Boq in Civil Engineering

What is Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Bill of Quantities  also referred to as  BOQ , is a document formulated in the construction industry to specify materials, labors, and their cost. It serves as a communication tool between client, consultant & the contractor. It is usually prepared by a cost consultant or a surveyor.  Primarily there are two types of BOQs Bill of Materials Bill of Labour Basic Format for preparing BOQ The main sections included in the bill of quantities are Form of Tender, Information, Requirements, Pricing schedule, Provisional sums, and Day works. For the preparation of BOQ, 5 main components are to be considered which are as follows: Item Description Unit Quantity Rate per unit Total Amount Process of preparation of BOQ for RCC Taking off Quantities : Taking off is the process of analysing the drawing and its specifications to identify the elements required for the preparation of BOQ. Description: In this step, the appropriate narrati