How to Prepare a Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for a Building Project in Kenya If you have ever watched a contractor and a client argue over payment on site, chances are the disagreement traces back to one document: the Bill…
If you have ever looked at a thick document full of item descriptions, units, and rates attached to a construction tender, you were looking at a Bill of Quantities. For quantity surveyors, contractors, and even civil engineers who work closely…
Every residential project in Kenya lives or dies on one document most clients never see: the Bill of Quantities. Get it wrong and you get disputes, cost overruns, and a contractor who stops trusting your figures. Get it right and…
The truth is, most cost overruns on residential sites in Kenya start with a poorly prepared Bill of Quantities. A Bill of Quantities, or BOQ, is the document that breaks down every material, labour item, and cost element needed to…
A Bill of Quantities (BOQ) is one of the most important documents in any construction project. It tells contractors exactly what to price, gives clients clarity on what they are paying for, and gives quantity surveyors a tool to control…
