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Parquet flooring refers to a particular type of wooden flooring that consists of a geometric pattern from formed by placing tiny wooden slats together. It’s texture and durability is similar to hardwood floor as the strips are made of hardwood. This form of flooring was first introduced in the 17th century in France as a cheaper substitute to marble. Today it is a popular choice due to its aesthetic appeal.
10 Jul 2026
A junction box, also known as a J-box is a wall-mounted unit that contains all the electrical connections in a house. It serves as the communal meeting spot for electrical wires, where they connect before moving on throughout the house. These boxes protect the electrical connections from external forces and inhabitants of the house from accidental electric shocks. A J-box is usually made up of plastic or metal, wall mounted and concealed behind an access panel.
09 Jul 2026
Modular kitchens are kitchens that can be assembled using individual units. Each unit can be personalised to suit your needs, appliances and incorporate the latest technology. These units are then fitted to form the skeleton of the new kitchen. The biggest advantage of modular kitchens are that they can be assembled and reassembled, making it easier to move into different homes. In contrast, civil kitchens have cabinets that are permanently built into the space, making it impossible to dismantle later.
08 Jul 2026
Plywood is a form of engineered wood that is manufactured by binding or fixing resin and wood fibre sheets together. Thin layers or “plies” of wood veneer that are glued together with adjacent layers having their wood grain rotated up to 90 degrees to one another. Different tree species and glues are used to create different final products, and in all cases, they are finished with a bonding process that involves heat and pressure. Plywood has low moisture content, making it easy to use outdoors. It is also economic to procure, making it a popular material to use for interiors in India.
07 Jul 2026
Gypsum board, commonly known as drywall, prefers to a building material used for walls, ceilings and partition systems in residential and commercial units. It is a panel made of calcium sulphate dihydrate (gypsum), typically extruded between thick sheets of facer and backer paper. Gypsum boards are light weight, fire resistant, economic, offer sound insulation and can be used to create a monolithic surface for interiors.
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06 Jul 2026
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.
03 Jul 2026
This refers to the mechanical, electrical and plumbing services in the design and construction of the building. Builders enlist firms specialising in MEP services for the construction of their building.
02 Jul 2026
Configuration refers to the arrangements of different elements in a particular form or combination. In real estate, configuration refers to the arrangement of different rooms in a single unit (flat).
01 Jul 2026
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.
30 Jun 2026
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.
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