Structured BOQ workflow
Bill of quantities software for clearer structure and faster delivery
Build section-based BOQs, reuse line items and quantities, and export the same budget to BC3, PDF, Excel and CSV. Made for builders, estimators and quantity surveyors who need structure without heavy setup.
Free Starter plan, no credit card, no lock-in.
Quick answer
What good BOQ software should actually solve
Most people searching for bill of quantities software are not looking for more features. They are trying to stop rebuilding sections, quantities and pricing across spreadsheets, PDFs and old files.
Structure first
Group work logically by sections and line items so the quote stays readable for both client and technical review.
Reuse over retyping
Keep your own price database and repeated BOQ items so the second quote is faster than the first.
Export for the next step
Use BC3 for technical exchange, PDF for clients and Excel or CSV for internal review without rebuilding the document.
Comparison
Spreadsheet vs bill of quantities software
| Task | Spreadsheet workflow | arcley |
|---|---|---|
| Repeatable BOQ structure | Copied from old files and cleaned manually | Saved sections and reusable line items |
| Quantities and price reuse | Scattered across old quotes and notes | Searchable price database and repeated items |
| Technical exchange | Often needs rework after export | BC3, PDF, Excel and CSV from the same budget |
| Client presentation | Depends on manual formatting discipline | Cleaner client-ready exports by default |
Where arcley fits
Built for BOQ clarity without enterprise overhead
arcley fits teams that need structured budgets and BOQ-style logic, but do not want a heavyweight system before they can ship a usable quote.
- Reusable line items and price database
- Simple budgets and section-based budgets
- BC3, PDF, Excel and CSV export
- Browser-based workflow, no installation
Common questions
Questions people ask before switching their BOQ workflow
What should bill of quantities software actually help me do?
It should help you structure sections and line items clearly, reuse quantities and pricing, and export the same budget for client review or technical exchange without rebuilding it in another tool.
Do I need a heavy estimating suite to work with BOQs?
Not always. Many small builders, estimators and studios mainly need structured budgets, reusable items and clean exports. If the tool is too heavy, you lose the speed advantage you were trying to gain.
Can arcley export BC3 as well as PDF and Excel?
Yes. The same budget can be exported to BC3, PDF, Excel and CSV depending on whether the next step is technical handoff, internal review or client presentation.