Preliminaries & Survey
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Running track BOQ · materials · quantities · Full PU · Sandwich · Spray Coat · German raw materials
Running Track BOQ Guide How to Build a Complete Bill of Quantities for an Athletics Track
A professional running-track BOQ should define the complete project scope—not only a square-metre rate for “tartan”. Civil works, drainage, asphalt or concrete, synthetic layers, EPDM/SBR, polyurethane materials, line marking, testing, documentation and logistics should be separated clearly enough that buyers can compare equivalent offers.
The surface BOQ must also match the selected track family. Full PU, Sandwich and Spray Coat use different layer sequences and different material quantities. A bid that says only “13 mm synthetic track” does not tell the buyer what materials are included, which layers create that thickness or whether two quotations describe the same system.
Sport Floor manufactures its own polyurethane sports-flooring materials and supplies coordinated track-system packages. German raw materials are used within applicable Sport Floor PU formulations, allowing the approved BOQ to move directly into primers, binders, SBR/EPDM, PU layers, line marking and international supply.
Layer-by-Layer BOQTrack materials are described according to actual system architecture.
German Raw MaterialsUsed within applicable Sport Floor polyurethane formulations.
Manufacturer-Direct QuantitiesApproved layer schedules can be converted into product purchase quantities.
International ProcurementBOQ, packing, documents and shipment scope can be coordinated for export.
What belongs in a running-track BOQ?
A complete BOQ follows the project from the ground to the finished lane marking
Running-track pricing becomes difficult to compare when the project is condensed into one item such as “Supply and install tartan track per m².” That description can hide major differences in earthworks, drainage, asphalt quality, synthetic system, EPDM/SBR quantities, testing and handover scope.
A stronger BOQ separates the work into measurable packages. Each item should identify what is being provided, the unit of measurement, quantity basis, technical requirement and whether supply, installation, testing or documentation is included.
This structure also helps international buyers. Civil work can be executed locally while Sport Floor supplies the synthetic material package, or the BOQ can support a complete construction scope where applicable.
Commercial rule: if two suppliers are not pricing the same scope and layer build-up, the lowest total price is not a meaningful comparison.
Major BOQ sections
Eight packages that make the project scope visible
Earthworks & Subgrade
Excavation, unsuitable-material removal, filling, compaction and formation preparation.
Drainage
Channels, sub-drains, collector pipes, chambers, outlets and associated civil works.
Sub-Base & Base Course
Free-draining and load-bearing aggregate layers according to civil design.
Asphalt / Concrete Base
Track-ready substrate including required levels, falls, preparation and acceptance.
Synthetic Track Surface
Primer, PU/SBR layers, pore sealer where required, PU upper layers, EPDM and other system materials.
Line Marking & Testing
Track markings, survey, surface tests and certification deliverables where specified.
Documents & Logistics
TDS, SDS, packing, certificates available for the order, loading and international transport scope.
System-specific BOQ
The surface BOQ changes with Full PU, Sandwich or Spray Coat
Major international system manufacturers describe these track families with different layer sequences. That means each system must have its own material schedule instead of one generic “PU track” line item.
Full PU BOQ structure
Describe the premium PU-rich system layer by layer
| BOQ item | Suggested description basis | Typical unit | Quantity basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate acceptance | Inspect approved asphalt/concrete base for planarity, condition, cleanliness and compatibility. | Item / m² | Complete surfacing area. |
| Primer | Compatible Sport Floor polyurethane primer for the accepted substrate. | kg / m² | Use current TDS consumption. |
| PU-rich structural layer(s) | Sport Floor Full PU structural polyurethane material with compatible granule incorporation according to approved system. | kg / m² | Current system TDS + approved thickness. |
| Upper PU layer | Dense polyurethane upper layer according to current Full PU build-up. | kg / m² | Current product data. |
| EPDM / surface granules | Selected granule grade/color for the exposed surface according to system. | kg / tonne | Net + approved broadcast/excess allowance. |
| Line marking | Compatible PU line-marking material and approved athletics layout. | Item / lm / kg | Final marking schedule. |
| Testing | Specified surface tests / certification scope where required. | Item | Project requirement. |
Sandwich BOQ structure
Separate the resilient base, transition layer and dense PU wearing construction
| BOQ item | Suggested description basis | Typical unit | Quantity basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primer | Compatible Sport Floor primer for approved asphalt/concrete substrate. | kg / m² | Current TDS consumption. |
| SBR / rubber granules | Selected granule size for resilient base layer. | kg / tonne | Layer volume / current system specification. |
| PU binder | Sport Floor compatible binder for PU-bound SBR resilient layer. | kg | Current Sport Floor binder ratio / TDS. |
| Pore sealer | Sport Floor pore-sealing layer over resilient rubber base. | kg / m² | Current TDS and base condition. |
| Dense PU upper layer | Sport Floor self-leveling/dense polyurethane layer according to Sandwich build-up. | kg / m² | Approved thickness + current product data. |
| EPDM granules | Selected EPDM grade/color for exposed surface. | kg / tonne | Net + approved broadcast/excess allowance. |
| Line marking | Compatible athletics line-marking system. | Item / lm / kg | Approved marking plan. |
Spray Coat BOQ structure
Keep the resilient base and sprayed wearing system separate
| BOQ item | Suggested description basis | Typical unit | Quantity basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primer | Compatible primer for accepted substrate. | kg / m² | Current Sport Floor TDS. |
| SBR / rubber granules | Selected granules for resilient porous/base layer. | kg / tonne | Approved base-layer design. |
| PU binder | Compatible polyurethane binder for resilient granule layer. | kg | Current binder ratio / system data. |
| Spray PU material | Sport Floor spray-applied polyurethane material compatible with selected fine EPDM. | kg / m² | Current system TDS and required passes. |
| Fine EPDM granules | Selected grade/color for sprayed wearing surface. | kg / tonne | Current spray-system specification. |
| Line marking | Compatible line-marking material for final track layout. | Item / lm / kg | Approved lane/event marking plan. |
From area to material quantities
Square metres are only the first input
A track area of 5,000 m² does not tell you how many tonnes of rubber, kilograms of binder or drums of polyurethane are required. Material quantity depends on the selected system, each layer's approved thickness, product density or consumption, granule grading and installation method.
