Instant BOQ from blueprints and room inputs.
Stop counting bricks and calculating plaster areas by hand. Generate your bill of quantities, material takeoff and cost estimate in minutes.
Core features for civil engineers and contractors
- 01
- Automatic quantity takeoff
- Instantly calculate volumes for concrete, steel, masonry, plaster and paint based on room dimensions.
- 02
- CPWD DSR & custom rates
- Map items to standard CPWD rates, or adjust material and labour rates to match your local city prices.
- 03
- Wastage margin adjustments
- Factor in realistic construction wastage for tiles, bricks and steel to prevent shortages.
- 04
- 1-click PDF / Excel export
- Generate professional PDF reports, or export to Excel for final tweaks before sending to clients.
A standard BOQ output
Formatted the way contractors and clients expect to read it.
| ITEM NO. | DESCRIPTION OF WORK | UNIT | QTY | RATE ₹ | AMOUNT ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | Earthwork in excavation for foundation trenches | cu.m | 45.50 | 320.00 | 14,560.00 |
| 2.03 | Providing and laying in position machine batched and mixed design mix M-25 grade cement concrete | cu.m | 120.00 | 6,500.00 | 7,80,000.00 |
| 3.05 | Steel reinforcement for R.C.C. work including straightening, cutting, bending, placing in position (TMT bars) | kg | 4,500.00 | 72.00 | 3,24,000.00 |
| 4.01 | First class brickwork in cement mortar 1:4 in superstructure | cu.m | 85.00 | 5,200.00 | 4,42,000.00 |
Frequently asked
01What is a Bill of Quantities (BOQ) in Indian Construction?
A Bill of Quantities (BOQ) is a detailed document used in tendering and construction. It lists all the materials, parts, and labor (with their costs) required to construct a project, providing a clear breakdown of the total project cost based on Indian standard practices.
02How does BuildEstimate AI calculate material quantities?
BuildEstimate AI uses intelligent algorithms combined with standard civil engineering formulas (like those found in IS codes) to extract and calculate volumes, areas, and material requirements directly from your room dimensions and project specifications.
03Can I customize CPWD DSR rates with my local contractor rates?
Yes! While we provide standard CPWD DSR rates as a baseline, you can completely customize the rates for cement, steel, bricks, sand, and labor to perfectly match the current market prices in your specific Indian city.
04Is the generated BOQ downloadable in Excel and PDF format?
Absolutely. With one click, you can export your fully generated BOQ and cost estimate as a professional, client-ready PDF report or as an Excel spreadsheet for further manual adjustments.