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. In: International Conference on Business and Technology Management 2016, 22nd - 23rd April 2016, Hatyai, Thailand. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

In Malaysia, Bills of Quantities (BQs) is widely used in project procurement. BQs, prepared by Quantity Surveyors, serves 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 are old issues and problems remained unattended

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Plenary Papers)
Additional Information:	5137/54023
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 > Department of Quantity Surveying
Depositing User:	Dr. Sharina Farihah Hasan
Date Deposited:	25 Jan 2017 08:27
Last Modified:	25 Jan 2017 08:50
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/54023

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