#1 Planning Phase
“Planning is most important part of any project and if done right, completion of planning phase would mean you are already half way through project completion”
In this chapter we will go in depth of planning starting from clarification on feasibility study of purchase v/s rent, Land purchase steps & Document, Finance Loan, Construction documents , laying down project time plan, 2D and 3D plan modeling & visualization, contractor evaluation and most important of all honest reviews and feedback from on self occupied house owners.
#2 Civil Works
Congratulations if you have completed planning phase, as you are already half way through. Now lets cast you ideas into the solid structure. This phase is labour intensive, requires large workforce, many stake holders coordinating and executing synchronously.We are confident you will be able to manage this well as we have already studied these in “Feasibility & Timeline”.
We have provide the below step by step guide, quality checks at each step and FAQ that ensure the best outcome of civil construction phase. So pin this page and Best of Luck !!
# 2.1 Foundation
“It is in the roots, not the branches, that a tree’s greatest strength lies.”
Foundation is among the most important structural component of a building. In case of natural calamity like earth-quick, flooding, land slide , hurricane, etc a good foundation could be the difference between life and death of residence.
It is best to personally ensure the right quality of work is done at this stage as any computerize might lead to structural vulnerability. Read more details on how to lay a foundation right.
- Excavation
- Lay Foundation Bed
- Pillar column casting
- Stone Foundation
- Plinth Beam
- FAQs
# 2.2 Walls & Pillar
“Fortress’s Strong walls shake but don’t collapse easily “
Walls give shape and strength to the building. It is a responsible for keeping you and your family safe from the external worldly element like extreme heat, cold, rain, wild animals, robbery, annoying neighbors.
it is where you will be hanging your photo frames, TV, awards trophies, etc. To claim title “wall of fame” follow the below steps.
- Use right materials & timely curing
- Ventilation, Doors, windows
- Light and visibility
- Type of beam (lintel beam / Tie beam / column beam, Cantilever beam)
- FAQ
# 2.3 Roof
- Water proofing roof
- UV protect
- Insulation material
- etc
#2.4 Plumbing
Plumbing has been one of the most crucial utility activity. Quality of plumbing determines quality of health of building and its resident. No one understood this better then planners of mohan-jadora city built around 2500 BCE.
Compromising at plumbing can prove costly as it entwine with structural components like walls , foundation & roof. In this chapter we will discuss
- Ensure good health of building
- Reduce need for frequent serving
- Various components of plumbing
- Water Softener
- Solar water Heater
- Rain Water Harvesting
- Water Proofing
- …. Many more.
# 2.5 Electricity
Today nothing runs without electricity Ex : Light, fan, TV, Fridge, washing machines, vehicles , cookwares & many more to come. Every thing is migrating to electric and will continue to do so in coming future too.
In this chapter we discuss
- Safety from electrocution
- Earthing and lighting strikes
- fire-safe wiring
- power saving devices
- improve aesthetics and ambiance lighting.
# 2.6 Flooring
Our feet contact floor all the time to move around the floor. the floor has to also endure food spillage heavy wight of the furniture, etc. Thus cleaning the floor with high mobility on regular daily bases is a practice most fallowed.
In this chapter we will discuss how to choose different materials, costing, Pro/Corn for flooring option in market.
# 2.7 Plastering
Plastering is the skin of the building as it gets to decide how healthy & aesthetic the walls look. It helps to shield the internal structural components of the building from the external elements like rain water seeping into electric pipes, brick walls & Steel rods of the beam. It is also concealing them.
Plastering requires careful nourishing to cascade a smooth finishing feel. In this chapter we will discuss
- Plaster curing Importance
- Crack free walls
- waterproof & healthy walls
- White Wash
- Wall Putty
# 2.8 Painting
Paint helps prevent rusting, corrosion in metals, weathering of concrete structure, gives aesthetic looks to the building, etc.
Interior selective colors help regulate good mood and positive vibe. A fine finish of pain involves multiple steps of painting and is define by the quality plastering from previous stage. In this chapter we will discuss
- Paint layers
- Paint selection
- Color selection
- waterproof wall paints
- UV reflective roof paint
- Etc
# 2.9 Interior Design
Interior is the final stage of construction before moving-in. It aims to make optimum utilization of space and ease of use.
Many make mistake of down sizing early involvement of interior planning thus some time having to make civil changes or readjusting interior to already built civil structure. Thus computerizing the optimum utilization of space. Time plan of interior goes parallel hand in hand with from the first stage of construction till the last stage.In this chapter we discuss
- Interior materials type
- Lifespan
- Ventilation
- lighting
- Cost, Quality & Time
# 3 Service & Maintenance
Owning a house has its own challenges to ensure periodic maintenance / servicing. In chapter 2 we have already discussed all quality items at every stage of construction that will decrease the need for expenditures on servicing and maintenance. In case you are new to this article and are looking ways to decrease servicing expenditure we will in this chapter.
# 4 Civil Construction Materials
Steel
Concrete
Brick
Wood
Paint
