Procore Company Logo
    • Americas
    • América Latina (Español)
    • Canada (English)
    • Canada (Français)
    • United States (English)
Request a DemoLog InRequest a Demo
Request a Demo

Bill of quantities (BOQ)

A detailed statement listing quantities and descriptions of materials, services, and construction work for a project.

A bill of quantities provides a detailed listing of all materials and work required for a project, serving as a basis for pricing and contract administration. It helps ensure that all contractors bid on an equal footing and provides a clear reference for managing changes and variations during construction. Accurate BOQs are essential for budgeting and financial management throughout the project lifecycle, impacting cost control and project success.

Used in a sentence

The bill of quantities helped the contractor prepare an accurate estimate.

Synonyms/variation
  • BOQ

Stay updated on what’s happening in construction.

Subscribe to Blueprint, Procore’s free construction newsletter, to get content from industry experts delivered straight to your inbox.

Learn More

Learn more about Bill of quantities (BOQ)

article-image

Trade Coordination: The Contractor’s Guide

Trade coordination in construction is a long-standing challenge. For as long as specialized trades have been hired for projects, there has been a need to manage a timely onsite presence, efficient work execution and project completion. Without proper trade coordination, projects can face delays, budget overruns and a decline in overall quality. This article explores […]

article-image

30 minutes max: Streamlining progress meetings for GCs

For an industry that hinges on physically creating a tangible product on the jobsite, construction requires a lot of folks to spend a lot of time sitting in meetings. One particular type of construction meeting often becomes onerous: the progress meeting. While this sync plays a key role in keeping teams aligned, it can feel […]

article-image

Construction Quality Assurance: The Contractor’s Guide

For any construction business, a reputation for quality is the ticket to a robust pipeline of work. High-quality outcomes can lead to the success of any construction project. Construction quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) are foundational to projects’ integrity, safety and durability. While the terms are often used interchangeably, QA and QC serve […]

article-image

Future Perfect: How to Systemize Long-term Performance Forecasting

From design to commissioning, useful construction forecasting lives in a continuous feedback loop, informed by changing data and results that direct refinement of systems to meet or exceed established goals. In reality, a forecast is only as good as its ability to inform future decisions. This article explores the strategies and tools needed to embed […]

Previous word: Bill of materials (BOM)Up Next: BIM model

How can we improve this glossary entry?