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A Bill of Quantities (BOQ) is a vital document that itemizes and quantifies the materials, labour, and services required for a project. It ensures transparency in project planning and cost estimation while fostering better collaboration among stakeholders. Although commonly associated with construction projects, BOQs are equally essential in other sectors such as manufacturing, procurement, event management, and more. Accurate BOQs reduce budget overruns, simplify resource allocation, enhance billing processes, help analyze profit margins, and improve project execution efficiency.
At Hourglass IT Solutions, we offer an innovative Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Software solution designed to meet the demands of businesses across various industries. Our software goes beyond traditional spreadsheets, offering an automated, accurate, and efficient way to create, manage, and analyze BOQs while incorporating tools for cost estimation, billing, and margin tracking.
Whether working on construction, manufacturing, interior design, or procurement projects, our Bill of Quantity Software helps to achieve accuracy, efficiency, and cost control.
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Automated Quantity and Cost Calculations
Perform precise calculations for materials, labour, and service costs based on predefined inputs.
Automatically update project costs as changes occur, eliminating manual recalculations and errors.
Advanced Cost Estimation
Accurately estimate the total project cost, including materials, labour, equipment, and overheads.
Create multiple cost scenarios to compare alternatives and select the most cost-effective options.
Integrated Billing and Invoicing
Generate detailed invoices directly from BOQ data to ensure accurate billing.
Customize billing templates and track payment statuses efficiently.
Real-Time Collaboration
Share BOQs with team members, contractors, and stakeholders for seamless communication.
Ensure everyone is on the same page with real-time updates and notifications.
Margin Analysis and Optimization
Calculate and analyze profit margins for individual items or the overall project.
Identify areas to optimize costs and improve profitability.
Cloud-Based Flexibility
Access your BOQ data securely from anywhere, on any device.
Enable remote work and multi-location teams to collaborate efficiently.
Comprehensive Data Analysis
Generate detailed reports to analyze costs, resource usage, and overall project performance.
Use advanced dashboards to gain actionable insights and make informed decisions.
Integration with Existing Systems
Integrate seamlessly with project management, procurement, and accounting software for a unified workflow.
Export BOQs in various formats for tenders, quotations, or internal review.
Security and Scalability
Protect sensitive project data with robust encryption and role-based access controls.
Handle projects of any size, from small tasks to large-scale operations.
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While traditionally associated with construction, BOQ Software has applications across various industries:
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Empower your business with a smarter, more efficient way of managing costs, billing, and profitability. Hourglass IT Solutions Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Software is the ultimate tool to simplify workflows, enhance accuracy, and optimize performance across industries.
Schedule a demo today to see how our Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Software can revolutionize your cost management.
A Bill of Quantities (BOQ) is a detailed list of all materials, labour and services needed for a project—typically used in construction and procurement. It breaks down quantities, unit costs and totals to support transparent costing and fair bids.
BOQ software automates quantity calculations, updates costs in real time, generates invoices from BOQ data, supports margin tracking, and enables collaboration—reducing manual errors and speeding up project costing.
A BOQ prevents cost overruns, ensures fair bidding, and keeps projects on budget. Without it, you risk inaccurate estimates, disputes, and delays.
Beyond construction, industries like manufacturing, interior design, procurement, and event management benefit from organized BOQ workflows—ensuring accurate budgets, bids and billing.
Hourglass IT uses industry expertise, advanced software, and standardized measurement methods to prepare precise BOQs tailored to your project.
Yes! A well-prepared BOQ allows contractors to submit competitive, like-for-like bids, making it easier to choose the best team for your project.
A BOQ breaks down:
A cost estimate is a rough guess, while a BOQ is a detailed, itemized breakdown used for contracts and tenders.
BOQs are typically prepared by quantity surveyors, engineers, or architects once the design and specifications are complete—often using takeoff tools or BIM software. Owners receive it for tendering, and contractors sometimes cross‑check it with their own takeoffs.
BOQs are used after design completion but before execution to support tendering. They can also be used during construction for progress billing and cost control by comparing the work done to the planned quantities.
Absolutely! They provide BOQ revisions to reflect design changes, ensuring budgets stay accurate.
Costs vary by project size and complexity. Hourglass IT offers customized quotes—contact them for a free consultation.
Start by inputting your standard items and unit rates, then build project BOQs. The system handles quantity math, invoice generation, and updates when project specs change. Collaborate via shared dashboards. It’s designed for ease of use and fast setup.
