Work with a Bill of Quantities

Topics in this Chapter

BOQ Components

Bill Section

Bill Item

Composite Bill Item

Bill Comment

Set up a Bill of Quantities Manually

Define Bill Sections

Create Bill Items

Create Composite Bill Items

Insert Comments

Import a Bill of Quantities from a Spreadsheet

Prepare a Spreadsheet for Import

Import into Trimble Quest

When developing an estimate for a project, it is common to break down the project into the individual items that need to be built/manufactured. After pricing these items individually, a total estimated cost for the project can be calculated. The items that comprise a project are listed and quantified, together with a method/unit of measurement, in the project’s Bill of Quantities, or BOQ for short. A fully priced BOQ is at the core of a tender application and forms the foundation of any serious estimate.