CONSTRUCTION | An Architect Explains

Building construction is the process of preparing for and constructing ‘buildings’. Construction starts with planning, design and financing and continues until the structure is ready for occupancy. Far from being a single activity, construction involves human multitasking such as designing by an architect, managing by a project manager and supervising by a contractor. An Architect explains how the successful execution of a project is achieved……

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CONTRACTORS | An Architect Explains

A contractor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a construction site, management of vendors and trades and the overall coordination of a building project. A contractor submits an estimate of the project cost and if he is selected, is employed by the client on the advice of the architect, engineer. The contractor studies the contract documents including drawings, project manual, specifications prepared by the architect and signs a Contract agreement with the client……

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HOUSE CONSTRUCTION IN INDIA

Today, with the easy availability of housing loans, with better and competitive professional services, and with innumerable building materials and products in the market, people can dream of building a unique and attractive building that reflects their aspirations. But often times, people are overwhelmed by the construction due to unforeseen delays, bad work, mistakes and unprofessional behaviour by the building team. To make the whole construction easier, an Architect in India explains how you can steel yourself by being well prepared……

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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | HOUSE CONSTRUCTION | An Architect Explains

House construction is the process of constructing a house and involves several actions- from the initial clearing of the site to the final house warming ceremony. The process of house construction can become one of the most trying periods in your life if there is no proper guidance, planning and co-ordination. For hassle-free house construction, Vastu Shastra has formulated some guidelines which can be useful for you. An Architect has explained these Vastu guidelines logically so that you can refer to them during your house construction……

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BUILDING MATERIALS | An Architect Explains

Building material is any material which is used for construction purposes. Many naturally occurring substances, such as clay, rocks, sand, and wood and man-made products that use natural materials or synthetic substances are used. The choice of building materials depends on the cost, durability, maintenance, ease in handling etc. An Architect helps you in deciding the best building material for your construction…….

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BUILDING PRODUCTS | An Architect Explains

The term “building products” often refers to ready-made products/sections, made from various materials and fitted for use in a building. The building products exclude the building materials used to construct the building architecture. They include fixtures, windows, doors, cabinets, staircases, accessories, elevators etc. An Architect explains the types of building products used in a building along with their uses, pros and cons…….

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