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	Many software programs also use pricing libraries, providing consistent, accurate and well-documented rate build-ups. Item description libraries can also be used to reduce the time taken for bill capture.		Many software programs also use pricing libraries, providing consistent, accurate and well-documented rate build-ups. Item description libraries can also be used to reduce the time taken for bill capture.

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	* Advantages of a bill of quantities.		* Advantages of a bill of quantities.
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	* Computers in construction tendering.		* Computers in construction tendering.
	* E-procurement.		* E-procurement.
		+	* ESignatures.
	* Excel and construction.		* Excel and construction.
	* Firm bill of quantities.		* Firm bill of quantities.

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	* Work section bill of quantities.		* Work section bill of quantities.

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	Many software programs also use pricing libraries, providing consistent, accurate and well-documented rate build-ups. Item description libraries can also be used to reduce the time taken for bill capture.		Many software programs also use pricing libraries, providing consistent, accurate and well-documented rate build-ups. Item description libraries can also be used to reduce the time taken for bill capture.

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	* Firm bill of quantities.		* Firm bill of quantities.
	* Information and communications technology in construction.		* Information and communications technology in construction.
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	* Taking off.		* Taking off.
	* Types of bill of quantities.		* Types of bill of quantities.
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	* Work section bill of quantities.		* Work section bill of quantities.

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		+	* Advantages of a bill of quantities.
	* Bill of quantities.		* Bill of quantities.
	* Bill of quantities breakdown structures.		* Bill of quantities breakdown structures.

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	* Bill of quantities breakdown structures.		* Bill of quantities breakdown structures.
	* Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS).		* Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS).
		+	* Common mistakes in bill of quantities.
	* Computers in construction tendering.		* Computers in construction tendering.
	* E-procurement.		* E-procurement.

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	A bill of quantities (sometimes referred to as a 'BoQ' or 'BQ') is a document, typically prepared by a cost consultant (often a quantity surveyor) that provides measured quantities of the items of work identified by the drawings and specifications in the tender documentation for a project. It is issued to tenderers for them to prepare a price for carrying out the works.		A bill of quantities (sometimes referred to as a 'BoQ' or 'BQ') is a document, typically prepared by a cost consultant (often a quantity surveyor) that provides measured quantities of the items of work identified by the drawings and specifications in the tender documentation for a project. It is issued to tenderers for them to prepare a price for carrying out the works.

−	Manual estimating ~~is often~~ an inefficient use of time, and so cost consultants ~~typically~~ use ~~a range of~~ BoQ software packages to make the process easier and to reduce errors ~~by allowing changes to be made in~~ a ~~controlled manner~~. ~~Software systems enable~~ the ~~organisation of BoQs into different work sections~~, ~~grouping homogeneous categories of work~~.	+	Manual estimating can be an inefficient use of time, and so cost consultants often use BoQ software packages to make the process easier and to reduce errors. Databases may already exist providing design information from a building model, and specifications, and so quantities can be calculated and tender documents generated. During the design process, new measurements can be filed and included, with the result that every item, as well as the totals, are updated automatically.

−	~~Software tools support this process from the beginning with the~~ preparation of the ~~bill~~ of ~~quantities~~. ~~Since databases will already store design information~~ from ~~a building model on the~~ one ~~hand, and predefined specifications on the other,~~ quantities ~~can be calculated and tender documents generated.~~	+	Different levels of subdivision allow cost details for super- or sub-groupings to be created, which enables easy preparation of documents focusing on specific parts of the projects. Software can enable the organisation of BoQs into different work sections, grouping homogeneous categories of work. It may also be possible to re-order BoQ's from one breakdown structure to another. For more information see: Bill of quantities breakdown structures.
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−	~~During the construction process new measurements can be filed and included, with the result that every item, as well as the total volume, is updated automatically~~.	+

	A digital version of the bill of quantities can also support the calculation and agreement of variations during the construction phase.		A digital version of the bill of quantities can also support the calculation and agreement of variations during the construction phase.
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−	~~Different levels of subdivision allow cost details for super- or sub-groupings to be instantly viewed, which enables easy printing of documents focusing on certain details.~~

	Typically, BoQ software uses the What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) interface, allowing the user to work on screen as though they were working on a paper document. This increases the intuitive nature of the data entry. Drag and Drop actions enable users to copy data from document to document.		Typically, BoQ software uses the What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) interface, allowing the user to work on screen as though they were working on a paper document. This increases the intuitive nature of the data entry. Drag and Drop actions enable users to copy data from document to document.

−	Many software programs use pricing libraries, providing consistent, accurate and well-documented rate build-ups. Item description libraries can also be used to reduce the time taken for bill capture.	+	Many software programs also use pricing libraries, providing consistent, accurate and well-documented rate build-ups. Item description libraries can also be used to reduce the time taken for bill capture.

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	* Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS).		* Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS).
	* Computers in construction tendering.		* Computers in construction tendering.
−	* E-procurement	+	* E-procurement.
−	* Excel in construction.	+	* Excel and construction.
	* Firm bill of quantities.		* Firm bill of quantities.
	* Information and communications technology in construction.		* Information and communications technology in construction.

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−	* · Bill of quantities.	+	* Bill of quantities.
−	* · Bill of quantities breakdown structures.	+	* Bill of quantities breakdown structures.
−	* · Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS).	+	* Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS).
−	* · Computers in construction tendering.	+	* Computers in construction tendering.
	* E-procurement		* E-procurement
−	* · Excel in construction.	+	* Excel in construction.
−	* · Firm bill of quantities.	+	* Firm bill of quantities.
−	* · Information and communications technology in construction.	+	* Information and communications technology in construction.
−	* · Taking off.	+	* Taking off.
−	* · Types of bill of quantities.	+	* Types of bill of quantities.
−	* · Work package bill of quantities.	+	* Work package bill of quantities.
	* Work section bill of quantities.		* Work section bill of quantities.

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A bill of quantities (sometimes referred to as a 'BoQ' or 'BQ') is a document, typically prepared by a cost consultant (often a quantity surveyor) that provides measured quantities of the items of work identified by the drawings and specifications in the tender documentation for a project. It is issued to tenderers for them to prepare a price for carrying out the works.

Manual estimating is often an inefficient use of time, and so cost consultants typically use a range of BoQ software packages to make the process easier and to reduce errors by allowing changes to be made in a controlled manner. Software systems enable the organisation of BoQs into different work sections, grouping homogeneous categories of work.

Software tools support this process from the beginning with the preparation of the bill of quantities. Since databases will already store design information from a building model on the one hand, and predefined specifications on the other, quantities can be calculated and tender documents generated.

During the construction process new measurements can be filed and included, with the result that every item, as well as the total volume, is updated automatically.

A digital version of the bill of quantities can also support the calculation and agreement of variations during the construction phase.

Different levels of subdivision allow cost details for super- or sub-groupings to be instantly viewed, which enables easy printing of documents focusing on certain details.

Typically, BoQ software uses the What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) interface, allowing the user to work on screen as though they were working on a paper document. This increases the intuitive nature of the data entry. Drag and Drop actions enable users to copy data from document to document.

Many software programs use pricing libraries, providing consistent, accurate and well-documented rate build-ups. Item description libraries can also be used to reduce the time taken for bill capture.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* · Bill of quantities.
* · Bill of quantities breakdown structures.
* · Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS).
* · Computers in construction tendering.
* E-procurement
* · Excel in construction.
* · Firm bill of quantities.
* · Information and communications technology in construction.
* · Taking off.
* · Types of bill of quantities.
* · Work package bill of quantities.
* Work section bill of quantities.

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