Some broadcast systems also require purchase quantities greater than the final net embedded granule quantity because excess material is used during installation and recovered or managed according to the application method.
The correct process is therefore: measure area → approve system → approve layers → apply current Sport Floor TDS → add the project-approved allowance → convert to practical purchase and packing units.
Units of measurement
Use the unit that makes the scope measurable and auditable
| BOQ scope | Common measurement unit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Excavation / fill | m³ | Volume-based civil quantity. |
| Aggregate sub-base | m³ / tonne / m² at defined thickness | Depends on project measurement method. |
| Asphalt / concrete | m² at defined build-up / tonne / m³ | Must identify the designed civil layer. |
| Drain channels | linear metre | Measured along installed channel length. |
| Pipes | linear metre | Separated by diameter/material where applicable. |
| Primer / PU / sealer | kg or m² with defined consumption | Material purchasing relies on current product data. |
| EPDM / SBR | kg / tonne | Procurement and export quantities. |
| Surface installation | m² | Useful for labor/application where the system is already defined. |
| Line marking | item / lm / complete track | Depends on pricing method and lane/event schedule. |
| Testing / certification | item / lump sum | Defined deliverable rather than material quantity. |
The German raw-material advantage
The BOQ becomes stronger when the PU materials come from one coordinated manufacturer
German Raw Materials
Sport Floor uses German raw materials within applicable polyurethane primers, binders, intermediate layers and finishing formulations.
Own PU Product Family
Sport Floor manufactures the key polyurethane products surrounding the track build-up instead of assembling unrelated products from multiple suppliers.
Manufacturer + Installer + Exporter
Sport Floor combines material manufacturing, application experience and direct global supply when converting a BOQ into an order.
What should not be hidden inside one m² rate?
Separate items that can change the project price materially
Base Repair
Existing cracks, low spots or failed asphalt should not be silently included without defined scope.
Drainage
Channels, pipes and outfalls can materially change total project cost.
Extra Thickness
Using PU materials to compensate for civil tolerances changes consumption significantly.
Testing
Laboratory, site or certification testing should be stated explicitly where required.
Equipment
Kerbs, take-off boards, steeplechase, cages or other athletics equipment are separate project items.
Site Mobilization
Access, accommodation, equipment mobilization and temporary works vary by site.
Freight & Duties
International shipment, local clearance and taxes should match the agreed commercial terms.
Waste / Excess
Project-approved allowances should be visible rather than hidden inside unexplained quantities.
How to compare contractor quotations
Normalize the scope before comparing the final number
| Check | Why it matters | What the buyer should request |
|---|---|---|
| Same track system? | Full PU, Sandwich and Spray Coat have different material intensity. | Named system family and layer sequence. |
| Same thickness? | Total millimetres and layer distribution affect quantities. | Layer-by-layer approved thickness. |
| Same materials? | Different PU, binder and EPDM/SBR grades are not equivalent. | Product names / current TDS. |
| Same civil scope? | One quote may include drainage/base while another excludes them. | Clear inclusions and exclusions. |
| Same testing? | Certification and testing can add meaningful cost. | Defined testing deliverables. |
| Same logistics? | Ex-works, FOB, CIF or delivered pricing cannot be compared directly. | Commercial basis / Incoterm where applicable. |
| Same warranty/maintenance scope? | Handover and aftercare can differ. | Written warranty conditions and maintenance requirements. |
World Athletics & testing context
Certification belongs to the exact product and facility scope
World Athletics maintains current lists of certified track-surfacing products and certified athletics facilities. The generic words Full PU, Sandwich or Spray Coat are not themselves a certificate.
