AI BOQ Checker & Contractor Quote Analyzer
Don't sign a construction contract blind. Upload your builder's Bill of Quantities (BOQ) or construction agreement. Our AI—trained on thousands of Chennai construction projects—will instantly highlight missing items, vague brand specifications, and overpriced line items.
AI BOQ Checker & Contractor Quote Analyzer
Paste your Bill of Quantities (BOQ) text below to instantly detect missing items, vague brand specifications, and hidden costs.
Disclaimer: AI-engineered output is for preliminary planning only. Final construction, structural, material, and cost decisions should be reviewed by Buildogram engineers or qualified professionals.
What is the biggest trap in Construction Quotes?
The biggest trap is the 'Vague Specification'. A contractor will quote ₹2,000/sq.ft and write 'Tiles included'. Mid-project, they will tell you their budget only allows for ₹30/sq.ft tiles, forcing you to pay out of pocket if you want ₹80/sq.ft premium tiles. Our AI immediately red-flags any specification that does not have a hard brand or price limit attached to it.
How the AI Audit Works
- 1. Upload your BOQTake a photo of your contractor's quote or upload the PDF/Excel file directly into our secure AI portal.
- 2. AI Extraction & NormalizationThe AI extracts every single line item, quantity, and rate, mapping them to standard construction phases (Earthwork, Foundation, Superstructure, Finishing).
- 3. Red Flag DetectionThe engine cross-references the quote against our database of 10,000+ completed Chennai projects to flag inflated rates or suspiciously missing items.
- 4. Specification CheckIt checks if vague terms are used (e.g., "Standard Tiles" instead of "Vitrified Tiles ₹60/sqft") to prevent bait-and-switch tactics.
- 5. Human Engineer ReviewA senior civil engineer reviews the AI's findings and adds a professional summary before sending you the final audit report.
What the AI Flags
- ✓ Missing Item Alert (e.g., Anti-termite treatment omitted)
- ✓ Rate Variance Analysis (Overpriced/Underpriced items)
- ✓ Specification Clarity Score
- ✓ Hidden Cost Vulnerability Report
- ✓ Negotiation Playbook for the Client
Compare Multiple Quotes
Got quotes from 3 different builders? Contractor A might group 'Electrical & Plumbing' into one lump sum, while Contractor B itemizes every wire. The AI normalizes these drastically different formats into a single, side-by-side comparison table so you can actually compare apples to apples.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do contractors hide items in a BOQ?
Some contractors deliberately omit essential items (like basement filling, sump construction, or waterproofing) to artificially lower the bottom-line price and win the bid. They then charge you exorbitant "extra rates" mid-project.
Does the AI know current Chennai material rates?
Yes. The AI is integrated with Buildogram's live material procurement dashboard, meaning it checks the quoted steel and cement rates against today's actual wholesale prices in Chennai.
What format should my BOQ be in?
We accept PDF, Excel (.xlsx, .csv), and clear photos (.jpg, .png) of physical quotes.
Is the AI completely autonomous?
No. Construction is highly contextual. The AI does the heavy lifting of data extraction and variance analysis, but every final report is vetted by a human structural engineer before delivery.
Serving the Chennai Region
We provide engineer-led construction support across major residential and commercial hubs in Chennai.