractor side and not looked back?"
22 posts
#9
Apc
: "RICS Apc - poor communication or bad timing?"
20 posts
#10
Survey
19 posts
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
+2k members(36.9%)
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Last updated: June 24, 2026