Either you build a house or a commercial complex – Finance is always a major factor. Smartly planning the use of all the materials during the building period can save you a fortune. We are providing a few tips on how to minimize construction cost. It will help you plan things in advance. Additionally, you can share these tips with your friends and help them in need.

Plan in advance

Always plan the construction timeline and schedule in advance. Many elements like availability of material, workers and equipment shall be available when you need. During construction, know what material is available to your workers and what they are going to need soon. This will save you from paying them for idol hours.

Keep Drawings for Everything

You must have construction drawings for every tiny detail. A simple misunderstanding can cost you thousands of rupees along with precious time. You can also spot any inaccuracy during construction. In absence of architectural drawings, you and your contractor might have different expectations.

Discuss Detail with Contractors

After finalizing all the details with family and your architect, discuss it with your contractors. Sometimes few contractors are incapable of constructing the exact designs. It could be due to a budget limit or material unavailability in your region.

Hire an ARCHITECT

It might sound expensive to you but trust me, this is the best way to save your money. An architect is an expert about how to minimize construction cost through simple methods. If you spend thousands on architectural consultancy, it will guaranteed save you lacs of rupees. You can even avail free architectural consultancy through some firms.

Reuse the construction waste

You can use a lot of construction waste in your building. For example, the daily concrete waste could be used during flooring of first level. One can also use tile and marble waste for paving path in your garden. Other elements like plumbing and electrical waste could be used to create unique elements.

Consult your Architect for more tips on how to minimize construction cost. We have a few other articles on cheap construction tips and methods, do not forget to check them out!