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BOQ vs BOM

Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Vs Bill of Materials ( BOM)

BOQ BOM
During Pre-construction estimate yes no
During Construction ordering yes yes

Preconstruction BOQ BOM


Concrete Cubic meter NA
Rebar Kgs NA
CHB wall square meters NA
Formworks square meters NA
Wastage in unit cost

During Construction BOQ BOM


Concrete Cubic meter sacks of cement, cubic meters of sand & gravel
Rebar Kgs pieces of specified rebar length & diameter
CHB wall square meters pieces of hollowblocks, sacks of cement, cum of sand
Formworks square meters pieces of plywood, boardfeet of lumber, pieces of scaffolds etc
Wastage allowance on quantities

BOQ is used during cost planning and contractual purposes. BOM is used during operations and ordering of materials.

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