Quantity Takeoff & BOQ Services in Pakistan | Cost Estimation | PakMEC Lahore
Civil Engineering Division

Every Quantity Counted. Every Rupee Accounted For.

PakMEC prepares precise quantity takeoffs and itemized Bills of Quantities that hold up at tender, at negotiation, and on site — so your budget is built on real measurements, not guesswork.

Detailed BOQ Preparation Tender-Ready Documentation PWD & CSI Rate Compliant
300+Projects Estimated
±2%Quantity Variance
5–7 DaysTypical Turnaround
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Quantity takeoff walkthrough from architectural drawings
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Sample BOQ sheet close-up

Quantity Surveying Capabilities

From raw drawings to a fully priced, tender-ready Bill of Quantities — every stage handled with measurable precision.

Quantity Takeoff (QTO)

Trade-by-trade measurement from architectural, structural and MEP drawings — concrete, steel, finishes, and more.

Core ServiceAll Trades
Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation

Itemized BOQs formatted to PWD and CSI MasterFormat standards, ready for client approval or tender submission.

Tender Ready
Cost Estimation & Budgeting

Realistic project cost estimates and feasibility budgets to guide investment and financing decisions.

Feasibility
Tender Documentation

Complete tender packages — technical specifications, conditions of contract, and pricing schedules.

Public & Private
Market Rate Analysis

Rate build-up sourced from PWD Schedule of Rates and current market pricing for materials and labor.

PWD MRS
Variation & Change Order Costing

Fast, defensible costing for scope changes and site variations during active construction.

Mid-Project

Software & Standards We Follow

Every quantity is measured, priced, and cross-checked against recognized software and rate standards.

CostX / BluebeamDigital takeoff and measurement directly from CAD and PDF drawings.
AutoCAD & RevitQuantity extraction from 2D drawings and 3D BIM models.
MS Excel Rate Build-UpStructured rate analysis sheets for material, labor, and equipment costing.
Primavera / MS ProjectCost-loaded schedules linking BOQ items to project timelines.
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Digital takeoff measurement on drawing
PWD Schedule of RatesPunjab/Federal PWD composite rates — the benchmark for public-sector estimation.
CSI MasterFormatInternational classification system for organizing BOQ items by work section.
CPWD RatesReference for cross-checking regional material and labor rate variance.
Market Rate System (MRS)Current market pricing applied where standard schedules run outdated.
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PWD rate schedule cross-reference sheet

From Drawings to Priced BOQ

A structured six-stage process that turns architectural and structural drawings into a fully priced, tender-ready document.

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Drawing Review & Scope Definition

Reviewing architectural, structural and MEP drawings to define the full scope of measurable work.

1 Day
02
Quantity Takeoff (QTO) Measurement

Trade-by-trade digital measurement of every quantifiable item — earthwork to finishes.

2–3 Days
03
Rate Application & Costing

Applying PWD/market rates and building up unit costs for every BOQ item.

1–2 Days
04
BOQ Compilation & Formatting

Compiling quantities and rates into a structured BOQ in the client's or tender's required format.

1 Day
05
Cross-Check & Quality Review

Independent review to verify quantities and pricing against drawings before release.

1 Day
06
Final BOQ Handover & Tender Support

Delivering the final BOQ with ongoing support through the tendering or bidding process.

1 Day
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Time-lapse: drawings to final priced BOQ

A BOQ Format Built for Tendering

Clear item descriptions, units, quantities and rates — laid out the way clients, contractors and tender boards expect.

Item No.DescriptionUnitQtyRate (PKR)Amount (PKR)
1.1Excavation for foundation in ordinary soilCft4,20085357,000
1.2P.C.C. 1:4:8 in foundationCft1,150430494,500
1.3R.C.C. 1:2:4 in columns & beamsCft2,3801,6503,927,000
1.4Brickwork in superstructureCft6,9002101,449,000
Sample Subtotal (Illustrative)6,227,500

* Sample values shown for format illustration only — actual BOQs are project-specific.

BOQs Across Every Project Type

From private homes to government tenders, our quantity surveyors adapt format and rate basis to the project.

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Residential

Homes, farmhouses & housing societies.

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Commercial

Plazas, office towers & retail fit-outs.

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Industrial

Factories, warehouses & production units.

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Public Sector / Tenders

Government projects & competitive bids.

Estimates You Can Bid With Confidence

We estimate the way we build — precisely, because our own construction teams work off these same numbers.

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Licensed Quantity Surveyors

BOQs prepared and reviewed by qualified quantity surveyors, not generic spreadsheet templates.

02
PWD & CSI Compliant Formatting

Documents formatted to match public-sector tender requirements and international standards alike.

03
Design + Estimate + Build Under One Roof

Pair BOQ preparation with our structural design and construction supervision divisions for one accountable partner.

Common Questions About BOQ Preparation

Still unsure about format, rates, or turnaround? Talk to our quantity surveying team directly.

Talk to a Surveyor
We deliver BOQs as formatted Excel and PDF documents, structured by trade section per PWD or CSI MasterFormat conventions, ready for client review or tender submission.
Both. We apply PWD Schedule of Rates for public-sector work and current market rates for private projects, and can provide a side-by-side comparison on request.
Yes. We prepare complete tender packages including BOQs, technical specifications, and pricing schedules formatted for public-sector submission.
Our takeoffs typically hold within ±2% of as-built quantities, backed by digital measurement tools and an independent cross-check on every BOQ before handover.
Yes. We prepare BOQs for renovations, additions, and mid-project variation orders, priced against the same rate standards as new-build work.
Free Preliminary Quote

Get a Tender-Ready BOQ Before Your Next Bid Deadline

Send us your drawings or scope of work — get a preliminary quantity estimate within 48 hours.

Licensed Surveyors
PWD & CSI Compliant
48hr Preliminary Estimate