Yes! I am a Quantity Surveyor
I am the mother of all construction
I provide the cost with which buildings come to realisation
It'll definitely be catastrophic to neglect my contribution

Yes! I am a construction economist
Never pessimistic but always an optimist
No matter the cumbersomeness of the quantity
I'll always ensure the maximization of utility

Yes! I am a construction accountant
I give preliminary cost plan and financial estimates
However,I'm not limited to the cost
I as well give advise ensuring the contractor isn't lost
This is why I stand out among my mates

Talking of taking-off quantities
The head of all my duties
While treading the path of my BESMM
I shall never go astray
Guide my profession O Lord I pray

In school I offered the principles of Law,
The methods of construction of floor,
The properties of materials
And surveyors station selection criterias
Unlike others,my knowledge is not limited to my field
Thank God the brain cannot be filled

Who can build without me?
Who can plan without me?
Non! measurement is life
Without me,construction strife
settling of disputes,cost plan and advice all reside in my abilities
You never can joke with my bill of quantities

© Hazard. T