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Landscape design architect creates beautiful outdoor spaces. The term landscape design covers two apparently contradictory elements. Landscape is traditionally thought to refer to undisturbed natural landscapes, and design is evidently artificial. But we must recognize that untouched landscapes are almost absent from large parts of the world, or exist only as a temporarily abandoned terrain subject solely to sporadic attacks. Built and unbuilt land are today strongly related in a dialectic relationship. This has also generated a spatial way of thinking in landscape design, comparable with architectural or town planning design processes.Landscape design architect plan design public outdoor spaces, such as gardens, campuses, parks, commercial centers, waterfront development, resorts, Institutional and industrial

1. Design Rules

A very basic rule landscape architect need to be in follow is that the building should be linked with the site. There are regulations about the distance of walls and fences from boundaries are laid down in the Law on the Rights of Neighbours and the individual state building regulations. The normal situation is that every house owner has to fence the right-hand side of their boundary as seen from the road. The joint back is to be fenced communally, i.e. the costs of minimal fencing (wire mesh fence, height = 1.25 m are to be shared. If a house owner has a sole duty of enclosure, then they must bear the cost of fencing alone and the fencing must stand on their own property. If the enclosure duty is shared, then the barrier must be centred on the boundary. There is a general duty of enclosure when it is usual in the location.Walls and retaining walls including enclosures do not require.

2. Cost required for Landscape Design

The cost involve in the Landscape design are extraordinary high. Landscape design architect may charge the cost for Landscape design on lump sum basis or at the 5% of total cost for comprehensive architectural services.

Design Parameters involved in Landscape

Aesthetic landscape compositions are congenial solutions for a space, which form an inseparable unit with buildings or town planning. So it is evident that landscape design architects are integrated into the project team right from the start, like structural or services engineers. The Foundation aspect in landscape design architect as follows –

i. Horizontal aspects –

The general structuring of outdoor areas in context with the surroundings is regarded as a horizontal aspect. This is a fundamental organization following considerations like idea, function, design and form. It can produce horizontal results like paving, lawns etc. and also vertical like buildings, trees, pergolas etc.

According to concept, items can be related to each other, repeated or contrasted; or a number of items can be superimposed. Open areas can, for example, continue themes or materials from

Buildings or provide a contrast. The ideal is to produce a central theme without functional limitations and then develop a design to make it readable.

ii.Vertical aspects–

It is the concepts for outdoor areas derive from the fundamental horizontal aspects and substantiate them. Not only is the selection of materials important but also the spatial contexts of the immediate surroundings. If there is a dip or a rise in the field of view, this lends the space to different interpretations. On the peak of a rise or in an open area, a roof, object or shelter can offer an impression of spatial definition. In street environments, trees can reduce the proportions of high buildings to a human scale and create small spaces within large. Vertical aspects, whether built or planted, should be to a sensible scale and integrate seamlessly into the overall concept of landscape architecture.

iii. Form of illustration

The decision how to illustrate with plans or drawings depends greatly on the stage of the project work. In the preliminary design and actual design phases, hand sketches and drawings can even today still contribute to a project’s presentation. At these stages,forms of illustration have a great significance.

iv. Design of earthworks –

Modelled areas of ground are generally perceived as pleasant and interesting which can have a strong effect on the perception of as pace. The human eye looks for viewpoints and fixed objects in an open area. An example of this is the common hilly landscape with meadows, farmland and isolated trees in open man-made countryside. This impression can be achieved with intentionally designed terrain modelling as an addition to vertical structures or plants. Homogeneously occupied areas (lawns, ground-cover planting of uniform height, paving), with sunken centres in particular,make spaces seem larger. Wavy or hilly ground modelling can also enlarge the impression of space. According to the situation,this can enable economic synergies to be gained through the management of earth quantities. While designing landscape, there are many factors compacted like Preservation of topsoil, Slope Protection, Soil formation, Soil Loosening, soil improvement, etc.

v. Design aspects of walls and fences –

During the planning stage of landscape design it should generally be noted that walls and fences form vertical optical barriers. This should be used intentionally to create spaces or particular views. Individual spaces can be created out of large areas either geometrically or also organically. The selection of materials should consider the overall design concept. For Instance, paving can be of materials natural stone, brick etc. that ‘grow out of’their original location, and can be continued into walls to create a tranquil and homogeneous effect. Walls and fencing offer a multitude of design forms and types. Like, Wooden Fences, Metal Fences, Metal mesh or grilles etc.

