Definition
A Bill of Quantities (BOQ) is a detailed document used in tendering in the construction industry in which materials, parts, and labor (and their costs) are itemized. It provides a precise metric for budgeting, planning, and cost control by allowing contractors to price the work based on uniform measurements.
Practical Example
If a project requires pouring a concrete foundation, the BOQ will explicitly list the volume of M25 grade concrete required (e.g., 500 cubic meters), the tonnage of steel reinforcement bars, and the labor hours for shuttering and pouring. The contractor quotes rates against each of these exact itemized quantities.
Application in Superwise
In Superwise, the Project BOQ acts as the financial baseline for the entire project. It strictly controls maximum quantities that can be billed in RA Bills and ensures that material procurement sizes (like Indents and POs) do not exceed the planned estimates without triggering a Change Order variation.
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