A BOQ summary sheet — also called an abstract of cost — is the one-page rollup that a client, bank, or approver actually looks at. The detailed BOQ can run to dozens of pages; the summary sheet compresses it into section totals and one final figure.
What a BOQ Summary Sheet Should Include
| Section | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| A. Earthwork & Foundation | 1,20,000 |
| B. RCC Superstructure | 5,40,000 |
| C. Masonry & Plaster | 4,10,000 |
| D. Flooring & Finishing | 3,20,000 |
| E. Electrical | 1,10,000 |
| F. Plumbing | 85,000 |
| Subtotal | 15,85,000 |
| Contingency (3%) | 47,550 |
| GST (as applicable) | — |
| Grand Total | 16,32,550 |
How the Summary Sheet Connects to the Detailed BOQ
Every section total on the summary sheet is a sum of the corresponding section’s line items in the detailed BOQ. If the summary sheet is built with formulas linking back to the detailed BOQ, updating any single item (a quantity or rate) automatically flows through to the section subtotal and the grand total — no manual recalculation needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a BOQ summary sheet?
A one-page rollup (also called an abstract of cost) that totals every section of the detailed BOQ into a single final project cost.
Is a BOQ summary sheet the same as an abstract of cost?
Yes, the two terms are used interchangeably for the section-wise total sheet that sits on top of a detailed BOQ.
Should contingency and GST be included in the summary sheet?
Yes — a complete summary sheet adds contingency (typically 3-5%) and applicable GST on top of the subtotal to arrive at the true final project cost.
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