The Point, MEP BOQ Audit & Quantity Verification
Mixed-use development · Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Project Overview
Nahl AlMaha Consulting was engaged to perform an independent BOQ audit and quantity verification across all MEP disciplines for The Point, a mixed-use development in Abha, KSA. The engagement ensured complete alignment between issued engineering drawings, specifications, and the project bill of quantities prior to contractor award.
Scope of Services
Electrical (EL)
Full take-off of power, lighting, LV, and fire alarm systems across all drawing sets.
Plumbing (PL)
Cold water, hot water, sanitary, and drainage quantity verification.
HVAC / Mechanical (MEC)
Ductwork, piping, equipment, and controls measurement and audit.
BOQ Reconciliation
Line-by-line audit of submitted BOQ against 25+ issued IFC drawings.
Methodology
The N&M team conducted a systematic, drawing-by-drawing quantity take-off across all MEP disciplines. Each drawing was cross-referenced against the project BOQ to identify discrepancies, omissions, and over-measurements. All items were classified and reported using a structured audit format aligned with FIDIC and local procurement standards.
Key Outcomes
- Full quantity verification completed across all MEP systems and 25+ engineering drawings
- Discrepancies between BOQ and drawings identified, quantified, and reported to client
- Audit report delivered and project successfully handed over to client
- Client empowered with accurate quantities for tender negotiation and cost control
Nahl AlMaha Consulting, Commercial & Contractual Management · Procurement Advisory · Claims Management, Saudi Arabia & GCC