vi. Freestanding walls and Retaining Walls –

Freestanding walls are only subject to damp from the soil through the foundations and there less problematic in the choice of materials. Whereas Retaining walls can be self-supporting of concrete with facing brick or of dry stone.

vii. Copings–

The tops of walls must be protected against rain and snow by covering them with large slabs or stones. The coping element should have a cross-fall of at least 0.5%. Longitudinal joints in the coping are not allowed and butt joints must be at right angles to the wall centre-line.

viii. Pergolas and trellises –

In addition to the selection of a material for the planned pergola, its position within the outdoor area needs to be considered carefully.

Large pergolas form spaces almost like buildings, and should be justified by their function or particular aesthetic value. Pergolas can lead to special places or viewpoints and can be used to divide spaces and/or as a sitting area Pergolas with climbing plants should be detailed in accordance with the particular characteristics of the intended plant (spacing of supports for climbing or winding plants.

ix. PATHS, PAVING, STEPS –

For the design of paths and paved areas, questions of proportion are important and the selection of materials is decisive. Firstly,the correct dimensions for path width, free paved areas and enclosed spaces need to be determined according to the use and surroundings. Where as Steps overcome height differences: they are therefore always Significant as a vertical design aspect and require detailed matching to the overall theme. Flat and wide steps with low risers appear softer, more spacious and stronger in design. The steeper and narrower the steps, the more functional the impression.

x. Rainwater Management and drainage–

Rainwater management is urgently suggested for ecological and economic reasons in order to preserve the natural rainwater cycle as far as possible. The basic principle of rainwater management is to avoid, reduce or at least greatly delay surface water running off into the drains where it arrives or in the immediate vicinity. Certainly, Drainage is generally differentiated into linear or point drainage.Depending on the surfacing, surface falls should be provided to drain surface water appropriately at all times of year.

FAQ about home, Terrace or any Landscape Design

i. What are the 6main types of landscapes?

There are different types of landscapes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landscape, like, desert, taiga, wetland, mountain range, cliff, littoral zone, coast, tundra, shrub land, forest, rain forest, woodland, moors etc.

ii. What is the difference between architect and landscape architect?

Architect Design structures, such as residential buildings or commercial buildings, whereas Landscape architects Provides plan for the outdoor areas around structures, as design work is the fundamental difference between architect and Landscape Architect.

iii. How do I find landscape architect in pune?

Speak with number of landscape architect and discuss with them about your budget and project. You can take reference from your contact also. The best way to post enquiry on https://foot2feet.com/construction-services/architect-in-pune/ about architectural services, here you will get quotation from several architect.

iv. What is difference between natural and man made landscape?

Natural Landscape is an environment which exist even in man’s absence, certainly its not affected by human activities. In the same vein Manmade landscape is the art of designing the drives, lawns, walks, gardens and shrubs with the help of natural elements like stones, bricks, water, landforms and many more.

v. What is cheapest rock for landscaping?

Crushed gravel and pea gravel are the cheapest landscapes rocks.

vi. How do you landscape the front of your house?

Enormous foundation planting along the front of your house will make good landscape look.

Types of Land zone and its benefits

LAND ZONE & USES

We cannot do any kind of building in any area. Use of land depends upon the land use zone decided by planning authority bylaws. Here are few sample uses in respective zone. Uses given here are to get rough idea of permissible use. These uses may change time to time as per authority policy. Also any use mentioned here have certain conditions for area, no of user, height, premises etc.

PURELY RESIDENTIAL ZONE – R1

R1 zone is residential zone with road below 12. (Below 9 m in congested area) R1 zone purely residential zone, but up to certain extent small committed / medical uses are permissible in R 1zone.

R1 & R2 zone are not separately shown in development plan, it is identified by access road width on site or in development plan.

