What is BBS, BOQ, RA Bills?

Question

Accepted Answer

BBS stands for Bar Bending Schedule, BOQ stands for Bill of Quantities, RA Bills stands for Running Account Bills.

BBS is a detailed list of reinforcement bars required for construction as per drawings and specifications.
BOQ is a document containing itemized list of materials, parts, and labor with their costs for a construction project.
RA Bills are interim payment requests submitted by contractors based on work completed at a given point in time.
Example: BBS includes details like bar diameter, spacing, length, and shape. BOQ includes quantities of materials like cement, steel, bricks. RA Bills are submitted monthly or as per contract terms.

Accepted Answer

1. BBS - Behavior Based Safety.
2. BOQ - Bill Of Quantities.
3. RA - Risk Assessment or

RA - Request for Amendment.
   or 
   RA - Request for Approval.
 
   RA Bills - Running Account Bills.

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