Residential
Your home is your identity and you get only one chance to build it. To take the right decisions at the right time, it is important to understand the basics of home building.
We have created a list of important terms related to stages, practices or materials around home building which will help you to take informed choices at every step.
Building with confidence starts with knowledge—explore our glossary for essential construction terms and insights that will help you make the right decisions at every stage of your home-building journey. Click below to learn more.
Home Construction Phase and Checklist
Pre-Construction Checklist
- Land & Legal
- Land title & ownership verification
- Zoning and land-use permissions
- Soil test (to determine load-bearing capacity)
- Site survey and demarcation
- Planning & Design
- Architectural plan approval
- Structural design (with RCC specifics)
- Plumbing and electrical layouts
- Building permit from local authority
- Budget & Team
- Cost estimation (materials, labor, contingencies)
- Hiring architect, structural engineer, contractor
Construction Phase Checklist
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Site clearance (trees, rocks, old structures)
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Setting out (marking foundation layout)
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Temporary utilities (water, electricity, storage)
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Excavation as per layout
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PCC (Plain Cement Concrete) bed
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Footing formwork and steel reinforcement
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RCC footing casting
- Curing
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Foundation wall / retaining wall with brick or block
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Backfilling with proper compaction
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DPC (Damp Proof Course)
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Plinth beam (RCC)
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Brick masonry walls (as per plan)
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Lintel beams above doors/windows (RCC)
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RCC columns (as per structural design)
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RCC beams (with shuttering, reinforcement, concrete pouring)
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Curing of RCC elements
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Slab formwork (shuttering)
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Reinforcement placing (per design)
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Electrical conduit laying (if needed in slab)
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RCC slab casting (vibrator used for compaction)
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Curing for at least 14 days
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Formwork, reinforcement, and slab for stairs
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Tread/riser layout and casting
Post-Structure Work
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Internal and external plastering
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Waterproofing (bathrooms, terraces, external walls)
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Putty / POP for interior walls
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Floor leveling
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Tiling or other flooring materials
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Frame fixing (after lintel)
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Shutter installation (wooden/aluminum/UPVC)
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Concealed wiring and piping
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Switchboard installation and alignment
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Electrical fixture mounting (lights, fans, sockets)
- Circuit breaker and distribution panel setup
- Earthing and surge protection installation
- Underground drainage pipeline installation
- Sewage line connection to main system
- Manhole and inspection chamber setup
- Rainwater drainage and stormwater management
Final Works
- Painting (primer + top coat)
- Sanitary fittings (toilets, washbasins, taps)
- Electrical fixtures (lights, fans, outlets)
- Modular furniture or cabinetry
- Final site cleanup
- Landscaping or boundary wall (if needed)
Post-Construction Checks
- Structural integrity & safety inspection
- Waterproofing and seepage checks
- Electrical system testing
- Plumbing pressure test
- Occupancy certificate (if required by law)
- Final walkthrough with contractor
Bhawan Nirman Anumati Checklist
During the Map Designing Process
- Verify the plot's dimensions, boundaries, slope, and adjacent road measurements with a surveyor or technician.
- Assess the availability of utilities such as drinking water, drainage, electricity, and telephone services.
- Formalize an agreement with a technician for the map design.
- Discuss the municipal or village council's building standards with the technician.
- Clearly communicate your specific requirements to the technician.
During the First Phase of Construction Approval
- Consult with your technician about the building permit procedures of the respective municipality or village council.
- Purchase the map approval form from the municipal or village office.
- Review the map approval flowchart and ward charter provided.
- Submit an application for the first phase of construction (up to the plinth level) to the municipality or village council.
- Provide all necessary documents, completed forms, and maps along with your application.
- Ensure that a 15-day public notice is published regarding the application.
During Construction Up to the Plinth Level
- Commence construction only after obtaining the first phase approval.
- Enter into an agreement with a supervisory technician to oversee the construction.
- Formalize a contract with a contractor responsible for the construction work.
- Discuss with suppliers about the availability, pricing, transportation, and payment terms for construction materials.
- Familiarize yourself with the quality standards for construction materials.
- Plan the storage of construction materials in consultation with the technician or contractor.
- Have the technician lay out the approved map on the ground at the construction site.
- Key stages in construction up to the plinth level include layout of the foundation and pillars, fabrication and binding of reinforcement bars for the foundation, pillars, and beams, and pouring of concrete for the foundation, pillars, and beams.
- Keep the approved map at the construction site during the building process.
- After completing construction up to the plinth level, ensure the supervisory technician prepares a technical report.