Promoting the general advancement of the practice of Quantity Surveying and its application in Kenya including facilitating the exchange of information of the Institute and otherwise. Doing all things which the council of the Institute may deem proper, including advising Government, public bodies and other individuals on matters concerning quantity surveying. Cooperating with universities and other educational institutions and public education authorities for furtherance of education and training in quantity surveying and practice. Printing, publishing, selling, lending or distributing the proceedings or reports of the Institute or any papers, communications, works or treaties of Quantity Surveying or its application or subjects connected herewith. Cooperating with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors, and other relevant societies on matters concerning Quantity Surveying education, training, examinations and practice.