This is Good info. All the material required for Electrical contractor before molding can be bought directly from the manufacturer.

Latest Price list http://www.vippipe.com/catalog/VIP.Pric ... 2_2014.pdf

On stilt/Ground floor, you are having partial parking and partial residential unit, make sure that the level of the residential unit is at least 6" higher.

Hi, Today I got quote from Sunvik flyash solid blocks. This is the same company which sells steel. As they have captive power plant, they recycle flyash by manufacturing blocks. Though their rates are around same as APCO E grade, they are inclusive of transport (from Sira) and can be used for load b...

Hi, Today I got quote from Sunvik flyash solid blocks. This is the same company which sells steel. As they have captive power plant, they recycle flyash by manufacturing blocks. Though their rates are around same as APCO E grade, they are inclusive of transport (from Sira) and can be used for load b...

Are there any constraints in porotherm based walls for electrical conduites, plumbing, fixing screws and other fixtures etc.?

thanks in advance..

The grapevine says it is due to cartel. Some acquisitions etc are happening and they benefit by higher cement prices by getting higher valuations and stock market prices.

Hi Thanga, Here is my 2 cents opinion, but architect will of course guide you better. You have two options: 1. Uniform level for all rooms/parking. In this case, 2 feet is minimum level. This is because, our raod laying technology increases level of roads by 6 inches once in 2-4 years when road is l...

Hi,

TISCO has an simple estimator for basic building materials:
http://www.tatatiscon.co.in/home-builde ... mator.aspx

Has anyone used it? It says the values are withing +/-25%. What is your experience?

Sanjay

Hi,

I have started construction on 40x60 site with Stilts + 2 or 3 floors.

Please review this typical floor plan.

PS: Already footing is done, so I cannot change the pillars , but other suggestions for improvement are welcome!

Sanjay

Has any body tried to incorporate a solar cooker that is built into a small window in the kitchen wall (like window Air conditioner)? This can be accessible from inside the kitchen directly. Various designs are available on the web: 1. http://solarcooking.org/wallovn1.htm 2. http://solarcooking.org/...