Quantity takeoffs and bills of quantities
Measuring scope off the drawings, structuring a BOQ, and the errors that cost the most.
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How do you measure paving, edging and retaining walls in a landscape takeoff?
Measure paving in square metres, one line item per paving type and pattern, with base layers as separate items. Measure edging by the linear metre for each type.
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How do you take off a landscape plant schedule?
Read the plant schedule to learn each code, species, pot size and density, then count individually placed plants on the planting plan and measure mass planted beds by area x the...
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What are the most common landscape takeoff mistakes?
The most common landscape takeoff mistakes are measuring at the wrong scale, pricing a superseded revision, missing the specification, and miscounting plants against the schedule.
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How do you calculate topsoil, mulch and turf quantities for a landscape job?
Measure the area of each bed or lawn from the drawings, then multiply area in square metres by the specified depth in metres to get volume in cubic metres.
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How do you do a landscape quantity takeoff from drawings?
You do a landscape quantity takeoff by collecting the full drawing set, checking scale and revision, then measuring every scope item by trade as an area, length, count or volume.
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What is a bill of quantities in landscaping?
A bill of quantities (BOQ) in landscaping is the itemised schedule of every element in a landscape scope, with a description, unit and measured quantity on each line.