With the way that prices of materials and labour is rising, doesn't it make sense for some innovations that will change the way we construct houses? I plan to start my house construction in the next 2-3 years and wanted to start studying the options that will enable me to build a house that is diffe...

I had selected 10x15 tiles for my bathroom. The tiles came in a quantity of 8 tiles per box. As per the calculated area, it comes out to around 8.33 sqft per box. However, the dealer claims that the company charges for 9 sqft per box and has charged me accordingly. This has increased my price by aro...

Yesterday I went to BBMP Contact Point in Ulsoor to ask about the khata certificate and khata extract. He asked me only for the last tax paid receipt and based on that accepted the application. The documents were given today. He did not ask me for any proof of identity, sale deed etc (even though I ...

Each load of sand is costing me around 30-35K more and even at these prices, it is not readily available. My contractor has reduced the number of people significantly but doesn't want to stop as once the labour leave, restarting is difficult according to him. I am almost 4-6 weeks behind schedule no...

Spoke to my architect today, he mentioned that it is likely to get resolved by monday

Is there some kind of sand lorry strike happening? My contractor has said that prices have shot up to almost 150 pcft and as a result the work on my building has ground to a halt

I assume that this is just the labour part, the material is being supplied by you?

I have been told that it has increased significantly. My contractor has got Trichy river sand for the roof slab. It is of very good quality no doubt. The agreed rate was 75 pcft, but he is now asking for 100 pcft for this load. I have 2 more loads, and when I questioned him, he has asked for any con...

I checked your quotation with the quote that I had got and it is mostly in line. In some items, your quotation is higher and in some, my contractor has quoted higher. I'd got 2-3 quotes and also done comparision with other quotes in this forum, so I think on the whole it is fine. Though one thing I ...

A question on the normal practice. We are pouring the concrete for the roof this friday. My contractor was telling me that the normal practice is that the owner will arrange the food for the gang that works (sort of like a goodwill gesture). I don't really have a problem with this, as the amount is ...