--- title: "GAEB/BoQ pricing with AI: from tender to quote | KraftHub" description: "Import GAEB and PDF bills of quantities, compare supplier prices and prepare quotes and tender forms. Explore the workflow with sample data." canonical: https://www.krafthub.ai/en/lv-gaeb-kalkulation lang: de generated: 2026-11-06T16:21:20.920Z --- GAEB/BoQ pricing for trade businesses # The bill of quantities comes in.The priced quote comes out. KraftHub imports your GAEB or PDF bill of quantities, matches prices from your data and supplier quotes, and prepares your quote for review. [Try the GAEB calculator](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/sandbox/lv/elektro) No sign-up. A sample LV is ready. [Book a demo](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/demo) GAEB · PDF · Supplier quotes · Materials and installation [View pricing & features](#preise) ![Items, price sources and open questions in one workspace.](https://www.krafthub.ai/screens/lv/Main.webp) Items, price sources and open questions in one workspace. **Every price has an explanation**See its source, calculation and review status. **The decision stays with you**Review the suggestions and approve your quote. 01 ### Every price has a source. Articles, price lists, supplier quotes, assemblies and past quotes provide the basis. You can see where each price comes from. [Explore price sources](#preisquellen) 02 ### AI calculates. You decide. Confirmed, suggested or open: each item shows its status. Review the match, the scope of work and the calculation. [See the review workflow](#kontrolle) 03 ### Work continues after the quote. The calculation provides material quantities and working hours. Projects, work orders and invoices belong to the same system. [See what comes next](#weiter) The workflow ## From bill of quantities to quote. Five steps from the file to a reviewed calculation, in one workflow. 1. 1 ### Import the BoQ Import GAEB or PDF and organise the enquiry documents. 2. 2 ### Review the items Check chapters, quantities, units and descriptions. 3. 3 ### Match your data Use supplier quotes, assemblies, catalogues and past quotes. 4. 4 ### Apply your markups Check materials, installation time, hourly rate and markups. 5. 5 ### Review the quote Resolve open items and create quote drafts. [Try the example](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/sandbox/lv/elektro) Where the price comes from ## See how every price is calculated. The bill of quantities describes the work. Prices come from your data. KraftHub brings both together on the right item. 1. 1 ### Supplier quotes Match lines from UGL and PDF quotes to the relevant item. 2. 2 ### Assemblies Reuse established combinations of materials and labour. 3. 3 ### Articles and price lists Calculate with your catalogue and wholesaler prices. 4. 4 ### Installation times Combine time allowances with your hourly rate and markups. 5. 5 ### Past quotes Reuse existing calculations and check their suitability. 6. 6 ### Market prices Research additional sources on request and review before applying. Supplier quote Past quote Still open ### Materials and installation belong together. See which quote lines belong to the item, what costs they include and whether installation is fully covered. ![A supplier price with material and labour components.](https://www.krafthub.ai/screens/lv/lv_supplierprice_withsubpositions.webp) A supplier price with material and labour components. ## Compare supplier quotes side by side. Compare offers by item or chapter. Apply the appropriate price and see its effect on your calculation. ![Compare supplier quotes by item.](https://www.krafthub.ai/screens/lv/S06-Preisspiegel.webp) Compare supplier quotes by item. Review ## Every item explains its price. See the source, cost components and review status, then decide what to accept and what to adjust. **Confirmed** You have confirmed the selected price. **Suggested** A candidate is ready for your review. **Open** A suitable price or decision is still missing. 1 ### Where does the price come from? Trace the document, article or previous calculation. 2 ### What has changed? Check the suggestion against the quantity, unit and specification. 3 ### What does the price include? Materials, labour and markups are broken down in the calculation. 4 ### Does the scope match? Check that supply and installation cover the specified work. ![See the source, cost components and review status, then decide what to accept and what to adjust.](https://www.krafthub.ai/screens/lv/S05-Position.webp) See the source, cost components and review status, then decide what to accept and what to adjust. [Try the example](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/sandbox/lv/elektro) The complete submission ## A bill of quantities rarely comes alone. Price enquiries, supplier quotes and forms belong to the same job. KraftHub connects them to your calculation so you can review the information in one place. 1. 1 ### Request prices Choose chapters and recipients. 2. 2 ### Compare quotes Review replies in the comparison. 3. 3 ### Finish the calculation Resolve prices and open items. 4. 4 ### Check forms Review prefilled information. 5. 