boq

Bill of Quantities (BOQ) is a structured cost estimation document listing materials, labor, and quantities for construction work. This skill automates BOQ creation by generating Excel files with standard work categories, automatic formulas, and professional formatting for residential and commercial builds.

Yes. The skill automates quantity and cost calculations across BOQ categories, integrates Excel formulas for live updates, applies VAT compliance checks, and generates category-level totals and project-wide summaries automatically.

This skill validates BOQ budgets against industry standards—typically 30% for structure, 40% for architecture, and remaining for other categories. It flags over- or underestimations to prevent costly errors in cost planning.

Add line items directly to any of the five standard BOQ categories with quantity, unit type, material cost, and labor cost. The skill calculates subtotals and totals automatically, then exports the completed report as a formatted Excel file.

Yes. The skill uses openpyxl to generate and format BOQ Excel files programmatically, enabling dynamic content insertion, formula creation, and output directly to your workspace for immediate use.

The skill generates formatted Excel workbooks with embedded formulas, category breakdowns, and VAT calculations. Output files are exported to workspace/boq_examples via Python scripts for immediate integration into project workflows.