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20 Mar 2024
A façade refers to the front or exteriors of a building. A facade can serve many purposes such as adding to the aesthetics of the property, establishing a theme, protecting or supporting the building structure, and conserving energy.
19 Mar 2024
A Completion Certificate (CC) is given to a project when it has been developed according to the sanctioned plans and has met all other building standards as prescribed by the local governing authority. In Maharashtra, in order to procure a CC, the builder’s architect must submit a formal letter stating that the construction has been completed according to the standards set forth in the IOD and CC. A completion certificate (CC) can be procured for a particular building (BCC) and for a project as a whole.
18 Mar 2024
An Occupancy Certificate (OC) is a document that certifies that a building has been constructed and developed as per the approved plans and complies with all the necessary safety norms and regulations. The certificate is issued by the local municipal authority after construction is completed, and serves as proof that the building is ready for occupancy. It is illegal to occupy a flat in a building which has not received an Occupancy Certificate.
15 Mar 2024
Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) is a composite building material that consists of structural concrete and a reinforcing material such as steel. The tensile strength of steel and the compressive strength of concrete work together to sustain stresses over considerable spans. The reinforcing steel can be in the form of rods, bars, or mesh. The invention of reinforced concrete in the 19th century revolutionized the construction industry, and concrete became one of the world’s most common building materials.
14 Mar 2024
Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) in construction refers to a type of concrete that consists of cement, fine aggregates (such as sand), coarse aggregates (such as gravel or crushed stone), and water. PCC is a simple and commonly used form of concrete that does not contain any reinforcing materials like steel bars. It is primarily used for non-structural components or applications where structural strength is not a critical factor.
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13 Mar 2024
The carpet area of a flat refers to the actual useable space within a property. It represents the area on which one can place a carpet. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 describes carpet area as the net useable floor area of an apartment, excluding the area covered by external walls, areas under service shafts, exclusive balcony or verandah area and open terrace area, but includes the area covered by the internal partition walls of the apartment.
12 Mar 2024
Precast concrete, also known as prefabricated concrete is an alternative to cast-in-situ concrete. It is produced at an off-site controlled factory environment where moulds are used to cast elements such as slabs, walls, columns, beams, etc which are then transported to the construction site for assembly. This method eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site casting and curing, allowing for faster project completion.
11 Mar 2024
Aluminium formwork system is a building system used to form cast-in-place concrete structures of buildings. This formwork is made of aluminium alloy, which is very strong and has high tensile strength. Unlike steel, aluminium can be used several times. Lightweight aluminium is also easy to handle and quick to operate making it highly adaptable and cost-effective.
08 Mar 2024
Townships are self-sustaining communities built on large land parcels that offer several amenities and services. Built to create the feeling of a mini city within a city, mixed townships generally comprise of residential complexes, office buildings, medical care, education institutes, restaurants, malls and retail units. Residents of townships enjoy common amenities that may include but are not limited to parks, gymkhanas, clubhouses, recreation centres and more. Townships aim to foster a sense of community living while providing convenience. Initially built on the outskirts, townships are now becoming increasing common within major metro cities.
07 Mar 2024
A Resident Welfare Association (RWAs) are non-government entity responsible for overseeing the upkeep and interest of a residential society in a colony or city. RWAs also organise events, collect monthly maintenance from members and safeguard the interest and rights of its members. The Societies Registration Act 1860 governs RWAs in India. A minimum of seven adult individuals are needed to form and register an RWA.
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