BOQ & BOM in Interior Design
Learn to prepare professional Bills of Quantities and Bills of Materials, organise specifications, document quotations and manage project materials with structured Excel templates.
| Item | Unit | Qty | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor finish | Sq.ft | 01 | — |
| Joinery work | Nos | 02 | — |
| Wall finish | Sq.ft | 03 | — |
| Hardware | Set | 04 | — |
Project Documentation
Turn Interior Designs into Clear Project Documents
BOQ and BOM are essential documents used to organise project quantities, specifications and material requirements in interior design.
This course module trains students to prepare structured Bills of Quantities for clients and contractors, alongside detailed Bills of Materials for procurement management.
- ✓Understand the practical difference between a BOQ and a BOM.
- ✓Prepare itemised material lists with board specifications, brands, hardware codes and finishes.
- ✓Structure work descriptions, quantities, unit rates and summary totals.
- ✓Learn quotation documentation and formula-driven Excel calculations for GST and contingencies.
BOQ vs BOM
Both documents support project planning, but each serves a different purpose.
BOQ — Bill of Quantities
A structured document listing work items, descriptions, scope, quantities, unit rates and summary totals for client or contractor pricing.
BOM — Bill of Materials
An itemised material list detailing the required materials, board specifications, brand selections, hardware codes, adhesives and finishes.
How They Work Together
BOQ supports work-item costing and quotations; BOM supports detailed material planning and procurement management.
What Will You Learn?
Develop practical documentation skills to organise project scope, materials and cost information.
BOQ vs BOM Concepts
Understand the purpose and practical differences between client-facing BOQs and internal procurement BOMs.
Material Specifications
Build itemised lists for wood types, board specifications, brand selections, hardware codes, adhesives and finishes.
Professional BOQ Writing
Structure item descriptions, scope definitions, quantities, unit rates and summary totals.
Quotation Documentation
Organise client quotation packages, payment terms, project timelines and contractor scope documents.
Excel Automation
Use formula-driven spreadsheets to calculate totals, taxes such as GST, and contingencies dynamically.
Material Coordination
Present material requirements clearly to support procurement and project coordination.
BOQ & BOM Syllabus
Explore the topics covered in the NovaArch Academy Module 04 curriculum.
01. BOQ vs. BOM Concepts
- Understanding the structural and practical differences between BOQ and BOM.
- Client-facing BOQ documents and internal procurement BOMs.
- Understanding the role of each document in interior project workflows.
02. BOM — Bill of Materials Preparation
- Building itemised material lists for interior projects.
- Specifying wood types and board specifications.
- Recording brand selections, hardware codes, adhesives and finishes.
- Organising material information to support procurement management.
03. BOQ Structuring & Descriptions
- Writing professional item descriptions.
- Defining work scope and deliverables.
- Recording quantities and unit rates.
- Preparing structured BOQ summary totals.
04. Tendering & Quotation Documentation
- Developing client quotation packages.
- Documenting terms of payment.
- Organising project timelines.
- Preparing contractor scope documents.
05. Excel Template Automation
- Creating formula-driven Excel spreadsheets.
- Dynamically calculating totals.
- Including taxes such as GST in calculations.
- Calculating contingency amounts using spreadsheet formulas.
06. Course Objective & Practical Application
- Prepare structured Bills of Quantities for clients and contractors.
- Develop detailed Bills of Materials for procurement management.
- Connect project descriptions, specifications and calculations in a consistent documentation workflow.
Is This Course Right for You?
This module may be useful for learners and professionals who want to improve their interior project documentation skills.
Interior Design Students
Learn to organise material details and project quantities.
Interior Designers
Strengthen your BOQ and client documentation workflow.
Site Professionals
Understand work descriptions and material specifications.
Aspiring Coordinators
Build knowledge of quotations and procurement documents.
Skills for Interior Project Work
BOQ and BOM knowledge can support roles involving documentation, costing, procurement and project coordination. Specific job opportunities depend on your overall qualifications and experience.
BOQ Executive
Prepare and organise work descriptions, quantities and rates.
BOM Coordinator
Maintain material lists and specification details.
Estimation Assistant
Support cost calculations and quotation preparation.
Procurement Assistant
Organise material requirements and supplier specifications.
Project Coordinator
Help manage project documents, timelines and scope details.
Documentation Executive
Maintain structured project records and Excel-based schedules.
Explore the BOQ & BOM Workflow
Get familiar with the document formats and spreadsheet concepts used in interior project planning.
BOQ Document
Work items, quantities and rates.
BOM Schedule
Materials and specifications.
Excel Automation
Formula-driven totals and taxes.
Test Your BOQ & BOM Knowledge
Answer these quick questions to check your understanding of interior project documentation.
How well do you know the basics?
Choose one answer to move to the next question.
Start Your Learning Journey
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