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Construction Cost Control in Thailand: Ten Lessons from the Site Office
Budgets rarely blow up in one moment; they leak. Ten practical cost controls for projects in Thailand, from reading a Thai BOQ to pricing Koh Samui logistics and running variations properly.
K Jones
Sep 274 min read


What a Quantity Surveyor Actually Does, and When to Bring One In
In Thailand, QS expertise usually sits on the contractor's side. What an independent quantity surveyor does at each stage of a project, and when the appointment pays for itself.
K Jones
Sep 273 min read


Building on Koh Samui: What Really Drives Island Construction Costs
The island premium is not a percentage, it is a set of specific costs. Where the money goes when you build on Koh Samui, Phangan or Tao, and how to plan for it.
K Jones
Sep 274 min read


After the Water: Five Lessons from 2011 on Getting Flood Reinstatement Costs Right
When floodwater recedes, the first few weeks decide whether a claim settles fairly or drags on for months. Five practical lessons from leading buildings and MEP claims across 50 sites after the 2011 Thailand floods.
K Jones
Sep 263 min read
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