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Engineers & councilsSOQs & BOQs that actually align.

Clearer documents. Better pricing. Smoother projects.

Too many SOQs and BOQs do not align with the drawings, specifications or real construction requirements. That creates confusion during tender, inconsistent pricing, unnecessary RFIs, variation risk and cost disputes later in the project.

QS Services NZ Ltd helps engineers, councils and project teams prepare clearer, more practical SOQs and BOQs before they are issued to market.

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Our promise to you

  • Better aligned documents
  • Fewer queries and variations
  • More accurate tender pricing
  • Reduced risk and assumptions
  • Stronger project outcomes
Accurate & completeEvery item measured and aligned to the scope.
Easy to priceClear, consistent and contractor friendly.
Less riskIdentify gaps early and reduce variation claims.
Easy comparisonConsistent tenders make returns apples-to-apples.
Saves timeLess chasing, fewer RFIs and smoother delivery.

Better tender documents

Why quality SOQs & BOQs matter.

A good SOQ should not just be a list of items. It should reflect the drawings, construction sequence, site conditions, measurement logic, specification requirements and the way contractors will actually price the work.

When the SOQ or BOQ is unclear, contractors price the risk. That can lead to higher prices, inconsistent submissions, excessive RFIs and variation claims after award.

  • Contractors can price accurately
  • Tender returns are easier to compare
  • Scope gaps are reduced
  • Project risk is identified earlier
  • Councils and consultants receive cleaner pricing
  • Clients make better procurement decisions
SOQ ↔ DRAWING ALIGNMENTCHECK
SOQ ITEMS DRAWINGS Every item measured and aligned

Common issues we help fix

SOQ items that don't match the drawings
Missing excavation, disposal, bedding or backfill
Unclear item descriptions
Quantities that appear inconsistent
Duplicated scope
Missing provisional items
Measurement units that don't suit the work
Items too vague to price properly
Schedules that create too many assumptions
BOQs built without construction knowledge

How we can help you

Services for engineers & councils

SOQ preparation

We prepare Schedules of Quantities from drawings, specifications and scope documents, ready for issue to contractors.

BOQ review

We review your existing BOQ or SOQ and highlight missing items, unclear descriptions and quantity issues.

Tender schedule clean-up

We restructure messy or inconsistent schedules into a clearer format that is easier to price.

Scope gap review

We review the drawings and tender documents to identify missing items or areas needing clarification.

Construction experience

We understand how contractors price civil, earthworks, concrete, foundations and site works packages.

Tender comparison support

Cleaner schedules make tender returns easier to compare and understand pricing differences.

What we need from you

Send what you have — we'll tell you what's missing

Drawings
Specifications
Scope of works
Engineer reports / details
Existing SOQ / BOQ, if available
Tender requirements
Construction methodology
Site constraints or known risks
Preferred schedule format

Our process

Simple steps. Better results.

1
Send your drawings and tell us what you needDrawings, specs, scope, quotes — send what you have and say what you need back.
2
We review scopeWe check the scope and identify risks, gaps and assumptions.
3
We measure & priceWe prepare accurate measurements, estimates and costings.
4
You receive clear documentsClear reports, cost summaries or tender documents.
5
Ongoing supportWe support claims, variations and final accounts.

Let's get your SOQ right.

Clearer documents lead to better pricing, smoother delivery and stronger project outcomes.

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