BOQ for a school, college or hostel building
Institutional buildings repeat the same classroom or room many times, but toilets, labs, stair cores and corridors differ, and door and window counts run into the hundreds. We measure room by room and count every opening by type, so the BOQ holds up when a contractor bids against it or a government engineer checks it.
What to send us
- Floor plans of every level and the room schedule
- Sections and elevations
- Door and window schedule
- Toilet layouts and finish schedule
- Structural drawings, if the structure is in scope
PDF or CAD (DWG) both work. If something is missing, we tell you what it changes and state the assumption in the BOQ instead of guessing silently.
What the school, college or hostel BOQ covers
| Concrete and steel | RCC by floor and element (m³), reinforcement (kg) |
|---|---|
| Masonry | AAC blocks or bricks by wall thickness (m³ and block counts) |
| Plaster | Internal walls, RCC surfaces, ceilings and external plaster, measured separately (m²) |
| Toilets | Waterproofing, dado, cubicle partitions, fixtures (m² and numbers) |
| Openings | Doors, windows and ventilators by type (numbers and m²), glazing (m²) |
| Finishes | Flooring, skirting, painting, ramps and canopies (m², running metres) |
Every quantity comes with its L×B×D measurement sheet, so you can check any line against the drawing. See the sample BOQ for the format.
Institutional buildings we have measured
Institute building, basement + ground + 6 floors (masonry and finishes)
1,608 m³ AAC blockwork (72,472 blocks), 38,711 m² plaster, 302 doors, 148 windows and 83 toilet cubicles counted, 27 questions raised on the drawings
Hostel, G+3, 74,119 sq ft (masonry and finishes)
Masonry and finishes measured room by room, delivered as a quantities-only BOQ
What usually goes wrong in a school, college or hostel estimate
- Door and window counts taken from the schedule alone. Plans and schedules often disagree; count from the plans and reconcile with the schedule.
- Plaster measured as one item. Wall plaster, RCC surfaces and ceilings use different mixes and rates in most schedules.
- Toilet blocks under-measured: waterproofing up the walls, dado height and cubicle partitions are easy to miss.
- Government work priced without schedule item numbers, which slows down technical scrutiny.
Price
Quoted after we see your drawings, by size and scope. Before you order, you see a sample from a similar real job, and your first project is 50% off, up to ₹5,000.
See what BOQ preparation costs by project size.
Get a quote for your school, college or hostel
Share your drawings and contact details. We confirm the scope and price on WhatsApp before any work begins, and share a sample from a similar real job.
Frequently asked questions
Can the BOQ follow the CPWD DSR or our state's schedule of rates?
Yes. We describe items in the schedule's wording and can price them on the DSR or your state schedule. Where no schedule item fits, we build up the rate and say so.
Can you prepare quantities only, for a tender?
Yes. A quantities-only BOQ lets every bidder price the same quantities, and it is how we prepared the hostel BOQ above.
How long does a school, college or hostel BOQ take?
Usually under 48 hours, depending on project complexity and scope. We confirm scope and timing on WhatsApp after seeing the drawings.
How much does a school, college or hostel BOQ cost?
Quoted after we see your drawings, by size and scope. Before you order, you see a sample from a similar real job, and your first project is 50% off, up to ₹5,000.