A building construction BOQ needs to cover multiple trades working together — not just civil, but electrical, plumbing, and finishing rolled into one coherent document. Here’s a full worked sample across those trades for a small building.
Sample Multi-Trade BOQ (Abstract Summary)
| Trade | Scope Covered | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Civil | Earthwork, RCC, masonry, plaster, flooring | 11,61,620 |
| Electrical | Wiring points, DB, fixtures | 2,85,000 |
| Plumbing | Water supply, drainage, sanitary fittings | 2,10,000 |
| Painting & Finishing | Putty, primer, emulsion | 91,500 |
| Grand Total (before GST/contingency) | 17,48,120 | |
Each trade shown here is itself a detailed BOQ section internally — the abstract above simply rolls up their subtotals into one project-level summary.
How the Trades Connect in One BOQ
- Prepared by separate specialists (often) — civil, electrical, and plumbing quantities are frequently measured by different people or subcontractors.
- Compiled into one abstract — the project owner or main contractor rolls the trade subtotals into a single document.
- Cross-checked for conflicts — service routes (electrical conduits, plumbing lines) need coordination with civil elements to avoid clashes.
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Managing separate spreadsheets per trade creates version-control headaches. Our Civil Work Estimate & BOQ Template keeps every trade in one linked workbook, rolling up automatically into a single abstract.
Every Trade, One Abstract
Civil Work Estimate & BOQ Template — ₹249
Linked sections roll up automatically into a single total
Frequently Asked Questions
What trades does a full building construction BOQ include?
Civil, electrical, plumbing, and finishing at minimum; larger buildings add HVAC, fire fighting, and vertical transportation.
Is each trade priced separately or together?
Each trade is typically measured and priced separately, then rolled up into one project-level abstract of cost.
Who is responsible for coordinating between trades in a BOQ?
Usually the main contractor or the project’s lead consultant, to catch conflicts between service routing and civil structural elements.
Related: Sample BOQ in Construction · BOQ Construction Project Example · BOQ of Civil Work: Full Sample