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BOQ Builder — Bill of Quantities

Create professional Bills of Quantities for construction projects across Africa. Line items, categories, auto-totals, contingency, VAT, and multi-currency support.

Categories
6
Currencies
4+
Export
PDF/CSV
Price
Free
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Bill of Quantities
ItemUnitQtyAmount
Substructure
Excavation to reduced levelm32451,225,000
Concrete in foundationm3483,840,000
Subtotal5,065,000

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Features

Everything for Professional Quantity Surveying

Built for the way African construction projects actually work.

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Line Items
Add description, unit (m2, m3, kg, nr, lm), quantity, and rate. Amount auto-calculates.
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6 Categories
Substructure, Superstructure, Roofing, Finishes, M&E, and External Works — each with auto-subtotals.
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Auto-Totals
Category subtotals, grand total, contingency percentage, and VAT automatically calculated.
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Multi-Currency
Support for NGN, KES, ZAR, GHS, and more. Currency symbol updates throughout.
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PDF Export
Generate a professional PDF BOQ document ready for contractors and clients.
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CSV Import/Export
Import line items from spreadsheets or export your BOQ to CSV for further analysis.
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Save & Resume
Save multiple BOQs locally. Return anytime and continue where you left off.
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Contingency & VAT
Add contingency % and country-specific VAT rates. Adjust as needed per project.
How It Works

Create a BOQ in Minutes

Select Currency
Choose your project currency — NGN, KES, ZAR, GHS, or USD.
Add Line Items
Enter items under each category with description, unit, quantity, and rate.
Review Totals
Check auto-calculated subtotals, contingency, and VAT amounts.
Export PDF or CSV
Download a professional BOQ document or spreadsheet.
Who It's For

Built for African Construction Professionals

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Quantity surveyors preparing tender documents
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Contractors pricing construction projects
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Project managers tracking construction costs
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QS students learning bill preparation
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Bill of Quantities?
A BOQ is a document listing all materials, labour, and costs needed for a construction project. It's used for tendering, cost control, and interim valuations.
Which units are supported?
All standard QS units: m2 (area), m3 (volume), kg (weight), nr (number), lm (linear metre), item (lump sum), and more.
Can I import from Excel?
Yes. Export your spreadsheet as CSV and import it directly. Items will be mapped to the matching categories automatically.
Is the PDF export free?
PDF export requires a free account (email only). This helps us keep the tool free while building our community.
What VAT rates are available?
Country-specific defaults: Nigeria 7.5%, Kenya 16%, South Africa 15%, Ghana 15%. You can also set a custom rate.
Is my data stored online?
No. All BOQ data is stored locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server. Export PDFs or CSVs for backup.

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Free Bill of Quantities Builder for African Construction

The AfroTools BOQ Builder is a free, browser-based tool designed for quantity surveyors, contractors, and construction professionals across Africa. Create detailed Bills of Quantities for any construction project without expensive software or complicated spreadsheet templates.

What Is a Bill of Quantities?

A Bill of Quantities (BOQ) is a fundamental document in construction procurement. It provides a complete itemised list of materials, parts, and labour required to complete a construction project, along with their quantities and costs. BOQs are essential for competitive tendering, cost planning, interim valuations, and final account settlement.

Designed for African Construction

African construction projects have unique requirements. Multi-currency support handles projects priced in Nigerian Naira, Kenyan Shillings, South African Rand, or Ghanaian Cedis. Country-specific VAT rates are pre-configured, and the category structure follows the standard trade breakdown used across the continent: Substructure, Superstructure, Roofing, Finishes, Mechanical & Electrical, and External Works.

Professional Output

Export your BOQ as a professionally formatted PDF ready to submit with tender documents, or as a CSV file for further analysis in Excel or Google Sheets. Each export includes project details, categorised line items with descriptions, units, quantities, rates, and amounts, plus subtotals, contingency allowance, and VAT calculation.

Save and Resume

Large BOQs take time to prepare. Save your work locally and return anytime to continue editing. Create multiple BOQs for different projects and switch between them easily. All data stays on your device — nothing is uploaded to any server.

Whether you're a quantity surveyor preparing tender documents in Lagos, a contractor pricing a project in Nairobi, or a construction management student in Johannesburg, the AfroTools BOQ Builder gives you everything you need to create professional Bills of Quantities — completely free.