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Active Projects
24
BOQ Value (MTD)
₹18.2L
Pending Approvals
3
AI Credits Used
62/100
Estimation Value (6 Months) +18%
FebMarAprMayJunJul
Recent Projects
G+2 Residential Villa
Whitefield, Bengaluru
In Progress
Commercial Complex Ph.1
Hitech City, Hyderabad
Under Review
Highway Overbridge
Coimbatore
In Progress

Trusted by construction professionals across India

25,000+
Happy Users
10,000+
Projects Estimated
300 Cr+
Value of Projects
99.98%
Uptime & Reliability
Made in India
For Indian Standards

Built for every construction professional

Civil Engineers

Create precise BOQs and rate analysis with confidence.

Contractors

Win more tenders with accurate quotes and detailed estimates.

Builders

Plan better, track costs, and maximize project profits.

Estimators

Save time with smart tools and ready-to-use databases.

How CATBOQ Works

From drawings to detailed estimate in just a few clicks

1

Create Project

Add project details, location, and choose a data set (DSR).

2

Import & Measure

Upload drawings (PDF/DWG) and extract quantities.

3

Rate & Analyze

Apply latest rates, analyze items, and optimize costs.

4

Generate Reports

Export BOQ, cost estimate, abstract & quotation.

Powerful features to estimate faster & smarter

Smart BOQ

Auto-numbering, hierarchies, and item libraries.

Item
Unit
Rate
Excavation
Cum
₹270
Brickwork
Cum
₹5,250
Foundation
Cum
₹7,600

Rate Analysis

Detailed rate build-up with material, labour & equipment.

Material
Qty
Amount
Cement
6.0
₹2,940
Steel
12.0
₹8,160
Sand
3.5
₹1,225

DSR & Market Rates

Latest official DSR & market rates across states.

Maharashtra DSR 2024
Karnataka DSR 2024
Tamil Nadu DSR 2024

Cost Database

Your centralized database for materials, labour & equipment.

Materials12,540
Labour8,210
Equipment3,100

Takeoff & Measurement

Measure from PDF/DWG drawings with accuracy and speed.

Estimate Templates

Ready templates for buildings, roads, water supply & more.

Residential Building
Road Work
Water Supply

Multi-format Reports

BOQ, Abstract, Estimate & Quotation in one click.

BOQ
Abstract
Estimate
Quotation

Collaboration

Share projects, assign roles, and work together.

A
B
C
D
+8
12 team members collaborating
Try a Sample Estimate

Explore a live demo project and experience CATBOQ before you sign up.

  • Real project data
  • Live calculation
  • Instant reports
Explore Demo Project
Sample Project: Residential Building (G+5)
Item DescriptionQtyUnitRate (₹)Amount (₹)
Excavation in foundation45.00Cum270.0040,500.00
PCC 1:4:89.00Cum5,250.002,36,250.00
RCC M25 in foundation6.00Cum7,600.004,97,250.00
Brick work in CM 1:6320.00Cum1,100.003,52,000.00
Plaster 12mm thick280.00Sqm210.0058,800.00
Total Estimate Amount₹11,84,800.00
Cost Breakup
100%Total Cost
Substructure26%
Superstructure38%
Finishes36%
REPORTS & DOCUMENTS

Professional Reports, Ready in Minutes

Generate accurate, client-ready construction documents directly from your project estimate.

Sample CATBOQ Bill of Quantities report showing item descriptions, quantities, rates and amounts with a calculated total.
BOQ_Report_Residential_G2.pdf
Item Description
Qty
Unit
Rate
Amount
Earthwork Excavation
240
Cum
₹270
₹64,800
PCC 1:4:8
38
Cum
₹5,250
₹1,99,500
RCC M25 Columns
62
Cum
₹7,600
₹4,71,200
Brickwork 230mm
410
Sqm
₹1,100
₹4,51,000
Plastering 12mm
520
Sqm
₹210
₹1,09,200
Total BOQ Amount
₹12,95,700
PDF ExcelReady to Export
DETAILED BOQ

Generate Structured, Item-Wise BOQs

Create professional Bills of Quantities containing every construction item, quantity, unit, rate and total amount in a clear, client-ready format.

  • Item-wise quantity and rate details
  • Customisable descriptions and units
  • Category and work-section grouping
  • Material, labour and machinery costing
  • Automatic amount calculations
  • PDF and Excel export
Preview BOQ Report
Sample CATBOQ cost abstract showing a category-wise cost breakup with a summary chart and grand total.
Cost_Abstract_Summary.pdf
Civil Work 48%
Electrical 18%
Plumbing 14%
Overhead & Profit 20%
Civil Work₹8,94,600
Electrical₹3,35,400
Plumbing₹2,60,900
Overhead & Profit₹3,72,700
Grand Total₹18,63,600
COST SUMMARY

Understand the Complete Project Cost at a Glance

Convert detailed project calculations into a clear category-wise cost summary for quick review and budget decision-making.

  • Category-wise project cost breakup
  • Civil, electrical and plumbing summaries
  • Material and labour totals
  • Overhead and profit components
  • Grand-total project value
  • Easy management-level review
View Cost Abstract
Sample CATBOQ detailed estimate report grouped by work category with a project total summary.
Detailed_Estimate_Report.pdf
Substructure
Excavation & PCC₹2,64,300
Foundation RCC₹4,71,200
Superstructure
Columns & Beams₹5,82,000
Slab & Roofing₹3,88,500
Project Total Estimate₹17,06,000
COMPLETE ESTIMATE

Present a Complete Construction Estimate

Generate a detailed project estimate containing quantities, rates, cost calculations and construction work descriptions in one professional document.

