A review on the application of bills of quantities (BQ) in construction project procurement

Abdul Rashid, Khairuddin and Hasan, Sharina Farihah and Mohd Fauzi, Puteri Nur Farah Naadia and Aripin, Srazali and Ahmad Sarkawi, Azila (2016) A review on the application of bills of quantities (BQ) in construction project procurement. Journal of Scientific Research and Development, 3 (4). pp. 102-105. ISSN 1115-7569

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Abstract

In Malaysia, Bills of Quantities (BQs) is widely used in project procurement. BQs, prepared by Quantity Surveyors, serve as one of the primary components of the tender and contract documents. However, in spite of its extensive use numerous questions were raised concerning the effectiveness of BQs in meeting the needs of project procurement. This paper provides a review of the BQs including its functions, types and critiques. The paper concludes with questions on the effectiveness of the BQs and whether the quantity surveying profession has moved forward or is old issues and problems remained unattended.

Item Type:	Article (Review)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Contract; Construction; Tender; Quantity surveyor
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
Depositing User:	dr azila ahmad sarkawi
Date Deposited:	06 Nov 2023 16:53
Last Modified:	06 Nov 2023 16:53
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/107940

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