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BoQ and measurementPublic guide

Build and price a Bill of Quantities

Structure measured work, create pricing items and keep subtotals and the general summary reconciled.

Task
Produce an NRM2-aligned bill that remains understandable on screen and in export.
Audience
Quantity surveyors, estimators and cost managers
Owner
QuantifyQS Measurement
Version
2026.08
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Choose the bill structure

Start from the work sections that match the job. NRM2 labels support consistent measurement, but the surveyor remains responsible for selecting the correct rule and description.

Price the work

  1. Create a sectionAdd the relevant NRM2 group, then a subsection that describes the package.
  2. Add measured itemsEnter a clear description, quantity, unit and rate. The total is calculated in pennies.
  3. Separate allowancesUse provisional sums, prime cost sums, risk allowances and credits for their intended commercial purpose.
  4. Review summariesCheck carried-forward rows, section subtotals, preliminaries, contingency and the general summary.

Quality-check before issue

  • Search for blank descriptions, zero quantities and rates that were copied without review.
  • Inspect the print preview at the intended paper size.
  • Keep assumptions and professional judgement visible in notes or supporting evidence.
Getting startedPublic guide

Start a commercial record

Create the project once, set its commercial baseline and make the first controlled entry.

Task
Move from an empty workspace to a project with an auditable baseline.
For
Quantity surveyors and practice administrators
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Import and exportPublic guide

Import, export and issue safely

Move information between QuantifyQS, spreadsheets and governed documents without obscuring the source record.

Task
Import usable data and issue a checked, traceable output.
For
Quantity surveyors, estimators and practice administrators
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