Following are uses permissible in residential zones

Any residential building or bungalow.
Poly clinic laboratory, hospital up to 20 bed
Hostel, old age homes
House hold occupation(up to 1 hp electric load )
Small professional offices (up to 50 sqm each)
Small community halls, welfare centre, gymnasia(up to 100 sqm )
Religious buildings
Public libraries
Club houses, parks and playgrounds (not being used for business purpose)
Private coaching classes mess
Electric industry (of assembly type up to up to 100 sqm)
Convenience shops not more than 10 sqm
Information technology establishment (ITE)
Flour mill and wet / dry masala grinding, book binding (conditional)
Burial grounds, cremation grounds and essential public utilities
Raisin production
Public conveniences.
Agricultural, horticultural and allied uses (except agro-based industries).

RESIDENTIAL ZONE R-2

R2 zone is residential zone with road below with 12 m & above, access road (9 m in congested area) almost all uses are permissible in R2 zone eg. Residential, commercial, hospital, institute etc.

Following are uses permissible in residential zones

All uses permitted in R1 zone
Up to certain extent commercial use may be permitted
Stores, shop or showroom for the conduct of retail business
Professional offices
Frozen food lockers, fast food and vending stalls.
Storage of furniture, household goods etc.
Repairs to all household articles (excluding auto vehicle)
Veterinary dispensaries and hospitals.
Repair, cleaning shops
Paper box manufacturing including paper cutting
Commercial halls, exhibition halls
Art galleries, aquariums;
Restaurants, eating houses, cafeteria, ice – cream and milk bars.
Showroom for distribution and sale of LPG
Coal and firewood shops.
Polyclinics on separate floors,
Residential hotels, boarding and lodging
Book depot, medicine and chemist shops.
Business/ corporate office
Colleges, secondary schools, trade or other similar schools.
Parking of automobiles and other light vehicles on open plots even as a business.
Vegetable, fruit, flour, fish or meat market place.
General agriculture and horticulture
Correctional and mental institutions,
Service industries (as decided by planning authority)

COMMERCIAL ZONE

Commercial zone is shown in blue color on development plan; on payment of certain premium to planning authority commercial zone can be converted in residential zone.

Any use permitted in residential zone without area and floor restrictions.
Business offices and exchanges
Public utility buildings
Headquarters organizations.

INDUSTRIAL ZONE

Service industries
Information technology establishments
Storage buildings
Drive-in -theaters, cinema or theaters
The branches of scheduled banks.
Any industry (subjected to fire officer permission)
Banks, canteens, welfare center and such other common purposes considered necessary for the industrial workers, quarters of watchmen, caretakers or other essential staff required to be maintained on the premises (up to certain extent)
On special permission by Commissioner, industrial zone can be converted in to residential zone.

AGRICULTURAL ZONE

Following are uses permissible in agricultural zones

Farm houses
Store godowns, ware houses
Agricultural uses
Golf course and links, race tracks, and shooting ranges.
Brick, tile or pottery manufacture
Fish farming.
Sand clay or gravel quarries.
Storage and drying of fertilizer
Public utility establishments such as electric sub-stations
Swimming ‘pools
Amusement park
Mining and quarrying
Research and development centers
Ancillary service industries for agriculture produce marketing and management
Bio-technology unit
Solid waste management, land fill sites, bio-gas plants, power generation from waste.
Highways amenities such as motels, way-side restaurants, service stations, service godowns, factory outlets, highway malls, hyper malls alongwith public conveniences like toilets

PUBLIC /SEMI PUBLIC ZONE

Pre-primary schools, primary schools, high schools, technical / trade schools, colleges, educational complex, hostels for students and essential staff quarters
Hospital, sanatoria, dispensary, maternity homes, health centre, complex of such uses
Training institutions
Library, mangal karyalaya, gymnasium, gymkhana, water tanks, stadium, community hall, religious structures
Commercial use (conditional)

Applicability of Regulations in Administration in UDCPR 2020

UDCPR 2020 Chapter 1 is all about Administration as per mentioned in the UDCPR

This is Applicable to all Planning Authorities and Regional Plan Areas except Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Other Planning Authorities/Special Planning Authorities/ Development Authorities within the limit of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, MIDC, NAINA, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Hill Station Municipal Councils, Eco-sensitive/Eco-fragile region notified by MoEF & CC and Lonavala Municipal Council, in Maharashtra.

