Complete BOQ Excel Sheet (Quantity of Materials - House Construction Project)

 

Professional Project Summary Article (SA/Executive Overview)

Project Title: Residential House Construction – Detailed Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and Project Management Overview

Introduction This project involves the construction of a modern residential house featuring a well-planned layout including a Hall (14'0" x 16'4"), Bedroom (10'0" x 12'8"), Kitchen (10'0" x 10'8"), Sitting Space, Toilet, Parking (90"x74"), and Veranda. The BOQ provides a comprehensive, itemized estimate of materials and quantities required for key civil works, ensuring cost control, resource planning, and efficient project execution.

Scope of Work The BOQ covers foundational to finishing stages with precise volumetric and area calculations:

1. Earth Work in Foundation Excavation – 3000 Cu.ft (Soft Soil)
2. Concrete Work in Foundation – 1500 Cu.ft PCC (1:4:8) + specific UWT and column works
3. Steel in Foundation – Reinforcement detailing (quantity to be finalized based on structural design)
4. Retaining Wall in Basement – PCC-based walls for structural stability
5. Brick Work in Foundation and Plinth – First-class brick masonry with plinth protection
6. Brick Work in Super Structure – ~1625 Cu.ft (adjusted for openings)
7. Mortar Quantity for Brick Works (1:5) – Approximately 30% of brick volume for jointing
8. R.C.C (1:2:4) Excluding Steel and Bending – Roof slab and structural members (~603 Cu.ft)
9. Plaster Cement Sand (1:6) Inside – Internal walls (~2373 Sq.ft)
10. Plaster Cement Sand (1:3) – Rich mix for ceilings, external/veranda areas

Project Management Highlights

• Timeline: Foundation & Earthwork (Weeks 1-4), Superstructure & Brickwork (Weeks 5-10), RCC & Plaster (Weeks 11-14). Total estimated 4-5 months.
• Cost Control: Quantities derived from architectural drawings ensure minimal wastage. Recommend rate analysis for unit costs (e.g., per Cu.ft/PCC, per Sq.ft plaster).
• Quality Assurance: Adherence to standard mixes (PCC 1:4:8, RCC 1:2:4, mortar 1:5/1:3). Include site inspections at each milestone.
• Risk Management: Account for deductions (door/window openings), soil testing for excavation, and weather delays.
• Sustainability: Opportunity to optimize material use and consider eco-friendly alternatives like fly-ash bricks.

Conclusion This BOQ serves as a robust foundation for tendering, budgeting, and execution. It enables accurate procurement, progress tracking, and variation management. For full implementation, integrate with a detailed schedule (using MS Project or Excel Gantt) and supplier quotations.

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• Unit rates and total cost estimation
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