5 ### Prepare submission Download the quote and documents. Price enquiries ### Request the prices you need in one workflow. Choose the chapters and suppliers for your enquiry, right where you prepare the calculation. Before Copy items, write separate emails and compare replies manually. With KraftHub - ✓ Select chapters, suppliers and the reply deadline together. - ✓ Prepare enquiry documents as PDF or GAEB. - ✓ Review the email and attachments before sending. ✓ The enquiry stays connected to the bill of quantities. ![Supplier enquiries with scope, recipients and documents.](https://www.krafthub.ai/screens/lv/S06-Anfrage.webp) Supplier enquiries with scope, recipients and documents. Tender forms ### Forms built from the same calculation. Reuse company, project and calculation data in supported tender forms. Review the information before submitting. Before Enter the same data repeatedly in the quote, price breakdown and forms. With KraftHub - ✓ Prepare the offer letter and price breakdown using existing data. - ✓ Trace the source and review status of information. - ✓ Complete, check and download the forms. ✓ See which information still needs your review. ![Prepared tender forms in the electrical example.](https://www.krafthub.ai/screens/lv/S06-Formblaetter.webp) Prepared tender forms in the electrical example. Without a BoQ · Parts lists ### Turn a parts list into a calculation. Received a list from a planner or wholesaler? Import Excel or CSV files, or paste table rows into the calculation. Before Retype article numbers, quantities and prices one row at a time. With KraftHub - ✓ Map article number, description, quantity and price columns. - ✓ Match catalogue articles and use available wholesaler data. - ✓ Review price type and installation times before applying. ✓ Materials and labour become part of your calculation. ![Turn a parts list into a calculation.](https://www.krafthub.ai/screens/lv/S06-Stueckliste.webp) Turn a parts list into a calculation. ![Hager meter cabinet as an example of an imported parts list](https://www.krafthub.ai/screens/lv/hager_zaehlerschrank.webp) Excel · CSV Materials and labour become part of your calculation. [Discuss parts lists in a demo](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/demo) The complete submission ## A submission package ready for your review. Your calculation, quote and supported forms belong together. You remain in control of submission. [Try the GAEB calculator](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/sandbox/lv/elektro) No sign-up. A sample LV is ready. [Book a demo](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/demo) Practical questions ## Four questions we often hear. ### Will I just get text from an AI? You work with items, quantities, units and prices. Each item's source and cost components can be inspected. [Learn more](#kontrolle) ### GAEB does not contain ready-made prices, does it? The tender supplies the scope and quantities. KraftHub matches your articles, assemblies, supplier prices and past quotes to them. [Learn more](#preisquellen) ### Our suppliers send PDF quotes. Import PDF and UGL quotes and match their lines to BoQ items. Compare the matched quotes side by side. [Learn more](#preisspiegel) ### What if a suggestion does not fit? Review the price and scope, change the match or choose your own calculation. The quote remains your decision. [Learn more](#kontrolle) Beyond the quote ## The calculation follows the work. The job continues after the quote. KraftHub connects commercial data to the work in your project. 1. 1 ### Award The quote becomes an order. 2. 2 ### Work orders Assign work to staff and subcontractors. 3. 3 ### Materials and dates Plan quantities, hours and appointments. 4. 4 ### Progress Record completed work and variations. 5. 5 ### Invoice Bill the work and create e-invoices. ### Turn the quote into work orders. Assign work to staff and subcontractors. Quantities, materials and calculation data stay connected to the work order. [Explore project work](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/features/projects-sites) ![Turn the quote into work orders.](https://www.krafthub.ai/screens/lv/S08-Auftraege.webp) Turn the quote into work orders. ![Assign work to staff and subcontractors.](https://www.krafthub.ai/screens/lv/S07-Aufteilen.webp) Assign work to staff and subcontractors. ### Keep work orders, dates and tasks together. Plan work within the project and give participants the information they need. [Explore project work](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/features/projects-sites) ![Keep work orders, dates and tasks together.](https://www.krafthub.ai/screens/lv/S09-Auftrag.webp) Keep work orders, dates and tasks together. ### From completed work to invoice. Record the work performed and create invoices from it. XRechnung and ZUGFeRD are supported in the invoicing workflow. [Explore project work](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/features/projects-sites) ![Record completed work and variations.](https://www.krafthub.ai/screens/lv/S10c-Leistungen.webp) Record completed work and variations. ![From completed work to invoice.](https://www.krafthub.ai/screens/lv/S10d-Rechnung.webp) From completed work to invoice. ![Bill the work and create e-invoices.](https://www.krafthub.ai/screens/lv/S10d-ERechnung.webp) Bill the work and create e-invoices. Pricing & features ## The right module for your estimating. Basic is included in Kraft and Kraft+. Add Pro or Pro+ per estimator seat – for the users who calculate bills of quantities. ### Basic **included** in Kraft and Kraft+ From a GAEB bill of quantities to a quote, using prices from your own data. - ✓ GAEB import: X81, X83 and D83 - ✓ Item catalogue, DATANORM and past quotes - ✓ Installation times, assemblies and markups - ✓ Review filters and GAEB submission: X84 / D84 [View Kraft plans](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/pricing) ### Pro Recommended **€199**/ month per estimator seat, excluding VAT Everything in Basic plus AI estimating and the complete submission package. - ✓ PDF import, including scans and images - ✓ Supplier quotes and price enquiries - ✓ Unlimited AI line-item estimating included - ✓ Market