  • Complete item-wise cost estimate
  • Quantity, unit and rate breakdown
  • Work-category classification
  • Configurable project rates
  • Automatic totals and summaries
  • Suitable for client and internal review
Preview Estimate Report
Sample CATBOQ client quotation showing company branding, client and project details, and total payable amount.
Quotation_Q-2026-0142.pdf
CATBOQ Construction Estimates
Quotation No. Q-2026-0142
Client
R. K. Sharma Residency
Project
G+2 Residential Building
Construction Cost (Civil + Finishing)₹15,76,271
GST (18%)₹2,83,729
Total Payable₹18,60,000

Valid for 30 days from issue date. 40% advance on confirmation, balance as per milestone schedule.

CLIENT-READY QUOTATION

Turn Your Estimate into a Professional Quotation

Create a branded construction quotation ready to present or send to your client without manually preparing a separate document.

  • Company logo and business information
  • Client and project details
  • Scope and item description
  • Quotation amount and taxes
  • Terms and payment conditions
  • Professional PDF output
View Quotation Sample
Why CATBOQ

Move Beyond Manual Spreadsheets. Estimate with Confidence.

CATBOQ brings BOQ preparation, rate analysis, project costing and professional reports into one structured construction-estimation workflow.

Faster Preparation
Reduce repeated formula setup and document formatting.
Consistent Costing
Follow the same estimation structure across projects.
Professional Output
Present clear BOQs, estimates and quotations to clients.

CATBOQ vs Manual Spreadsheet Estimation

See how a construction-focused estimation platform simplifies work that normally requires multiple sheets, formulas and manual reports.

Capability
CATBOQBuilt for Construction Estimation
Manual Spreadsheet Workflow
BOQ preparation
Structured BOQ workflow
Rows, formulas and formats created manually
Rate analysis
Material, labour, machinery and other cost components
Separate formulas and sheets required
Rate updates
Project rates editable from one workflow
Rates updated across multiple cells or sheets
Calculation structure
Standardised calculation process
Depends on individual formulas and file structure
Reusing estimates
Duplicate projects and reusable items/templates
Copy and modify previous files
Reports
Generate structured BOQ, estimate and quotation reports
Reports formatted manually
Cost visibility
Connected cost breakup and summary
Multiple sheets must be reviewed
Version control
Centralised project records
Multiple file versions may be created
Team workflow
Shared, role-based access where supported
Depends on file-sharing configuration
Data backup
Platform-managed storage where supported
Depends on user storage and backup practices

See the Difference on a Real Project

Explore how CATBOQ converts project quantities and rates into a structured construction estimate.

Try a Sample Estimate
Customer Success Stories

Trusted by Construction Professionals Across India

See how civil engineers, contractors, builders and estimators use CATBOQ to prepare BOQs, rate analysis, estimates and professional client reports.

70% Faster Estimation

CATBOQ reduced the time required to prepare residential estimates. BOQ, cost breakup and client reports are now available through one organised workflow.

AK
Er. Arun Kumar
Civil Engineer · Bengaluru
Verified User
Used: BOQ · Estimate · Reports
Accurate DSR Rates

Rate analysis used to take our team a full day per project. With CATBOQ's Tamil Nadu DSR data built in, we get accurate rates in minutes.

KS
Karthik Subramaniam
Civil Engineer · Chennai
Verified User
Used: Rate Analysis · BOQ · Budget
AI-Powered BOQ

I upload a scope of work and CATBOQ's AI BOQ drafts the line items instantly. I just review and correct — it has cut my drafting time drastically.

PN
Priya Nair
Project Estimator · Kochi
Verified User
Used: AI BOQ · Estimate · Proposal
Faster Client Quotes

We used to lose bids because our quotations took too long. Now we turn around a professional BOQ and quotation within the same day.

RT
Ravi Teja
Building Contractor · Hyderabad
Verified User
Used: Quotation · BOQ · Reports
Consistent Reports

CATBOQ helps us maintain a consistent estimation format across every project. The output is clearer for both internal review and client presentation.

LN
Lakshmi Narasimhan
Quantity Surveyor · Coimbatore
Verified User
Used: Estimate · Abstract · Reports
Better Profit Margins

With accurate rate analysis and live material costs, we price our projects with far more confidence and better margins than before.

MG
Manjunath Gowda
Civil Engineer · Mysuru
Verified User
Used: Rate Analysis · Budget · BOQ
Better Rate Control

The built-in rate analysis helps us review material, labour and machinery costs before submitting quotations. This gives us better control over project pricing.

SP
Sandeep Patil
Building Contractor · Pune
Verified User
Used: Rate Analysis · Quotation · Budget
Easy Team Collaboration

Our whole estimation team works off the same BOQ and rate data now, instead of passing spreadsheets back and forth. Fewer version mix-ups, faster sign-off.

NS
Neha Sharma
Quantity Surveyor · Delhi
Verified User
Used: BOQ · Rate Analysis · Dashboard
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