BOQ in Nepal Construction: What It Is and How to Build a Rough One
Understand bill of quantities (BOQ) for Nepal house builds, how it differs from a lump-sum quote, and generate a planning BOQ with a free estimator.
GharNaksa Team
Construction tracking for Nepal
BOQ means bill of quantities: a structured list of work items with units, quantities and rates. It is the language contractors and quantity surveyors use when a lump-sum quote is too opaque.
Generate a planning-level sheet with the free BOQ Rough Estimator. It is intentionally not a tender BOQ—those must be measured from drawings. It is a way to see structure, masonry, plaster, finishes and services as separate lines before you negotiate.
Why homeowners should care
- You can compare two quotes line by line instead of one scary total.
- Variations become visible when a scope item was never measured.
- Payment milestones can track completed quantities, not calendar dates alone.
Rough BOQ vs measured BOQ
The estimator multiplies built-up area by typical Nepal RCC intensities (concrete m³/sq.ft, steel kg/sq.ft, plaster m²/sq.ft, and so on). A measured BOQ uses actual slab areas, beam schedules and wall take-offs. Use the rough tool for budgeting; hire measurement for contract.