prices, forms and overall costing [Book a demo](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/demo) ### Pro+ New **€299**/ month per estimator seat, excluding VAT Everything in Pro plus planning and coordination for project delivery. - ✓ Split large bills of quantities into subprojects - ✓ Automated supplier communication - ✓ Work planning from the priced bill of quantities Project cost control, post-calculation, variation opportunities and knowledge history are in development. [Book a demo](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/demo) ### An addition to your Kraft plan Pro and Pro+ require Kraft or Kraft+. Kraft starts at €99.99 per month with annual billing, for up to 5 users. An estimator seat is one user who prices bills of quantities. All prices exclude VAT. ### PDF import in Pro and Pro+ 100 pages per month and estimator seat included. Additional pages cost €0.20 each – only for bills of quantities in PDF format. ### Compare all features On smaller screens, swipe sideways to compare all three levels. Compare all features | Feature | Basic | Pro | Pro+ | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Import & review | | | | | GAEB import X81, X83, D83 – structure, item numbers, short and long descriptions, quantities | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Scope per item: supply, installation or both | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | AI PDF import – including scanned bills of quantities and images | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Archive import of past GAEB quotes and orders (X84, X86) | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Assign prices | | | | | Automatic matching from your item catalogue and DATANORM | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Semantic search in past quotes and invoices | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Installation times (e.g. Bürgerle) × hourly rate, correction factor per supplier | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Assemblies of materials and labour | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Markups per cost category, customer price profiles, source priority and tolerance | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Request prices from suppliers and subcontractors directly from the bill of quantities | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Automatically match supplier quotes (UGL, PDF) to items – including surcharges, freight and alternatives | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | AI item estimating from similar past items – adapted using short and long descriptions, unlimited use included | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Online market prices with source references | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Review, quote & export | | | | | Review filters (missing installation, open, needs review) and individual or bulk confirmation | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | GAEB plausibility checks against plans, preliminary notes and other documents | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Create a quote from the bill of quantities – retain item numbers and the price source per item | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | GAEB bid submission X84 / D84 with price components | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Export the priced bill of quantities as X86 / D86 and Excel | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Automatically complete tender forms | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Overall costing: costs and selling prices by cost category across the bill of quantities, plus LV chat | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | | Renegotiation and lump-sum pricing | ✗ Not included | In development | In development | | Pro+ · Delivery & cost control | | | | | Cost control and post-calculation – planned vs actual costs and profitability per project | ✗ Not included | ✗ Not included | In development | | Identify variation opportunities – spot extra costs and deviations early | ✗ Not included | ✗ Not included | In development | | Subprojects – split large bills of quantities into smaller projects | ✗ Not included | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | | Automated supplier communication – send enquiries and follow up on replies | ✗ Not included | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | | Work planning from the priced bill of quantities | ✗ Not included | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | | Knowledge history – reuse insights from past bills of quantities and projects | ✗ Not included | ✗ Not included | In development | Try it any time ## Work through a sample BoQ. No sign-up. The electrical exercise guides you through import, pricing, supplier comparison and forms. Restart whenever you like. 1. 1Choose GAEB with 500 or PDF with 50 items. 2. 2Follow example prices back to their sources. 3. 3Compare suppliers and prepare a demo quote. ### Your example is ready GAEB BoQ · 500 items PDF BoQ · 50 items [Try the GAEB calculator](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/sandbox/lv/elektro) The demo uses fictional data and prepared price examples. Your own files and live AI belong to the product, not this exercise. ## Want to discuss your own bill of quantities? Book a personal demo to discuss your workflow, price sources and business requirements. [Book a demo](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/demo) ### For larger businesses Multiple estimators, shared price data or an existing ERP? Explore the entry point for larger businesses. [For larger businesses](https://www.krafthub.ai/en/grossbetriebe/lv-kalkulation)