Construction Cost

[Vimal]

While the general costs for the construction is around 1300 - 1500 sft there are many ways to control costs and be environmentally conscious too and also have long term energy savings by using the right materials, fluid design and employing the right architects and contractors. There are many alternative technilogies now available which cnan really benefit a group of people who want to build their houses diffently with not only newer, but better, faster and competitive technology.
regards
MOhan VK

Can you quote some examples for right materials, fluid design, alternative technologies that can bring down the construction cost ?

Your information will be helpful to the forum.

Thanks
Vimal

[JollyRogers]

Thanks a lot Dream_home, your tips surely will help a lot of folks out here.
As requested from various members here, it will be good if you can post the names/location of the distributors so that it will benefit the community. (Specially the tiles, Paint, bath fittings, wood, cables, cement).
Alternatively if you are not comfortable providing these details on the post, can you message me these details?
Thanks for your help!

[mohanvk]

Obviously, most important is hiring your architect and contractor. go with someone who matches your wavelength and the scale of your construction. Choose the contractor after a background check and seeing the quality of his construction. Keep in mind, that it is not always the contractors fault if a particular project didnt finish on time, funding is a major cause.
Ensure you have aproper budget and are clear about your requirements and if the design matches the same. Most cost over runs happen due to changes and modifications and time delays that are connected. Be clear and ask for clarifications on the scope of work, both with your architect and contractor. Make a list of what items is covered with your contractor, and what are your supply items, including approvals.
Do ask your contractor for info on new products and technology. Newer technology in many cases reduces costs.
All the best in building your dream home!
regards
Mohan VK

[Vimal]

Was that a vaporware from dream_home to mislead many members in the forum ???

[Jayarani_jestina]

ramks - if you see the variance from 1300 to 1800 (that is about 38% - this included the change in price of sand, cement, steel etc. and the selections we made). I will try to dig out the quote (only I have a hard copy and will have to scan it or get it entered into excel) and send it to your email id. Good luck.

Hi blrsiteseeker,
can you please share the quote to my id too - jayarani.jestina@gmail.com

[bbllaazzee]

Does it makes sense to place this scan copy in the material prices section for reference for everyone? Assuming blrsiteseeker is ok with it.

[blrsiteseeker]

I am not comfortable placing the entire quote on the forum, but will help with questions as and when they arise.

[namburi]

HI Guys,
Sharing the costing details of a finished project of some ones in public forum is not recommended for various reasons.Thanks to blrsiteseeker for answering the questions and sharing his experiences with forum members

Regards
ADMIN

[JollyRogers]

I have started the construction of my house in KHB layout. Whenever possible, I will try to post the rates of various commodities etc. Since am a novice, excuse me if there are any mistakes made. To begin with the Land excavation costs: Rs.6.50 per CFT, foundation depth of 4 and half feet to 6 and half feet. Quote for 20 mm jelly stones by a known source 21 Rs. cft.

[JollyRogers]

Got a JCB to get the foundation pits dug, and then manual labour to get the finishing done. The depths are now 5 and half feet to 7 and half feet. Got Cement blocks for constucting sheds for workers and storage area. Cost 21 Rupees for 6 inch cement block. 40 MM Jelly costed me Rs.17.50 per CFT. (Machine cut).