Sample Residential Construction BOQ
See how a bill of quantities structures scope — item, unit, quantity, specification and notes — before you commit to a build.
Who it’s for: Owners who want to understand how scope is written into a BOQ.
A Bill of Quantities documents measured work items, quantities and specifications. Package names alone are not the contract. Quantities and rates below are placeholders — not a real project quotation.
For residential construction in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, a clear BOQ is how owners compare grey structure, semi-finished and turnkey quotations without relying on vague rate cards. Item, description, unit, quantity, specification, rate, amount and notes should each be readable — even when rates are still being negotiated.
After reviewing this illustrative format, use the Contractor Comparison Scorecard when vendors will not document exclusions or variation process, and the Cost Calculator for a preliminary PKR planning range.
What a good BOQ should contain
- • Item
- • Description
- • Unit
- • Qty
- • Specification
- • Rate
- • Amount
- • Notes
| Item | Description | Unit | Qty | Specification | Rate | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Excavation for foundations (illustrative) | Cft | — | As per drawings | — | — | Confirm soil report |
| 2.0 | RCC footing / foundation works (illustrative) | Cft | — | Mix / rebar per structural drawings | — | — | |
| 3.0 | Brick masonry — external walls (illustrative) | Cft | — | Grade / bond as specified | — | — | |
| 4.0 | Roof slab concrete (illustrative) | Cft | — | As per structural schedule | — | — | |
| 5.0 | Electrical conduits — rough-in (illustrative) | Job | — | As per MEP drawings | — | — | Scope package dependent |
| 6.0 | Plumbing rough-in (illustrative) | Job | — | As per MEP drawings | — | — | |
| 7.0 | Internal plaster (illustrative) | Sft | — | As specified | — | — | |
| 8.0 | Finishing allowance — flooring (illustrative) | Sft | — | Brand / grade TBD in schedule | — | — | Semi/Turnkey only if in BOQ |
Common BOQ mistakes
- • Accepting a lump-sum rate with no itemised scope
- • Missing exclusions (external development, tax, solar, smart systems)
- • Vague material grades (“best quality” without specification)
- • No variation process for changes after approval
- • Confusing package labels (Grey / Semi / Turnkey) with a signed BOQ
Illustrative educational sample only. Quantities and rates shown as placeholders are not a real project quotation and exclude private client data.
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What a residential BOQ should show owners
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BOQ vs package names
A bill of quantities (BOQ) for residential construction in Islamabad and Rawalpindi lists measured work items, units, quantities, specifications, rates and notes. Package labels such as grey structure, semi-finished or turnkey are not a substitute for a signed BOQ.
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Illustrative placeholders only
This sample residential BOQ is an illustrative format only. Quantity and rate cells use placeholders so you can see structure without treating the page as a priced quotation or private client data.
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Mistakes to avoid
Common BOQ mistakes include lump-sum rates without itemised scope, missing exclusions (external development, tax, solar), vague material grades, and no variation process after approval. Use the Contractor Comparison Scorecard when vendors refuse to document those points.
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Estimate then review
After you understand the format, run the Construction Cost Calculator for a preliminary PKR planning range, then request a project-specific BOQ review once drawings and soil context are available.