Quoting Software for Builders
Stop spending hours manually reading through building specifications and scope documents. Quotably AI reads your text-based documents, extracts structural, fit-out, and site work items — all matched to your pricing. You review and approve every line item.
Built for Builders
Features designed to handle the way builders actually quote and manage jobs.
Specification Extraction
Upload building specifications, scope of works, and tender documents. AI identifies framing, concrete, roofing, cladding, and fit-out items from the text content.
Building Pricing Lists
Import your building pricing — materials, subcontractor rates, labour, plant hire, and preliminaries. AI matches extracted items to your costs.
Supplier Material Orders
Generate per-supplier material lists from your BOQ. Order timber, concrete, roofing, and hardware from the right suppliers with accurate quantities.
Multi-Trade BOQs
Build comprehensive BOQs covering multiple trades — structural, carpentry, roofing, plastering, tiling, and more. Organise by trade section for clarity.
Automatic Calculations
GST, margins, and totals calculated automatically on every quote. Quantities from your specifications flow directly into your BOQ.
Residential and Commercial
Set up separate business profiles for residential builds, commercial fit-outs, or renovations — each with their own pricing and AI settings.
Example BOQ Items for Builders
Here are some of the line items Quotably AI can extract and price for builders.
How AI Extraction Works for Builders
As a builder, you receive all kinds of documents — specifications, scope of works, schedules, job descriptions, and client briefs. Manually reading through these to build a Bill of Quantities takes hours.
Quotably AI reads your documents and identifies the line items relevant to your trade. It understands builders-specific terminology, recognises common items, and matches everything against your pricing lists.
You review every AI suggestion before it becomes part of your BOQ. Adjust quantities, swap items, add notes, or remove anything that does not apply. The AI gives you a head start — you make the final call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What building documents can Quotably read?
Quotably AI extracts line items from text-based documents such as building specifications, scope of works, schedules, and tender documents. It identifies items related to structure, framing, roofing, cladding, fit-out, and site works. Note: visual extraction from scanned architectural drawings is not currently supported. You review every item before it becomes part of your estimate.
Is Quotably suitable for residential builders?
Absolutely. Quotably is designed for Australian builders, from sole traders doing renovations to larger companies building new homes. The AI understands residential construction terminology and common building items. A free tier is available to get started.
Can I create BOQs that cover multiple trades?
Yes. Building BOQs often span multiple trades — structural, carpentry, roofing, plastering, painting, tiling, and more. Quotably lets you organise your BOQ into trade-based sections with subtotals for each, giving clients clear, professional estimates.
How does Quotably handle preliminaries and site costs?
You can include preliminary items like site establishment, temporary services, plant hire, and project management in your BOQ. These can be set up in your pricing lists so they are easy to add to every project.
Can Quotably help with subcontractor pricing?
Yes. You can include subcontractor rates in your pricing lists for trades you subcontract out. When building your BOQ, these items appear alongside your own work, giving you a complete project cost picture.
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