Comparing only the square-foot rate
Different allowances or excluded works can make two quotations incomparable.
Better decision
Compare the same area basis, specifications, taxes and exclusions.
Clear steps. Confident decisions.
Before constructionFrom your first idea.
From your first idea.
To a plan we can build.
We explain the next decision and what it produces. Project-specific design begins after the design scope, fee and advance are agreed.
01DISCOVERY MEETING + REQUIREMENT FREEZE
We begin with a discovery meeting with the users to understand the family, lifestyle, priorities, site context, expectations and project needs.
What you receiveUnderstanding the users + finalized project requirements / design brief.
02SCHEMATIC FLOOR PLANNING
Initial floor plan concepts are prepared from the finalized requirements, site conditions and lifestyle needs.
What you receiveShortlisted 1–2 schematic floor plan options for discussion.
03DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
The shortlisted plan is refined through design discussion and feedback. The architectural character and facade are developed in parallel.
What you receiveRevised floor plan • Facade concept • Exterior 3D design presentation.
04DESIGN FREEZE + CLIENT SIGN-OFF
The floor plan, spatial planning and facade direction are finalized and formally frozen.
What you receiveClient-signed confirmation of the finalized floor plan + 3D facade elevation.
05FINAL AREA + CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
The finalized design establishes the confirmed construction area and agreed project scope.
What you receiveConstruction Agreement based on built-up area, specifications, commercial terms and construction scope.
06SOIL INVESTIGATION
Soil testing establishes bearing capacity, soil strata, ground conditions and foundation recommendations.
What you receiveSoil investigation report as a key input for structural design.
07PLANNING / BUILDING APPROVAL DRAWINGS
The finalized architectural design is converted into the required approval drawing set for submission to the concerned authority / consultant.
What you receiveApproval drawing and documentation set prepared for submission.
08STRUCTURAL DESIGN
Once the soil report and finalized architectural drawings are available, the design package is issued to the Structural Consultant.
What you receiveFoundation • Columns • Beams • Slabs • Staircase • Structural details.
09CONSTRUCTION GFC DRAWING SET
Architecture, structure and building services are coordinated into Good For Construction drawings for execution.
What you receiveArchitectural • Structural • MEP • Approved facade / 3D design references.
10BHOOMI POOJA + CONSTRUCTION COMMENCEMENT
With applicable approvals received, the site ready, and structural inputs and commencement drawings in place, the project formally transitions from pre-construction to site execution.
What you receiveProject ready for site mobilisation and construction commencement.
The sequence is coordinated for your site. Feasibility and approval requirements are reviewed early; work starts only after applicable approvals and the drawings needed for that stage are in place. Existing-building demolition, if needed, is separately scoped and scheduled.
Before it's too late to correctFour avoidable mistakes.
Four avoidable mistakes.
Four better decisions.
These are common coordination risks, not claims that every contractor makes them. The practical protection is a clear brief, approved drawings, stage records and written decisions.
Starting site work before drawing coordination
Late structural or service changes can cause disruption and avoidable rework.
Better decision
Confirm the appropriate architectural, structural and MEP drawings before each execution stage.
Concealing wet-area work without checks
Waterproofing and plumbing problems are harder to investigate after finishes are installed.
Better decision
Record specified pressure, waterproofing and ponding tests before covering the work.
Approving extra work verbally
An undefined change can create disagreements over money, scope and time.
Better decision
Record the variation, cost and time impact before written approval and execution.
During constructionOne coordinated team.
One coordinated team.
Stage by stage.
01Site mobilisation & setting out
02Foundation & structure
03Services & finishes
04Quality gates & documentation
05Snag closure & handover
The project agreement defines the scope, payment milestones, supervision and reporting arrangements. Quality checks happen before work is covered up. Design changes are reviewed for cost and time impact before execution. Handover follows joint snag review and close-out.
01 / Stage quality controlCheck it before
Check it before
it disappears.
Quality control is most useful before concrete is poured, services are concealed or finishes cover the work. Each stage below has normal checks and HOLD points.