Rule No. 1.4 Applicability of Regulations

i) Development and Construction: Except as hereinafter otherwise provided, these regulations shall apply to all development, redevelopment, erection and/or re-erection of a building, change of user, etc. as well as to the design, construction or reconstruction, additions, and alterations to a building.

ii) Part Construction: Where the whole or part of a building is demolished or altered or reconstructed or removed, except where otherwise specifically stipulated, these Regulations apply only to the extent of the work involved.

iii) Change of Occupancy/Use: Where the occupancy or the user of a building is changed, except where otherwise specifically stipulated, these regulations shall apply to all parts of the building affected by the change.

iv) Reconstruction: The reconstruction in whole or part of a building which has ceased to exist due to an accidental fire, natural collapse, or demolition, having been declared unsafe, or which is likely to be demolished by or under an order of the Authority and for which the necessary certificate has been given by the Authority shall be allowed subject to the provisions in these regulations.

v) Development of sites or/and subdivision or amalgamation of land: Where land is to be developed, subdivided, or two or more plots are to be amalgamated, or a layout is to be prepared; these Regulations shall apply to the entire area under development, sub-division, amalgamation, and layout. Provided that, where a developed land, an existing layout/sub-division plan is being altered, these Regulations shall apply only to that part which is being altered.

vi) Revised permission: Any development permission granted earlier may be revised provided that, third-party interests established in pursuance of such permissions, if any, are not adversely affected. In such cases, consent from the adversely affected persons shall be necessary if required under RERA. While granting the revised permission, the approved plans and commencement certificate of the earlier permission with office, shall be stamped as ‘SUPERSEDED’ by the Authority.

vii) Exclusions: Nothing in these regulations shall require the removal, alteration or abandonment or prevent the continuance of the lawfully established use or occupancy of an existing building or its use, unless, in the opinion of the Authority, such a building is unsafe or constitutes a hazard to the safety of adjacent property.

Related Regulations to Rule No. 1 -

You can visit our other blogs on regulations through the below-mentioned links:

Other Various Regulations of Administration in UDCPR 2020

Definitions in Administration in UDCPR 2020

Short Title, Extent, & Commencement in UDCPR 2020

Savings in Administration in UDCPR 2020

Lighting and Ventilation of Room as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

UDCPR 2020 Chapter 9 is all about the Requirements of Part of the Building as per mentioned in the UDCPR

Rule No. 9.20 Lighting and Ventilation of Room

9.20.1 Adequacy and manner of provision

i) The minimum aggregate area of opening of habitable rooms and kitchens excluding doors shall be not less than 1/10th of the floor area of the room.

ii) No portion of a room shall be assumed to be lighted, if it is more than 7.5 m. away from the opening assumed for light and ventilation, provided an additional depth of any room beyond 7.5 m. may be permitted subject to provision of proportionate increase in the area of the opening.

iii) A staircase shall be deemed to be adequately lighted and ventilated, if it has one or more openings and an area taken together measures not less than 1.0 sq.m. per landing on the external wall.

iv) An opening with a minimum area of 1.0 Sq.m. in a kitchen, and 0.30 sq.m. with one dimension of 0.30 m. for any bathroom, water closet or store shall be treated as adequate.

9.20.2 Ventilation Shaft

For ventilating the spaces for water closets & bathrooms, if not opening on front, side, rear & interior open spaces, these shall open on the ventilation shaft, the size of which shall not be less than the values given in the table below :-

Table No.9-C - Ventilation Shaft
Sr. No	Height of Buildings in m.	Cross-section of Ventilation shaft in Sq.m.	Minimum one dimension of the shaft in m.
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
1	Upto 10	1.2	0.9
2	Upto 12	2.4	1.2
3	Upto 18	4.0	1.5
4	Upto 24	5.4	1.8
5	Upto 30	8.0	2.4
6	Above 30	9.0	3.0

Note :-

a) For buildings above 30.0 m., a mechanical ventilation system shall be installed beside the provisions of the minimum ventilation shaft.

b) For fully air-conditioned residential/other buildings, the

9.20.3 Artificial Lightning and Mechanical Ventilation

Where lighting and ventilation requirements are not met through daylighting and natural ventilation, they shall be ensured through artificial lighting and ventilation in accordance with the provisions of Part 8, Building

Related Regulations to Rule No. 9

Habitable Rooms as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

Basements as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

Ramp as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

Balcony as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

Provision of Lift as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

Compound Wall and Other Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

A 9 step Guide for Construction of any Building

Step by step from laying the first brick to taking possession of your dream building construction

Are you looking to build your home?
Are you a businessman planning to build your own office building?
Are you an industrialist thinking of expanding your factory unit?

