GB 50500 — Code of Valuation with Bill of Quantities (China)
Bills of Quantities for China, done in minutes
Enormous Buildings turns your dimensioned floor plans into a complete, priced Bill of Quantities (BoQ) (工程量清单) for China — using the GB 50500 — Code of Valuation with Bill of Quantities (China) standard that local quantity surveyors, contractors and lenders expect, priced in CNY (¥), with every rate source-cited.
What your China BoQ includes
- Preliminaries
- Substructure & foundations
- Superstructure & walling
- Roofing
- Internal finishes
- Services (plumbing & electrical)
- External works
| Description | Unit | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation trench excavation | m³ | 22.0 |
| Mass concrete strip foundation, C20 | m | 46.0 |
| 230mm masonry walls, common bond | m² | 168.0 |
| Reinforced concrete lintels over openings | m | 24.0 |
| Roof trusses & covering | m² | 142.0 |
| Internal plaster & finishes | m² | 380.0 |
Rates and totals are priced in CNY when you generate your own BoQ.
How it works in China
China — frequently asked
What BoQ format is used in China?+
China uses the GB 50500 — Code of Valuation with Bill of Quantities (China) standard. Your bill is generated in that exact format (locally known as the 工程量清单), priced in CNY.
What currency is my BoQ priced in?+
Every rate and total is priced in CNY (¥), the currency used in China. You can also choose any other currency at generation.
How much does it cost?+
Generating and previewing is free. Unlocking the full Bill of Quantities (BoQ) (工程量清单) costs 1% of the estimated building cost, paid in your own currency.
How long does it take?+
A typical analysis for a China project completes in a few minutes — versus the days or weeks a manual takeoff takes.
Can a quantity surveyor or contractor rely on it?+
The bill is grouped by trade and every unit rate carries a source, so a China QS or contractor can check each figure. Treat it as a fast, auditable first-pass.