Construction Cost Estimation,
Built for West Africa

Region-aware pricing, structured BOQ workflows, and export-ready outputs for Quantity Surveyors in Ghana and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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How it works

Three steps to a complete BOQ

01

Set up your project

Enter your project details, select your district, and choose a measurement date. Exacto loads region-aware rates automatically.

02

Measure & price each element

Work through SMM7-structured sections — substructure, superstructure, finishes, M&E, and external works — item by item.

03

Export your BOQ to Excel

Generate a formatted Bill of Quantities ready for submission, tendering, or client review. One click, fully structured output.

Testimonials

Trusted by QS professionals across Ghana

★★★★★

“Finally a tool that doesn’t make me rebuild the same Excel sheet from scratch every project.”

Kwame Asante Kwame Asante — Senior QS, Accra

★★★★★

“The region-aware pricing means my estimates are defensible, not guesswork.”

Ama Boateng Ama Boateng — Quantity Surveyor, Kumasi

★★★★★

“Our students can practice with real market data — that’s a massive academic advantage.”

Dr. Kofi Mensah Dr. Kofi Mensah — Lecturer, Dept. of Quantity Surveying

Why Exacto for Ghana

The only construction cost platform built specifically for Ghana.

Exacto is the only construction cost estimation platform built specifically for Ghana, with live pricing data from regional suppliers including Ghacem, Shai Hills quarry, K OFORI Steel Yards, and Antoa Aggregates.

Further reading:

2026 Construction Cost Guide → Why Generic Tools Fail in Ghana → Q2 2026 Pricing Guide → Live Ghana Pricing Database →

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Exacto.

What is Exacto?
Exacto is a structured BOQ and construction cost estimation platform built for Quantity Surveyors in Ghana and Sub-Saharan Africa. It provides region-aware material and labour pricing, SMM7-aligned measurement workflows, and export-ready Bills of Quantities — all in one browser-based tool.
Who can use Exacto?
Exacto is designed for three groups: Students & lecturers (free verified access throughout your academic term), QS professionals (full calculator access on the Professional plan), and construction firms (team workspaces on the Firm plan). No prior software training is needed.
How accurate are the material and labour rates?
Rates are sourced from regional suppliers and updated regularly. You choose whether to use the latest available rate, a fixed reference date, or your project’s effective date — so your estimates remain defensible and auditable at any stage of the project lifecycle.
Can I export my cost estimates?
Yes. Once you’ve completed your BOQ in the calculator, you can generate a structured Bill of Quantities and export it directly to Excel. The output is formatted and ready for submission, tendering, or client review.
Is there a free trial?
The Professional plan includes a 30-day free trial. A one-time GHS 2.00 card-verification fee applies to confirm your payment method — this is not a charge. Students and lecturers get full free access with a verified academic email, no trial period required.
Does Exacto cover my district or region?
Exacto covers multiple districts across Ghana, with rates calibrated at the regional level rather than a single national average. This means your estimates reflect local construction market conditions in Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western Region, and more. Coverage continues to expand.
What measurement standard does Exacto follow?
Exacto’s work sections are structured in alignment with SMM7 (Standard Method of Measurement, 7th edition) — the recognised QS measurement methodology widely used in Ghana and other Commonwealth construction markets.

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