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Free Sample Bill of Quantities

See exactly what a professional BOQ looks like before you order one. A real, professionally formatted Bill of Quantities for a 150 m² three-bedroom bungalow in Wakiso — with live Uganda market rates.

Full trade structure (A–K) — preliminaries to finishes
Sample quantities, units and current market rates
Cost distribution summary and indicative project total
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A · Preliminaries 4,850,000
B · Substructure 21,340,000
C · Superstructure 38,120,000
E · Roofing 16,780,000
G · Finishes 27,460,000
Indicative total UGX 108,550,000
+ 9 more trade sections in the full BOQ
Planning Guide

Complete Home Building Planning Guide

A comprehensive 45-page guide covering every aspect of planning your dream home, from initial concept to final construction.

PDF • 45 pages 1,247 downloads
Site selection and analysis
Budgeting and financing tips
Contractor selection guide
Checklist

Pre-Construction Checklist

Essential checklist covering all the important steps before breaking ground on your construction project.

PDF • 8 pages 892 downloads
Permits and approvals
Site preparation requirements
Material ordering timeline
Template

Room Planning Template

Customizable template to help you plan room layouts, furniture placement, and spatial requirements.

Excel • Template 634 downloads
Room dimension calculator
Furniture layout planner
Space optimization tips
Cost Guide

Construction Cost Worksheet

Detailed worksheet to help you estimate construction costs and manage your project budget effectively.

Excel • Calculator 1,156 downloads
Material cost breakdown
Labor cost estimates
Contingency planning
Sustainability

Sustainable Design Guide

Learn how to incorporate eco-friendly practices and sustainable materials in your architectural projects.

PDF • 32 pages 743 downloads
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Legal Guide

Contract Review Checklist

Essential checklist to review architectural and construction contracts to protect your interests.

PDF • 12 pages 521 downloads
Key contract terms
Payment schedule review
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