CES Namibia

20/08/2026

Congratulations to Die Skuur Guesthouse & Restaurant on their Official Opening in Karibib today! 🎉

CES Namibia is proud to have served as the Quantity Surveyors on this outstanding hospitality development. Working alongside the project team, we provided full cost management and financial control services from early cost planning through to successful project completion—helping bring this vibrant venue, modern guest rooms, and community space to life.

We wish the entire Die Skuur team endless success with this wonderful new destination! 👏

04/08/2026

03/08/2026

🏡 Project Spotlight

We're excited to share the progress on this Beautiful development.

At CES Namibia, we're proud to provide professional Quantity Surveying services that help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, within budget, and to the highest standard.

20/07/2026

Paying for Materials on Site

Be careful when paying for materials that are not yet built into the works.

If a contractor requests payment for materials on site, the QS checks that the materials are for the project, properly delivered, securely stored, protected against damage, and supported by proof of ownership and insurance where required.

Materials on site should not be certified simply because they are lying on site.

Verify before you pay.

13/07/2026

Extension of Time Claims

Not every delay is the contractor’s fault.

If a contractor is delayed by events beyond their control, such as exceptionally bad weather, late information, or other qualifying causes under the contract, they may submit an Extension of Time claim.

The Principal Agent and QS assess the claim carefully to determine whether extra time is justified and whether there are cost implications.

A proper EoT assessment protects both parties from unfair penalties or unsupported claims.

09/07/2026

06/07/2026

The Retention Fund

Retention is a financial safeguard built into many construction contracts.

A portion of the contractor’s payment is held back during the project, often up to 5% of the contract value, depending on the contract terms.

This retention is usually released in stages, with the final portion released after the defects liability period, once the contractor has attended to the required snags or defects.

It is not a penalty. It is protection for proper completion.

29/06/2026

Controlling Variations

Changes happen on almost every construction project.

A variation is any authorised change to the design, quality, quantity or scope of the work. The QS assesses these changes using the tendered rates in the BoQ where applicable, or a fair valuation where necessary.

This ensures the client is not overcharged and the contractor is paid fairly for legitimate additional work.

Controlled variations help stop scope creep.

22/06/2026

Interim Payment Certificates

Cash flow is king in construction.

A contractor is usually paid through monthly Interim Payment Certificates. These certificates should be based on the actual value of work properly executed on site, not simply on what the contractor asks for.

The QS checks the progress, values the work, accounts for previous payments, retention, materials on site where applicable, and any approved variations.

This helps prevent overpayment and keeps the project financially controlled.

15/06/2026

Elemental Cost Estimates

You do not need final drawings before you start testing the budget.

At early design stage, a Quantity Surveyor can prepare an Elemental Cost Estimate by breaking the building into cost elements such as substructure, superstructure, roof, finishes, services and external works.

This helps the client and design team understand whether the project is financially realistic before too much time is spent on detailed design.

Good cost planning starts early.