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7 CHECKLISTS FOR MEASURING A PROJECT’S CONSTRUCTION QUALITY

26 Dec 2020

KEY OBJECTIVES

This blog article is very useful if you are a top priority always remains to check the quality of construction before making any investment. You will learn:

  • Why soil testing report is the essence of the building’s quality?
  • Importance of structural architecture?
  • Why concrete mixing ratio matters so much?
  • Why consistency of plaster and paint is so important?
  • Importance of expert opinion

When you buy a house, because you end up spending almost every penny of your savings on it it is obvious that you want to be sure of its construction quality. Many new and improved innovations have indeed emerged in recent years, promising quality and protection as far as the solidity of the property is concerned, but it is still better to take a closer look. It is a question of your life, after all. You can never invest in an estate that you know is made of materials of lower quality.

To help you understand the construction standard in both townships and apartments, here is a simple checklist:

  1. SOIL TESTING REPORT

The soil on which a building is constructed is very important. Its success relies on structure, which varies from place to place. A rich soil of clay, for example, may appear to shrink and expand depending on the moisture. Before starting construction, all builders will perform a soil test. You should ask for a copy of the findings and have it inspected by an expert.

Understanding the structural architecture of a property goes a long way towards assessing its quality

It is very difficult for an amateur to make sense of the structural nature of the site. However, you can always ask for a copy of the design created by the project architect and seek objective professional advice on it.

By independent expert advice, we mean that you can consult an independent architect for a detailed, objective evaluation of the house. For example, the building should have the strength to withstand earthquakes of a certain magnitude.

  1. THE RIGHT RATIO OF CONCRETE MIXTURE

The concrete mixture is determined by the amount of load that the structure is to bear. More often than not, the builders track the concrete mix closely. To ensure the utmost protection, it is often best to ask the manufacturer to certify the concrete mix supplied by the testing laboratory.

  1. THE STANDARD OF EXTERNAL FIXTURES IS OF VITAL IMPORTANCE

When building a project, it is typically supplied with good quality fittings. But it can never be assumed since often the builders promise something new and offer something else. Always check whether the fixtures, such as bathroom fittings, electrical cables, etc., are of good quality until they start leaking after you move in.

Bad quality fixtures not only cause considerable inconvenience to the occupants but can also be harmful at times. You should always check for the ISO mark on the fixtures given to you by the Bureau of Indian Standards for complete assurance.

  1. THE CONSISTENCY OF THE EXTERIOR AND INTERNAL PAINT IS NEVER TO BE COMPROMISED

Buyers should take a close look at the paint on the walls to assess its consistency. Good paintings not only improve visual appeal but also offer durability to walls and wooden surfaces. Cheap paint is not visually pleasing and will be washed out too quickly.

If you see the paint coming out of places, ask the builder to paint the whole thing. It also means that the manufacturer is unlikely to be serious about the use of high-quality materials and may have affected the quality of the construction materials as well.

  1. CONSISTENCY OF THE PLASTERING ON THE OUTER WALLS

Often check the consistency of the plaster on the exterior walls. The uneven cracking of the wall plastering means that the foundation work of the building is very bad. If you check the plastering inside the apartment, you will determine the consistency of the materials used. If there are holes inside, this means that the concrete mixture used was of low quality.

To ensure a secure, durable structure, it is necessary to take care of the foundation and to use high-quality materials when constructing it.

  1. TAKE THE OPINION OF AN INDEPENDENT EXPERT

Apart from a house to live and prosper, we also need open green spaces to relax and rejuvenate. Although most reputable builders take care of this and integrate open spaces into their designs, many small-time builders do not pay attention to this factor to maximize their profits.

It is easier to employ a structural engineer to determine the efficiency of the interior and exterior design. He or she will be able to tell you whether the building follows the green standards or is structurally sound since these aspects are often overlooked by a layman.

Often look for approval from a third party, as it would not be possible for you to verify all aspects of the building. It is better to employ a third-party auditor than to take a stand-alone view. Third-party auditing will go a long way to protect you from unpleasant shocks.

  1. TAKE THE FEEDBACK OF RESIDENTS OF EXISTING PROJECT

You can polity ask some references from the builder for having feedback from people who are already staying in the existing project of the same builder. Seeing is believing, so you should try to meet a few of them in person to find their feedback.

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SUMMARY

This is not to suggest that all builders follow quality standards strictly, as most reputable builders do, but it is safer to be safe than to be sorry. It is therefore very important to determine the quality of the project before moving in if you want your building to be structurally sound. Most of the builders promise the moon, but when a natural disaster hits, they collapse flat on their faces.

So if you decide to check the quality of the materials yourself or rely on a third party to make a decision, always make sure that the house you are buying is worth the money you spend on it. Don’t ignore the quality controls of the house because after all, you’re going to spend your whole life saving on it.

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