Ever wondered what the term built-up area mentioned alongside carpet area or usable area in property advertisements meant? You could also see this term in blueprints and project specifications documents used by architects and engineers. In simple terms, the term...

Super built-up area reveals the extent of a piece of property that is on the market for purchase and sales. It includes the carpet area and the proportionate share of the intermediate and upper floors and corridors. In this blog,...

In homes, beading is commonly used in interior trim and molding. For instance, the edges of wooden door frames, window frames, and baseboards often feature beading to add a decorative touch.  Beading can be a decorative element , adding it...

What is shuttering? Shuttering or formwork is the temporary or permanent mold used in construction to support the shape of concrete until hardening and award of strength. This becomes very imperative while constructing concrete-based structures like walls, slabs, columns, beams,...

Roofing is an overlooked feature in building construction. It is often designed depending on the location, climatic conditions, and the type of construction. Roofing plays a key role in highlighting the entire building’s features. This blog explains the different types...

Filler slab construction has received significant attention in recent years. This is due to its sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and structural efficiency.  This method helps in reducing the amount of concrete and steel. They use locally available materials like eco-friendly materials.  In...

What is Skirting in Construction Skirting is a strip of material. It’s usually made of wood, plastic, or tile. which is installed along the bottom of the walls where they meet the floor. It covers the joint between the wall...

When it comes to construction, joints are very important for structures’ strength and durability. They are essentially the areas where dissimilar materials of building adjoin and are necessary to allow motion control, enable expansion and contraction, and maintain integrity in...