BOQ Software for Contractors Managing Complex Project Information
Designed for general contractors and subcontractors looking for structured BOQ and estimating workflows to manage project documentation effectively.
Quantara provides contractors with a structured BOQ workflow platform to organize tender documents, subcontractor packages, and project revisions in one place.
Industry Challenges
Fragmented Tender Documents
Contractors often receive unstructured PDFs, Excel files, and printed schedules that must be manually consolidated before any pricing can begin.
Scope Coordination
Managing multiple subcontractor packages and ensuring no scope overlaps or omissions occur is difficult without a centralized, version-controlled BOQ.
How Quantara Supports the Workflow
Quantara allows contractors to import tender documents and organize them into structured BOQ records. From handling item descriptions and units to tracking assumptions and exclusions, contractors can build a reliable foundation for internal review, proposal generation, and tender preparation.
Practical Example
A general contractor receives a mixed PDF and Excel tender package for a commercial build. Instead of manually retyping the data into a master pricing spreadsheet, they use Quantara to extract the PDF items, merge them with the Excel data, and organize the BOQ into distinct trade packages for their subcontractors.
Capabilities and Scope
Supported Inputs
- Text-based PDF
- Scanned PDF
- XLSX
- CSV
Planned Inputs
- CAD (Planned)
- BIM (Planned)
- IFC (Planned)
Typical Categories
- Preliminaries
- Civil Works
- Architectural Works
- MEP Packages
- Finishes
- Provisional Items
- Exclusions
- Alternates
*Categories are user-defined. No pre-built libraries are currently provided.
Supported Outputs
- Structured Excel (XLSX)
- Formatted PDF Proposals
- CSV Exports
Limitations & Professional Disclaimer
- Quantara does not currently perform automated visual quantity takeoff or drawing measurement.
- BIM and CAD integrations remain in the Planned phase.
- Quantara does not provide pre-built cost databases or universal category structures.
Quantara assists with document extraction, BOQ organization, project records, templates, revisions and supported document-generation workflows. All scope, quantities, units, descriptions, technical requirements, rates, assumptions, exclusions and generated outputs must be reviewed by appropriately qualified construction professionals before tender, procurement, contractual or construction use. Quantara does not provide engineering approval, code compliance certification, or professional design validation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can contractors organize subcontractor scope with Quantara?
Yes, contractors can structure their BOQ into distinct packages, making it easier to manage subcontractor scopes and pricing.
Does Quantara measure quantities from drawings?
No, automated drawing measurement and visual quantity takeoff are currently Planned features and not active.
How are assumptions and exclusions handled?
Contractors can document assumptions and exclusions directly alongside the relevant BOQ sections to ensure clarity during internal review.
Can I export a priced proposal for a client?
Yes, Quantara supports generating professional PDF proposals and structured Excel files from your managed BOQ data.
Does it support scanned tender documents?
Yes, Quantara utilizes OCR to process scanned PDFs, though professional review of the extracted text is always required.
Is there a pre-built category structure?
No, categories are user-defined. Quantara provides the structure, but you define the specific trades and packages.
How are BOQ revisions tracked?
Quantara maintains a revision history, allowing contractors to track changes to quantities and scope as new tender addenda are issued.
Does Quantara replace our estimating software?
Quantara focuses on the BOQ structuring and document workflow. It is designed to complement your existing pricing and estimating tools.