Constructing a new home or any building is a tedious, can be a dream come true for most, but at the same time, it’s a tedious process that requires 360-degree involvement, hectic negotiations and close interaction with multiple vendors and service providers. But it better be good, otherwise months of effort and your heavy investment – sometimes a whole life’s savings – can go waste, or not give you the full outcome; complete satisfaction and peace of mind that you deserve.

“Whatever we build today, ends up building our tomorrow”

Pradeep, a friend who was planning to have his home constructed once came to me for advice. He asked me if I can help him understand the process. Since I’ve dabbled in the industry for over a decade, so that he does not end up wasting his precious time, money, resources and energy. The process that I outlined for my friend is the one I am going to share with you in this document – drawn-up entirely from the owner’s perspective. It’s a distillation of my 10 years of experience in the industry with 250 projects, ranging from 1500 sq.ft. to 8,50,000 sq.ft. in area.

Armed with this nine-step roadmap, you can seize complete control of the contraction process – – how to build a house; an office building; a hospital; an industrial shed; execute a big township project or get a school, college or a resort project executed, on-time and within budget, without a glitch. If you carefully follow all these nine steps, I can guarantee you will be able to have your construction project completed in a hassle-free manner, without any time or cost overruns.

Land Feasibility Check
Appointment of Architect
Budget Planning
Plan Finalization
Legal Clearances
Appointment of a Contractor
Site Supervision
Selection of Quality Material
Don’t Miss Little Things

1. Check Land Feasibility

“Feasibility study means a careful evaluation of the viability of a construction project to analyze various opportunities and restrictions beyond our set of assumptions.”

In simple language, what it means is that before you start planning the construction of your house or office on a piece of land, always check the feasibility of the project. This includes following two steps:

a. Zone analysis –

A piece of land falls in a particular zone, and each zone has pre-specified uses. (E.g. you cannot build a commercial property in a residential zone. Floor Space Index (FSI) or Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is another is another important consideration. FSI reveals how much construction you are allowed to do on your allotted land. You can use Foot2feet.com’s unique, free-to-use FSI calculator to find this out. (Click here). Last but not the least; zone analysis would also cover a consideration of access road’s width, road widening areas, allowable building height etc.

b. Site Analysis –

This would include a study of the site topography; water course; trees; prevailing climate conditions; direction of the sun; existing structures; bore well/well locations; the presence or absence of any parks in the vicinity etc. All these are crucial elements of a Vibrant Design that your architect will later use to develop a plan for your dream house/office/factory premises.

Foot2Feet can help you to connect with a professional, who excels at preparing this report for you.

2. Appointment of an Architect(s)

“Architects are magicians who add life to a building.”

If your building is your dream, then the architect is the person who will bring this dream to reality oops, realty.

He plays a crucial role in helping you decide major aspects, such as space utilization; material selection and optimization of its use; cost management; exterior look and feel; interior functionality; future expansion scope; electrical fittings and plumbing design etc.

An architect must be appointed right in the beginning of a project and his role ends with project completion. Hence be wise in the selection of an architect for your dream project. Use the following criteria in the selection of the right architect –

Experience – An experienced architect will be good at problem-solving and make your decision-making easier.
Timely Service – Timely delivery of drawings will make a huge difference to the construction speed.
Aesthetic Sense – A competent architect will ensure that the building looks good and is also technically-sound.
Execution Teams – His contacts with contractors, masons and other consultants will ensure that you get help from the right person for the right tasks and at the right time.

On the flip side, if you are on a tight budget, you could also consider awarding your project to a talented, young architect as he will be more flexible in his approach and his services will cost you considerably less.

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3. Budget Planning

How big is your building project likely to be?

Check out the cost of construction in your particular area. Contractor, architect and your experienced friends may help you estimate the trending cost in your area. For instance, in a smaller city like Latur or Nanded, it may cost only Rs 950 per square feet, while it may climb up to Rs 2500 per square feet in cities like Pune and Mumbai. Also factor into this estimate the cost of

Material used in the construction
Design details of your project
Nature of soil, hard rock etc., which affects foundation cost
The prevailing rates of material, such as steel, cement etc.
Labor availability

After you arrive at an approximate cost of construction, multiply it by your proposed area of construction. Since building a home or undertaking any other construction project is a once-a-lifetime event in the life of an average Indian, determine how far you can go in terms of expanding your budget to match your dreams.

