<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[farhan-tanvir.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[farhan-tanvir.com]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:46:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[#090 Day 30: Demystifying NEC Option A Contracts: A Practical Guide for UK Quantity Surveyors ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're gearing up to tackle an NEC Option A contract and find yourself wading through a sea of clauses and conditions, fear not. In...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/090-day-30-demystifying-nec-option-a-contracts-a-practical-guide-for-uk-quantity-surveyors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65c0f3b6be75d5ee91f8d762</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:42:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#089 Day 29: Nailing Estimates: A Guide to Supercharging Your Estimating Skills as a UK Quantity Surveyor ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever found yourself scratching your head over estimates, wondering if there's a secret formula to nail them every time? Well, you're in...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/089-day-29-nailing-estimates-a-guide-to-supercharging-your-estimating-skills-as-a-uk-quantity-sur</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b92eb0beaa5029b55f2720</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2024 09:00:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#088 Day 28: Mastering the Scale Rule: A Guide to Enhancing Measurement Skills for UK Quantity Surveyors ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever felt like the measurement game is a bit like solving a puzzle, you're not alone. But fear not! In this blog post, we're...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/088-day-28-mastering-the-scale-rule-a-guide-to-enhancing-measurement-skills-for-uk-quantity-surve</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b9272e9107b53a7c33de1f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:00:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#087 Day 27: Elevating Your Procurement Game: A Guide for UK Quantity Surveyors ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ready to up your game in the procurement arena? Well, you're in the right place. In this blog post, we'll explore some practical tips to...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/087-day-27-elevating-your-procurement-game-a-guide-for-uk-quantity-surveyors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b927cddb6ffb10ca648383</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:00:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#086 Day 26: Mastering the Art of Contract Management: A Guide for Quantity Surveyors in the UK ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever felt like you're juggling too many contracts and wish there was a magic trick to ace them all? Well, good news – we've got some tips...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/086-day-26-mastering-the-art-of-contract-management-a-guide-for-quantity-surveyors-in-the-uk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b923d320e249161690b906</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:00:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#085 Day 25: Your Client Isn't Really Your Client ... Or Are They? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a QS it is important to identify who YOUR client is. Bear with me here, I am not going mad. As a QS you will be part of a...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/085-day-25-your-client-isn-t-really-your-client-or-are-they</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b7daa413e506f9e61971bc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:00:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#084 Day 24: Why Quantity Surveyors Should Be Weary of Recruiters ⚠️]]></title><description><![CDATA[I don't like recruiters. I've always had a bad experience with them. They promise you the world and then the communication just stops....]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/084-day-24-why-quantity-surveyors-should-be-weary-of-recruiters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b66810a1e075e2fccff04d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:00:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#083 Day 23: What Quantity Surveyors Should Look For In Potential Employers ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grass isn't always greener on the other side. If you are already employed and you are looking to making a move, make sure you weigh...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/083-day-23-what-quantity-surveyors-should-look-for-in-potential-employers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b65d63849cc644789e7b55</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:58:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#082 Day 22: When You Should Think About Changing Employer as a QS ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loyalty is a two way street. When I started my career, the older generation used to always talk about the importance of loyalty as a...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/082-day-22-when-you-should-think-about-changing-employer-as-a-qs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b596f7e93e130aff9dc632</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 23:51:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#081 Day 21: The Role of a QS in a Project Delivery Team ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't be a hero. As a QS there are enough pressures on your plate with you dabbling in things that do not concern you. Your primary...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/081-day-21-the-role-of-a-qs-in-a-project-delivery-team</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b41de754965bcc6ca9bca9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 21:03:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#080 Day 20: How to Prepare for Mini Assessments During Your APC ️]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memorisation, Repetition and Delivery. These are three most important processes you will train during your APC. As I’ve mentioned...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/080-day-20-how-to-prepare-for-mini-assessments-during-your-apc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b157490204e43aff218c6b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:00:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#079 Day 19: How to Structure Your First 6 Months on the APC Structured Training Programme ️]]></title><description><![CDATA[Failing to prepare = preparing to fail It doesn’t matter if you are on 12 or 24 month training programme, planning your development is...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/079-day-19-how-to-structure-your-first-6-months-on-the-apc-structured-training-programme</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b151a82573b256571af16a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:07:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#078 Day 18: What Purpose Does Cost Reporting Serve Our Clients? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cost reporting is a critical function carried out by quantity surveyors to make sure our clients do not run out of money. That's all it...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/078-day-18-what-purpose-does-cost-reporting-serve-our-clients</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65af6a867e52e72e9b2937a9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:00:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#077 Day 17: Day 17: 3 Ways to Improve Your Construction Technology Knowledge for Quantity Surveyors ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction Technology is the most important and difficult competency to master for developing quantity surveyors. Proficiency in this...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/077-day-17-day-17-3-ways-to-improve-your-construction-technology-knowledge-for-quantity-surveyors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65ae239dfbfabac7f6476058</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:00:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#076 Day 16: 3 Tips to Support Your APC Structured Training ⛑️]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you are on the 12 or 24 month training programme, the APC can be a challenging and stressful endeavour. Here are some things you...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/076-day-16-3-tips-to-support-your-apc-structured-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65ac7db0dd70f318dfd030ae</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2024 09:00:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#075 Day 15: 5 Things You Should Do to Become a Chartered Quantity Surveyor ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road to chartership is not easy. You need to be organised and ruthless with your time. You will need to sacrifice your evenings and...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/075-day-15-5-things-you-should-do-to-become-a-chartered-quantity-surveyor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65aa8d534adaf95091335d7c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 09:00:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#074 Day 14: Why Quantity Surveyors Should Get Chartered As Quickly As Possible ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting chartered is more than adding a few letters on your email signature. Chartership is recognition of a minimum level of competence...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/074-day-14-why-quantity-surveyors-should-get-chartered-as-quickly-as-possible</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65a912711cd6d1bbdac646ea</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:00:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#073 Day 13: How to Improve Your Measurement Skills as a Quantity Surveyor ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Measuring is one of the most important skills to develop as a developing Quantity Surveyor. This is the skill that differentiates you...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/day-13-how-to-improve-your-measurement-skills-as-a-quantity-surveyor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65a7ee4900c20822d3480a19</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:00:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#072 Day 12: How to Improve Cost Reporting Skills for Quantity Surveyors ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello friends  Cost reporting is an essential function of your role as quantity surveyor. You will deliver this service in both pre and...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/072-day-12-how-to-improve-cost-reporting-skills-for-quantity-surveyors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65a6a741a214a62e3d851daf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:00:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#071 Day 11: How to Improve Your Skills as a Post-Contract Surveyor ️]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello folks  I only started getting my teeth into post-contract work three and a half years into my professional career. Before that, I...]]></description><link>https://www.farhan-tanvir.co.uk/post/071-day-11-how-to-improve-your-skills-as-a-post-contract-surveyor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65a583a7a5e810c33708adde</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:00:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Farhan Tanvir</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>