Why this course?

Description

Course Title: BOQ Preparation Detailed Guide for Civil Engineers and Construction Professionals of Roads, Highways and Bridges

Duration: 40 Hours 

Target Participants:

• Roads & Highways Engineers

• Civil Engineers & Project Managers

• Estimators & Quantity Surveyors

• Site Supervisors & Procurement Specialists

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Course Overview

Accurate Bills of Quantities (BOQs) are the foundation of successful infrastructure projects—ensuring transparent tendering, cost control and quality delivery. This intensive 5-day, 40-hour instructor-led course takes participants through every stage of BOQ preparation, from fundamentals of measurement and coding to advanced rate analysis, bridge substructure/superstructure quantification, and real-world case studies. Each of the 15 modules combines theory, practical worked examples, standardized templates and group exercises, culminating in a capstone project where learners produce a complete BOQ excerpt for a road-bridge package.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Interpret drawings, specifications and survey data to generate precise take-offs

• Apply Indian Road Congress (IRC) and relevant measurement standards

• Calculate earthwork, pavement, drainage, utility and bridge quantities

• Build composite rates incorporating labour, materials, equipment, overheads, profit and contingencies

• Structure and number BOQ sections for clear tender documents

• Identify and correct common measurement/pricing errors

• Leverage best practices and lessons learned from landmark projects

This course is ideal for professionals seeking to elevate their estimating accuracy, reduce commercial risk, and streamline procurement processes on roads, highways and bridge construction contracts.

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Module Summaries

Module No.	Title	Brief Description
1	Fundamentals of BOQ in Infrastructure Projects	Introduces BOQ purpose, components and lifecycle integration. Covers standard units, measurement codes (CSCP, BBS), coding protocols. Practical tables on BOQ structure.
2	Site Investigation & Data Collection	Teaches topographic surveying for highways/bridges, soil classification (CBR, Atterberg), setting-out data and reporting systems for accurate baseline information.
3	Measurement Principles & Practices	Covers linear, area and volumetric measurement rules, cross-sectional volume methods, lead & lift allowances, sketch-based take-offs and tabulation.
4	Earthwork Estimation for Roads	Prismoidal volume calculation for cut & fill, borrow area balancing, over-break/trimming allowances, earthwork scheduling and BOQ sample creation.
5	Subgrade & Sub-base Works	Focuses on preparation, compaction standards, granular sub-base quantity take-off, geotextile placement, QA/QC tests and BOQ templates for subgrade layers.
6	Flexible Pavement Layers	Calculates prime/tack coat rates, bituminous macadam, seal coat, DBM quantities, mix designs and quality control. Includes worked BOQ examples.
7	Rigid Pavement (Concrete) Works	Teaches PCC thickness design, dowel & tie bar estimation, joint sealant, formwork/shuttering quantification and BOQ entries for rigid pavements.
8	Drainage & Retaining Structures	Quantifies culverts (box, pipe), side drain excavation/lining, retaining walls/gabions, measurement of associated BOQ items and sample schedules.
9	Bridge Substructure Estimation	Covers pile foundation works, PCC/reinforced footings, pier & abutment concrete, backfill & approach slab take-offs and BOQ sample generation.
10	Bridge Superstructure & Finishes	Teaches RCC deck slab quantities, prestressed/steel girder estimation, bearings, expansion joints, surface finishes and waterproofing BOQ creation.
11	Utilities & Ancillary Road Works	Explores water supply/drainage utilities, electrical/communication ducts, traffic signs, road furniture, safety barriers & fencing measurement and BOQs.
12	Rate Analysis & Pricing	Builds composite rates: labour norms, material consumption, equipment hire, overheads, profit, contingency. Includes market-rate collection and template creation.
13	BOQ Preparation & Documentation	Defines BOQ format, hierarchical numbering, specification cross-references, version control, digital documentation and complete BOQ excerpt drafting.
14	Case Studies, Common Errors & Best Practices	Reviews road/bridge project case studies, catalogs common measurement/pricing errors, presents peer-review workflows and lessons learned in tabular form.
15	Capstone Project & Integration	Participants work in teams to develop a full BOQ excerpt for a combined road-bridge package, applying all modules. Includes peer-review and instructor feedback.

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Who Should Attend & Benefits

Role	How You’ll Benefit
Roads & Highways Engineers	Master BOQ creation for subgrade, pavement, drainage; reduce design-execution gaps.
Civil Engineers & Managers	Gain confidence in cost control, tender evaluation and contract negotiation.
Estimators & QS	Enhance accuracy of take-offs, rate building and commercial submissions; standardize workflows.
Project Managers	Improve budgeting reliability, change-order management and cashflow forecasting.
Procurement Specialists	Accelerate bid comparisons, identify best-value offers, and streamline supplier negotiations.

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Delivery Methodology

• Lectures & Discussions: Conceptual foundations, codes & standards overview

• Worked Examples: Step-by-step BOQ line derivations, tabular take-offs and rate analysis

• Hands-On Exercises: Individual and group tasks using real-world drawings and specifications

• Peer Review Sessions: Dual-take-off comparisons, error-spotting drills

• Capstone Project: End-to-end BOQ preparation for a sample bridge-road contract

• Templates & Tools Provided: Standard BOQ spreadsheets, rate analysis worksheets, validation checklists

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Extract Quantities accurately from drawings, surveys and design data for all road and bridge elements.

2. Apply Measurement Codes and standard unit descriptions to prepare error-free take-off sheets.

3. Compute Composite Rates incorporating labour, materials, equipment, overheads, profit and contingency.

4. Structure & Number BOQs in a clear, hierarchical format aligned to specifications and drawings.

5. Identify & Correct common measurement and pricing errors using peer-review and automated checks.

6. Leverage Best Practices and lessons learned to improve productivity, accuracy and commercial performance.

7. Produce a Complete BOQ Excerpt (capstone) demonstrating mastery of modules 1–15.

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This BOQ Preparation Detailed Guide Course blends rigorous technical content with practical application, equipping civil engineering professionals and construction specialists with the skills and confidence to deliver comprehensive, defensible BOQs that drive project success on roads, highways and bridges.