HOLD means stop. The next activity is not released until that check is passed and recorded.
Stage 01 · Quality gate
Foundation — before pour
Once the concrete is in, everything below is permanent. This is the most expensive checklist to skip on the whole job.
12Total checks
9Hold points
3Routine checks
Stage checklist
Verify before the work is covered.
HOLD items must be cleared before the next dependent activity is released.
01HOLD
Excavation depth and width
As per foundation drawing
02HOLD
Soil at founding level
Matches the strata assumed in the soil report — call the structural engineer if it does not
03
PCC laid, level and set
75mm, M10, cured
04HOLD
Footing position and centre lines
Cross-check against the setting-out plan and the boundary
05HOLD
Reinforcement — bar diameter, spacing, numbers
Count and measure against the structural drawing, do not eyeball
06HOLD
Lap length and staggering
As per drawing; laps not all in one plane
07HOLD
Cover blocks — bottom and sides
50mm for footings, tied not loose
08HOLD
Column starter bars — position, plumb, projection
Measured from grid lines; projection as per drawing
09
Shuttering — line, plumb, joints tight
No gaps that will leak slurry
10
Anti-termite treatment at founding level
Applied and recorded
11HOLD
Concrete grade confirmed with supplier
Delivery challan matches the specified grade
12HOLD
Slump test taken and recorded
Within the specified range; reject the load if not
Release gate9 hold points must be cleared before the next dependent activity proceeds.
The exact checklist is adjusted to the project drawings, structural design, specification, site conditions and agreed scope. The stage gate is a control process—not a substitute for project-specific consultant instructions.
02 / Change order + variation controlA change should never
A change should never
become a surprise bill.
Extra work, omitted work and client-requested revisions are recorded as a variation before execution. The note connects the change back to the agreement, shows cost and time impact, and records approval.
Identify the change
Record who requested it, when it was raised, the reason and the stage currently at site.
Describe what changes
State the original scope, the revised requirement and any site work already affected.
Price the impact
List extra and omitted work separately with quantity, unit, rate and amount.
Update the contract value
Show the net variation and the revised contract value so future milestones refer to one number.
Show the time impact
Record any extension of time, revised completion implication and when the changed work can start.
Approve before execution
The variation is signed before the changed work begins; until then the original scope stands.
Cost impactEXTRA + OMIT
Added and omitted work are shown separately. Quantities may be measured or estimated at the time of the note, with final billing based on actual measurement where the agreement provides for it.
Time impactPROGRAMME
The note records any extension of time, revised completion implication and the earliest point the changed work can proceed.
Approval gateSIGN BEFORE START
Changed work begins after the variation is approved. All unaffected terms continue under the referenced agreement.
03 / Snag review + handoverInspect. Rectify.
Inspect. Rectify.
Verify. Hand over.
A joint inspection turns the final walk-through into an accountable list. Each observation is tied to an area, trade, responsibility, target date and status.
01Open→
02In progress→
03Rectified→
04Closed
Every snag has an owner.
Area / roomObservationTradeResponsibilityTarget dateStatus
A snag is treated as closed only after rectification is jointly verified. The status sequence keeps open work visible instead of burying it in messages.
Close the work. Close the information.
- Completion / statutory close-out documents applicable to the project
- As-built architectural drawings — print / PDF as agreed
- Structural drawings and relevant design records
- Electrical layout / wiring information
- Plumbing layout / line information
- Waterproofing and treatment warranties where applicable
- Paint shade and product record
- Sanitary / CP fitting warranty cards where supplied
- Utility connection / meter information available for the project
- Final measurement / area statement
- Key sets and access items
- Vendor / contractor service contact list
✓
Handover gate
Handover follows snag closure.
The working snag template keeps the handover certificate blocked while snags remain open. Defects-liability and warranty periods, where applicable, are recorded against the signed project agreement and handover documents.
Plan • Build • DeliverMore control before
More control before
more construction.
For your project, the detailed checklist, variation format, reporting cadence and handover requirements are aligned to the drawings, specification and agreement.
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