Remember the cost of basic structure (slab, brickwork, plaster) is quite reasonable compared to the cost of finishing items, such as doors, windows, hardware, sanitary items, electrical fittings, tiles, toilets, kitchen items, paint, furniture etc.

One major mistake that I found most people make is that they start planning big thinking that big is better, even when it strains their budget. The truth of the matter however is that any construction is good if it fulfills your requirement in terms of space, stability, aesthetics, and comfort in days to come. Sometimes the family size is small but they end up living in a palatial house, where they don’t get to see each other as often as they should. Remember that a home project is capital-intensive; don’t make the mistake of locking up that capital in a construction that does not serve your real purpose.

4. Planning Your Construction – Building Your Future

In the above section, we covered initial steps before starting your construction. Now it’s time to start planning the building.

Draw up a detailed list of your requirement before meeting an architect. (Take help from your friends, family & architect on this)
Be flexible with your list. It may change over time, as elements get added or subtracted from the list.

If required, make two lists of requirements. One for essentials such as kitchen, bed rooms, bathrooms etc., and the second for non-essential elements of your dream home. This will make it easier for your architect to find a perfect balance between your dream and your essential requirements.

When I sat down to pick up insights from my 20-completed project in 2019, I discovered that people who were clear with this kind of priority list received the best outcome from me and their homes closely matched their dream home concepts.

Secondly, when you seek layouts from your designer, insist on furniture layout. In their case, we could make optimum utilization of space, resources and the clients’ budgets. .

Third, after you freeze a plan, start with the exterior design (elevation design) of your building. A 3D view will give more clarity about what can be built. It also gives insights on what material to use.

5. Legal Clearance

One of my acquaintances built a two-storied building without getting any legal permission. Now that construction has become a major headache for him. After investing a huge amount of his saving in the project, he continues to fret and worry that the civic authority may come order to have it demolished, any day. He can’t even mortgage his property, for loan purpose.

I pray, this sould not be a case for any one again. Most people are misguided in their belief that they can start the construction process and have it regularized later by hook or crook. This is easier said than done. These days, under The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) norms & IGR Maharashtra rules (for property registration) enforcement is very prompt and effective and penalties severe. What may have appeared possible ten years ago is infeasible now.

Here is easy guide for steps involved in obtaining legal clearance:

Procure land ownership documents.
Get approval from the building department in your area.
Get Plinth checking done (when was the 1st slab or plinth constructed?)
Obtain all No-Objection Certificates (NoCs) for drainage, water, fire etc.
Obtain Occupation Certificate (OC)

Remember, Occupation certificate (OC) is the only document which will prove that your construction is totally legal. No other certificate is as valid as the OC. I alway recommend to appoint liasoning architect to complete all thes tasks.

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6. Appointment of a Contractor (click Here)

A Contractor is key person in any construction. You can appoint one contractor or you can appoint multiple contractors and assign them various tasks.

Types of Contracts

Labour Contract: This would cover timely supply of labour for a reasonable cost. The contract will also bind the Owner/ site supervisor to provide all material required to the Labour Contractor for unobstructed construction work.
Material Contract: Under this contractual obligation, the Contractor quotes a certain amount and himself deals with the labour and material cost. This can save huge time for the owner, provided he is willing to do regular quality checks.

Turnkey Contract: Under this arrangement, the Contractor deals with everything from labour, material to post-construction cleaning etc. The common adage is that after appointing a turnkey contractor, the owner has only one task left – turn in the key of the newly-constructed house! The common trend in cities like Pune, Mumbai, Nasik and Aurangabad is to have a material contract for basic construction structure (RCC, brickwork and plaster) and a separate labour contract; or separate contracts for other items, such as electrical, plumbing, window, doors, painting, water proofing, tile work etc. This is to ensure that the owner saves time in basic structure and can procure high quality input material in finishes.

7. Site Supervisor

A constant supervision of the construction work by an expert is a pre-requisite on the site. This person would be held responsible for various activities and on-site technical problem-solving. You can appoint a supervisor for certain number of pre-mandated visits but if your project is big then appointing a full-time supervisor is always a better idea.

