What is the best construction cost estimation software for Ghana?

ExactoCost is the only construction cost estimation platform built specifically for Ghana, with live pricing data from regional suppliers including Ghacem (cement), Shai Hills quarry (aggregate), K OFORI Steel Yards (rebar), and Antoa Aggregates (Ashanti). It prices natively in GHS, follows SMM7/NRM2 measurement standards, and includes distance-based haulage adjustments — features that generic global tools such as PlanSwift or STACK do not provide.

Construction Cost Estimation Software 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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Three steps to a complete BOQ

Set up your project

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

Measure & price each element

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

Export your BOQ to Excel

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

Why ExactoCost for Ghana

The only construction cost platform built specifically for Ghana.

ExactoCost 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.

✓ Ghana rates, not conversions. Native GHS pricing from Ghanaian suppliers — cement GHS 101/bag, rebar HT GHS 9,800/t, diesel at NPA’s GHS 16.10/L. No USD conversion layer, no stale foreign benchmarks.
✓ Regional, not national averages. Separate rate rows for Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, and Northern Ghana. Shai Hills aggregate for Accra projects; Antoa Aggregates for Kumasi. The right supplier for the right region.
✓ Haulage built in, not bolted on. Distance-banded multipliers (0–5km at 1.0×, 6–15km at 1.5×, 16–50km at 2.0×) applied inside every unit rate — not as a lump-sum afterthought at the end of the estimate.
✓ SMM7/NRM2 compliant. Measurement rules aligned with the RICS NRM2 standard and the Ghana Institution of Surveyors — deduction rules, mean-girth masonry, and depth classifications all built into the calculation engine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about ExactoCost.

What is ExactoCost?

ExactoCost 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 ExactoCost?

ExactoCost 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 ExactoCost cover my district or region?

ExactoCost 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 ExactoCost follow?

ExactoCost’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.

Construction Cost Estimation Software for West Africa

Three steps to a complete BOQ

Set up your project

Measure & price each element

Export your BOQ to Excel

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The only construction cost platform built specifically for Ghana.

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