Expert BOQ preparation from drawings and specifications, giving builders, contractors and developers accurate quantities, clear scope and tender-ready documentation.
Tender-ready BOQs
A Bill of Quantities (BOQ) is a structured tender document that breaks a construction project into measurable work items, materials, labour and trade packages. It is prepared from project drawings and specifications so builders, subcontractors and project teams can price the same scope accurately and consistently.
A professional BOQ clarifies inclusions, exclusions, assumptions and quantities before tendering begins, reducing pricing gaps, missed scope and confusion during construction. It is essential for fair, transparent tendering.
Detailed BOQs from project drawings and specifications, with every work item accounted for, marked-up drawings and itemised lists.
Compare contractor pricing against a consistent BOQ, so scope gaps, exclusions and pricing differences are easier to identify.
As designs evolve, we update your BOQ to reflect changes in scope or specification, keeping your documentation accurate.
BOQs in Excel or Word, with assumptions, questions and clarifications documented for full transparency.
Concrete, foundations, walls and beams; MEP, plumbing, electrical and mechanical scopes; paint, tiles and roofing.
Each BOQ is checked for consistency and completeness before it is delivered for pricing.
An efficient process gets you detailed, checked work quickly, so you stay on schedule. We confirm a timeline for your project up front.
CivilRoads and bridges, wastewater treatment plants, regional infrastructure, earthworks and site preparation.
CommercialOffice buildings, retail spaces, hospitals and healthcare, and educational facilities.
SpecialisedStructural steelworks, mechanical installations, landscaping projects and residential developments.
To deliver a precise and reliable Bill of Quantities, we follow a structured process.
Software we useWe review project drawings, specifications and scope documents.
The BOQ is organised by trade, work section and measurement category.
Quantities are measured, with assumptions and clarifications clearly documented.
The BOQ is reviewed and delivered in Excel or Word for pricing.
A well-prepared BOQ does more than list quantities. It serves several key purposes in construction.
| Purpose | What it gives you |
|---|---|
| Accurate cost estimation | A reliable basis for cost estimation, so every part of the project is considered in the budgeting phase. |
| Transparency in tendering | A standardised list of work items, so all contractors quote on the same scope and bids are easy to compare. |
| Efficient project planning | A basis for procurement and scheduling, so materials and labour are available when needed. |
| Clarity for all parties | A clear understanding of the scope for every stakeholder, which minimises misunderstandings and disputes. |
| Cash flow planning | Costs broken down by project phase, so you can forecast cash flow needs and plan finances. |
Choose a BOQ type to see the problem it solves, how we prepare it, the result you get and how we do it.
Measured civil scopes, from bulk earthworks to drainage.
Civil tenders often go out with drawings and a specification but no consistent measure. Each contractor makes their own assumptions about earthworks volumes, pavement layers and drainage runs, so the prices that come back can’t be compared and the real scope gaps only appear once work starts.
We prepare civil BOQs that measure the works item by item: earthworks, pavements, kerbs, drainage, pits, services and concrete structures. Earthworks volumes are modelled in Kubla from existing and design levels, other items are measured in Bluebeam, and everything is set out in a clear schedule ready to price.
A civil tender that every contractor prices on the same basis. You can compare offers line by line, see where assumptions differ and choose with confidence. For civil contractors, it means a measured scope to price against instead of starting from a blank sheet.
A full building scope, set out trade by trade.
On building projects, scope is spread across architectural, structural and services drawings plus a specification. Builders tendering from drawings alone read them differently, which leads to bids that can’t be compared, missed items and arguments about what was included.
We prepare building BOQs from the full set of documents, measured and described by trade: substructure, frame, envelope, internal finishes, fitments and external works, with services included where they are documented. Every item has a clear description and quantity, and gaps or conflicts in the documents are listed as questions.
A bill every builder prices the same way. Tender comparisons become straightforward, scope gaps show up before award rather than after, and the project starts with a priced document that sets out clearly what’s in and what’s out.
Packages your subcontractors can price quickly and fairly.
Head contractors need sharp subcontract prices fast, but sending full drawing sets to every subcontractor means each one measures differently, and some quotes leave out scope they assumed belonged to someone else. Comparing them properly takes time you don’t have during a tender.
We split the measured scope into trade packages such as concrete, formwork, reinforcement, steel, framing or finishes, each with its own quantities, descriptions and inclusions. Subcontractors price a clear, consistent package, and you can line their quotes up against each other and against your own estimate.
Subcontract quotes that come back on the same basis and are easy to compare. You spend less time chasing clarifications, close scope gaps before you commit, and build your tender price with confidence in the numbers underneath it.
Your trusted partner for Bill of Quantities services, with a commitment to precision, reliability and client satisfaction.
BOQs prepared by experienced quantity surveying professionals.
Organised BOQ documentation, ready for tendering and pricing.
Scope notes, assumptions and clarifications are clearly recorded.
Each BOQ is reviewed for consistency before final delivery.
RICS Accredited and AIQS Accredited, with Bluebeam certified take-offs.
A consistent BOQ makes tenders fair and easy to compare.
Measure Manage provided Quantity Surveying services for Whittens on some of our tenders recently. They produced bills of quantities for concrete and formwork on some complex wastewater treatment structures. The work was done to a finely detailed standard and we will happily use them again in the near future.
Highly recommended, very well organised and easy to interpret information provided.
Great communicators with quick turnaround times for take offs.
Contact us for Bill of Quantities services in Perth and WA. Send your drawings and specifications and we’ll confirm the scope, format and a timeline.
It acts as a shopping list of the items required to complete a project. Each item has a description of the work, a quantity and a cost against it.
To define the work required to complete a construction project. The BOQ sets out descriptions of the work and the quantities needed, and gives every party clear boundaries of responsibility.
Your drawings, specifications and any scope or tender documents. We’ll confirm the scope, format and timeline before we start.
A wide range, including civil construction (roads, bridges and more), commercial developments (offices, retail spaces), residential projects (new builds, renovations) and specialised government or industrial projects.
Yes. Our BOQ review and adjustment service reflects changes in design or specification, so your BOQ stays accurate and aligned with your project as it evolves.
It depends on the size and complexity of the project. We offer a fast turnaround while maintaining accuracy. Contact us with your project details for a specific timeline.
Excel or Word, depending on your preference, with supporting documents such as marked-up drawings and a list of assumptions or questions where needed.
A BOQ standardises the scope, so all bidders price the same items. That makes comparing and selecting contractors simpler, and keeps tendering transparent and fair.