Charges of site supervisor varies on the responsibilities, you assign to the incumbent. In Pune, it varies between Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000 per month. Responsibilities include routine checking of material quality; supervision of contractor’s work; planning next-stage activities; making timely decisions based on site situations; co-ordinating drawings from various consultants; preparing bar charts; co-ordinating with vendors for material delivery etc. For bigger projects, project management consultants (PMC) are appointed. They often have bigger roles etched out for them. Usually projects covering over 50,000 sq.ft. area are assigned to PMCs. Sometimes, smaller, quality and time-conscious project owners also seek the help of PMCs.

8. Selection of Material

In 2020, we renovated our home. It was built by my uncle in 1985. We altered windows, toilets, kitchen platform, tiles and introduced several, new trending elements to the basic structure. I was surprised to discover that even after 35 years of use, the basic material stood strong against the ravages of time. This is the kind of role material quality plays in construction work – it ensures the building’s longevity.

Society trends, user requirement, can all change with generations of use; but one thing that remains long time with building is the material used in making of it.

While choosing construction materials bear in mind the following points:

Material specification
Sustainability in terms of the local climate of your area
Aesthetic appeal
Durability
Can your contractor install it?
Warranty or guarantee & maintenance aspects

For footing, brickwork, RCC structure, electrical, plumbing and sanitary items, strength and durability must be double-checked. These are the aspects that cannot be changed, easily later, if the need arises.

9. Don’t Miss Out on Little Things

All above steps is a outline of all important task a home owner , developer should do. Now here is a final one. After completion, a few important aspects to be borne in mind:

Spare material: Youmay need minor repair work in the long or short future. In such case materials, keep some spare material, such as bathroom tiles, other tiles, furniture laminates, exterior cladding etc., because you may not be able to get hold of the same batch later. At least stock two-to-five pieces in spare.
Tax clearance: For use of land other than agriculture, a NA (Non Agriculture) tax is applicable, besides municipal tax. You need to pay both taxes to avoid legal action from authorities.
Completion letter: Obtain acompletion letter from your architect, contractor and from local municipal body, before moving in.
Record drawings: Get hold of a copy of ‘as built’ drawings of the architecture; structural drawings; electric layouts; plumbing layouts for future repair needs. These should be updated copies, reflecting all on-site changes. This will help you in the execution of all -run expansion, maintenance or renovation plans.

Development of Housing for EWS and LIG in UDCPR 2020

UDCPR 2020 Chapter 7 is all about Higher FSI for Certain Uses as per mentioned in the UDCPR

Rule No. 7.7 Development of Housing for EWS/LIG

7.7.1 In Residential Zone -

If the owner constructs the housing for EWS/LIG in the form of tenements of size up to 50 sq.m. (1) carpet area on his plot, then he shall be allowed FSI of maximum building potential mentioned in column 6 or 9 of Table No.6-A or column 6 or 9 of Table No.6-G of Regulation No.6.1 or 6.3, subject to following conditions -

i) For the FSI availed over and above the basic FSI, the premium shall be charged at the rate of 15% of the land rate in ASR, without considering the guidelines therein.

ii) Out of the total tenements, at least 40% of tenements shall be of (1) carpet area not more than 30 sq.m.

iii) Only one tenement should be sold to a family. Adjoining tenements should not be sold to a close relative of such tenement owner. An affidavit to that effect shall be obtained from the land owner/developer and purchaser.

iv) For these proposals, marginal distances (except front margin) parking and other requirements shall be as per Slum Redevelopment Regulations, wherever such regulations exist.

v) The owner shall have the option to avail TDR over and above basic FSI instead of availing FSI with the payment of premium as mentioned in (i) above.

Note - Out of the permissible FSI, 10% of the basic FSI mentioned in Regulation No.6.1 or 6.3 shall be allowed for commercial use.

7.7.2 In Agricultural Zone -

The housing scheme mentioned in Regulation No. (1) 7.7.1 shall be permissible in the Agricultural Zone with an FSI of 1.00 with an approach road of a minimum of 9.0 m. The responsibility for the development of infrastructure shall lie with the owner/developer.

Note - Out of the permissible FSI, 10% of the FSI shall be allowed for commercial use.