Bills of Quantity (BoQ)
Fed Up with Poor-Quality BOQs?
Missing details, costly errors, and ambiguous measurements put your tender, programme, and profit at risk. Tendering for construction projects places pressure on Main Contractors to either produce a Bill of Quantities (BOQ) or validate one prepared by the client, often under a fixed-price lump sum arrangement. In many cases, the tender documentation is incomplete or inconsistent, requiring experienced quantity surveyors and estimators to identify gaps, assess risks, and ensure commercial accuracy.
This process can be resource-intensive and time-consuming, especially when internal teams are stretched.
At Buildcost, we specialise in producing meticulous BOQs that meet the high standards demanded by Main Contractors. With years of Quantity Surveying expertise and a proven track record supporting large contractors on complex, high-value projects, our team understands the realities of tendering: tight deadlines, commercial pressure, and the need for absolute precision. That’s why every BOQ we produce is built on accuracy, clarity, and reliability, even when designs are incomplete.
What Sets Our BOQs Apart:
- Precision Measurement Every item is quantified in detail to ensure pricing accuracy and reduce the risk of future variations and disputes.
- Standardised Methodology We apply industry-recognised measurement rules and software to ensure consistency across packages and projects.
- Building a Tender Strategy Through multi-stage reviews, we help contractors identify gaps, mitigate risks, and shape a robust tender strategy.
- Collaborative Alignment We work closely with design teams and contractors to ensure the BOQ reflects the buildability and scope required of the project.
- On-Time Delivery We understand that tendering requires strict deadlines, and we meet these deadlines without compromise.
Whether you’re bidding for major infrastructure schemes, data centres or large design and build projects. Buildcost produce BOQs that are clear, comprehensive, accurate and reliable.
A BOQ is more than a pricing tool. For main contractors, it’s a strategic asset that drives cost certainty, programme control, and risk management. When the budgets are correct, the project runs smoother, from tender through to handover. Stop risking your bids. Partner with Buildcost for BOQs that are detailed, dependable, and tender-ready, giving your projects the competitive edge.
What our partners say…
Tier 1 Main Contractor
We have worked with the team at Buildcost over several years now on a variety of large[1]scale projects. During this time, they have consistently provided comprehensive quantity surveying services and detailed Builders Bills of Quantities with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency. Their professionalism, technical expertise, and commitment to timely delivery have made them a trusted and reliable partner on our projects.
Tier 1 Main Contractor
We have worked with Buildcost over many years now and have found that their staff employed on our Tenders / Projects have not just the ability needed to produce high quality BoQ’s, but more importantly, they treat the work as if it is their own to ensure scope gaps are covered and risks identified.
Civil Engineering Main Contractor
We’ve recently started working with Buildcost on a range of complex, large-scale developments. They have consistently demonstrated a high standard of technical expertise, delivering comprehensive and accurate Builders Bills of Quantities within tight timeframes. The Buildcost teams’ professionalism and dependable service have established them as a trusted and valued partner on our projects.
Developer (self-delivery)
Over many years of collaboration with Buildcost, we have found their team to be both skilled and meticulous. Their staff consistently deliver high-quality Bills of Quantities and display a strong commitment to diligence and accountability, ensuring all scope gaps are closed and risks are effectively managed.
Tier 1 Main Contractor
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Buildcost on multiple major projects over the past few years, and their team has always delivered exceptional results. Their Quantity Surveying expertise and the precision of their Builders Bills of Quantities have been invaluable in helping us plan and manage our projects effectively. Buildcost’s proactive approach, attention to detail, and consistent reliability make them a standout partner we can always depend on.
Get in touch today to see how Buildcost can support your next tender
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