BOQ & Costing
Bill of Quantities

Bill of Quantities (BOQ)

BuildVision AI includes a comprehensive BOQ system for construction estimating. Convert your takeoff measurements into detailed cost estimates with labor hours, material quantities, and trade-specific pricing.

Key Features

  • Assemblies - Pre-built material + labor bundles for common construction items
  • Labor Rates - Trade-specific hourly rates with skill tiers and regional adjustments
  • Material Calculators - Automatic quantity calculations with waste factors
  • Trade Packages - Group items by CSI division for subcontractor pricing
  • Excel Export - Multi-sheet workbooks ready for bidding

How It Works

  1. Measure - Use the takeoff tools to measure areas, lengths, and counts
  2. Assign - Link measurements to assemblies or enter custom line items
  3. Calculate - System auto-calculates quantities, labor hours, and costs
  4. Export - Download as Excel with trade breakdowns and material lists

Supported Trades

BuildVision supports 13 construction trades with CSI MasterFormat codes:

TradeCSI Division
Demolition02 Existing Conditions
Concrete03 Concrete
Masonry04 Masonry
Structural Steel05 Metals
Openings08 Openings
Finishes09 Finishes
Roofing07 Thermal & Moisture
Plumbing22 Plumbing
HVAC23 HVAC
Electrical26 Electrical
Fire Protection21 Fire Suppression
Site & Civil31-33 Site/Civil
General01 General