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Guides for building well
Plain-language guides from the Buildiary team on building a house in Pakistan and the Gulf: what happens when, what to check and what to write down.
The stages of building a house, from design to handover
The 14 stages of building a typical two-storey house in Pakistan and the Gulf, how long each takes, what depends on what, and what to check before moving on.
How to stop material going missing on a building site
Cement, steel, tiles and fittings are a large part of a house’s cost. A simple routine (order, receive, store, release, reconcile) keeps them under control.
How to keep a construction site diary that settles arguments
What a daily site diary should record (weather, people, work done, deliveries, instructions and problems) and why it protects owners and builders alike.
How to budget your house build and keep payments under control
Split the budget by phase, keep a contingency, decide finishes early, pay against work done and keep proof of every payment. A practical guide for home owners.
Roof slab casting checklist: what to check before, during and after the pour
A roof slab can’t be fixed after it sets. Check the formwork, steel, cover, services and concrete before you pour, and cure the slab properly afterwards.
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