The Code for Valuation with Bill of Quantities of Construction Projects is formulated in accordance with the Bidding Law of the People's Republic of China and Decree No.117 of the Ministry of Construction, Management Measures for Valuation of Construction Contracting and Contracting.

the bill of quantities shall be compiled according to the tender documents, construction design drawings, pricing specifications of the bill of quantities, relevant technical data, pricing regulations, construction site conditions and specific conditions of the project.

for construction projects other than the above provisions, the employer shall clearly adopt the method of bill of quantities pricing or quota pricing in the bidding documents or contracts according to relevant laws and regulations.