If the tender requires certification, the BOQ should identify the required product/facility certification scope, laboratory/site testing, survey, marking and documentation rather than assuming that any track of a nominal thickness automatically qualifies.
Testing should therefore appear as a deliberate BOQ deliverable where required—not as an undefined promise hidden inside the surface price.
Material-supply BOQ for international buyers
Separate local construction from manufacturer-direct material supply
Many international projects already have a local civil contractor but need a reliable source for the synthetic track system. In this case, the BOQ can be split so that earthworks, drainage and asphalt/concrete remain local while Sport Floor supplies the PU and rubber material package.
| Material-supply item | Information required | Sport Floor output |
|---|---|---|
| Primer | Substrate type + area. | Compatible product and quantity from current TDS. |
| PU Binder | Rubber type, granule size, layer design. | Binder route and project quantity. |
| SBR / Rubber Granules | System, base thickness and area. | Required granule quantity. |
| Pore Sealer | Sandwich / sealed resilient-base area. | Current product quantity. |
| Dense / Self-Leveling PU | System layer thickness and area. | PU material quantity. |
| EPDM Granules | Grade, size, color and surface system. | Net/purchase quantity according to application method. |
| Spray Material | Spray Coat area and current system build-up. | PU + fine EPDM quantity. |
| Line Paint | Track layout and marking scope. | Compatible material quantity. |
| Documents | Tender/consultant requirements. | Available TDS, SDS, packing and supporting documents. |
Common BOQ mistakes
A weak BOQ creates variation orders, missing materials and false price comparisons
One “Tartan” Item
Fails to define the system, layers, materials and testing scope.
No Layer Thickness
Prevents accurate material calculation and bid comparison.
Generic kg/m²
Consumption copied from another manufacturer's formulation may be wrong for Sport Floor products.
Missing Drainage
Creates major cost variation after civil construction begins.
No Waste / Broadcast Logic
Net embedded granules and actual purchase quantity can differ.
Undefined Export Basis
Material price cannot be compared fairly if freight, packing and delivery scope differ.
Related Sport Floor resources
Move from BOQ to design, quantities and procurement
Running Track BOQ FAQ
Questions contractors and buyers ask before pricing the project
What should a running-track BOQ include?
A complete BOQ can include preliminaries, earthworks, drainage, sub-base/base course, asphalt or concrete, synthetic surface layers, line marking, testing, documentation and logistics according to project scope.
Can I price a running track only by square metre?
A square-metre rate can be useful after the system and scope are defined, but by itself it does not show layer sequence, material quantities, civil works, drainage or testing.
Is the BOQ the same for Full PU, Sandwich and Spray Coat?
No. Each system has a different layer architecture and material requirement, so the synthetic-surface BOQ should be system-specific.
What is included in a Sandwich-track BOQ?
Typical categories include primer, PU-bound SBR resilient base, pore sealer, dense PU upper layer, EPDM granules and line marking, subject to the exact Sport Floor system.
What is included in a Spray Coat BOQ?
Typical categories include primer, PU-bound SBR base, spray polyurethane material, fine EPDM granules and line marking, subject to the current system data.
How do I calculate PU material quantity?
Use the actual surface area, approved layer thickness/build-up and the current Sport Floor product TDS. Do not copy another manufacturer's kg/m².
How do I calculate EPDM and SBR quantity?
Quantity depends on layer design, granule size, system type, area and application method. Broadcast systems may require a purchase quantity above the final net embedded amount.
Should drainage be a separate BOQ section?
Yes. Channels, pipes, chambers, outlets and subsurface drainage can materially affect project cost and should be visible.
Should testing be priced separately?
Where the project requires laboratory, site or certification testing, the deliverable should be defined clearly in the BOQ.
Can Sport Floor prepare material quantities from my BOQ?
Yes. Send the approved system, layer schedule, area, substrate, EPDM/SBR requirements and destination. Sport Floor can calculate a coordinated supply package using current product data.
Does Sport Floor manufacture the PU materials?
Yes. Sport Floor manufactures polyurethane sports-flooring products and uses them in sports applications.
Does Sport Floor use German raw materials?
Yes. German raw materials are used within applicable Sport Floor polyurethane formulations.
Can Sport Floor supply materials without doing the local civil construction?
Yes. International projects can use local civil contractors while Sport Floor supplies the approved PU, EPDM, SBR and related synthetic-surface material package.
Can Sport Floor export the complete track material package?
Yes. International contractors, distributors, importers and project buyers can request coordinated material supply, packing and available technical documents at info@sportfloor-m.com.
BOQ · quantities · PU · EPDM · SBR · German raw materials · global supply
Define the track first. Calculate the materials second. Compare prices third.
Send the track area, selected system, layer schedule, civil scope, drainage scope, testing requirements and destination. Sport Floor can convert the approved BOQ into a coordinated material quantity and international supply package.