tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60155376836677617702015-09-11T15:30:44.879+04:00KERALA CIVIL ENGINEERING BLOGCIVIL ENGINEERING NOTESSreekumar B.noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-72603162066765974522012-10-03T07:25:00.001+04:002012-10-03T07:36:08.462+04:00Private Building Contractors Association Labour rate 2012
The labour rates in 2012 as per Private building contractors association in Kozhikode is as given below:
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LABOUR CONTRACT AGREEMENT
ITEM
മലയാളത്തില്‍
Unit
RCC work
1
Earthwork excavation
കിള കീറുന്നത്
m3
2
P.C.C. Dry mix - upto 10cm thick
കോണ്ക്രീറ്റ് പരുക്കന്‍
-10cm കനം
വരെ
m2
3
P.C.C. 10cm above
പരുക്കന്‍Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-87974045154182512392012-09-28T20:25:00.003+04:002012-09-28T20:25:11.602+04:00
LABOUR CONTRACT AGREEMENT
ITEM
മലയാളത്തില്‍
Unit
RCC work
1
Earthwork excavation
കിള കീറുന്നത്
m3
2
P.C.C. Dry mix - upto 10cm thick
കോണ്ക്രീറ്റ് പരുക്കന്‍
-10cm കനം
വരെ
m2
3
P.C.C. 10cm above
പരുക്കന്‍Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-62776505713166367852012-09-28T20:25:00.001+04:002012-09-28T20:25:10.592+04:00
LABOUR CONTRACT AGREEMENT
ITEM
മലയാളത്തില്‍
Unit
RCC work
1
Earthwork excavation
കിള കീറുന്നത്
m3
2
P.C.C. Dry mix - upto 10cm thick
കോണ്ക്രീറ്റ് പരുക്കന്‍
-10cm കനം
വരെ
m2
3
P.C.C. 10cm above
പരുക്കന്‍Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-9010694387470288762012-09-22T18:41:00.000+04:002012-09-22T18:41:50.671+04:00"വീടുകള്‍ വേണ്ട, ഫ്ലാറ്റുകള്‍ മതി"
വീടുകള്‍ വേണ്ട
കേരളത്തില്‍ വലിയ വലിയ വീടുകള്‍ അനേകം. രണ്ടും മൂന്നും പേര് മാത്രമുള്ള കുടുംബങ്ങള്‍ പോലും വലിയ വീടുകള്‍ എടുക്കുന്നു (മലബാറില്‍ വീടുകള്‍ എടുക്കുകയാണ്, തെക്കന്‍ കേരളത്തില്‍ വീടുകള്‍ വയ്ക്കുകയും). ചുറ്റും മതില്‍ പണിയുന്നു. കിണര്‍ കുഴിക്കുന്നു. പിന്നെ മുറ്റം ടൈല്‍ വിരിക്കുന്നു. എന്നാല്‍ അത്തരം വീടുകള്‍ക്ക് ഒരുപാട് ദോഷങ്ങളും ഉണ്ട്.
- വലിയ വീട് പരിപാലിക്കാന്‍ ബുദ്ധിമുട്ടുണ്ട്. പണ്ട് Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-11439945051637644692012-09-05T07:34:00.000+04:002012-09-09T13:48:14.347+04:00Encumberance Certificate, Possession Certificate, Land tax, Planapproval
If you are going to building a house taking a housing loan
For applying for housing loan I was asked to produce Encumberance Certificate, Possession Certificate, Land tax receipt. I found that the land tax is to be remitted annually at the Village office concerned. for three years i paid just 24 Rs., a small amount. Once I paid the tax and go the receipt I applied in the same village office Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-34590291698292559262012-02-23T01:52:00.002+04:002012-09-09T14:01:16.472+04:00Plastics add strength in road constructionSreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-82155573165369012142012-02-12T21:30:00.000+04:002012-09-09T14:04:06.592+04:00Safety ChecklistSreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-13844759243677234142012-02-12T21:15:00.001+04:002012-09-09T14:02:10.253+04:00Checklists for Bathrooms / WCs
ITEMS
1. Indian / European type WC with flush
2. Bath Tub
3. Shower
4. Water Heater
5. Cabinet for placing soaps, shampoos, toothpaste/brushes, shaving set, cleaning liquids, cleaning brushes, waste bin
6. Cloth hanger for hanging clothes, towels
7. Window mosquito screen
8. Mirror
9. Wash basin
10. Anti skid floor tiling
11. Water traps for WCs and waste water
Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-23608526180237580642012-01-25T18:34:00.001+04:002012-01-26T06:18:32.773+04:00Restrict home built up areas-it is time to protect the nature and the poor
Building materials are becoming scarce in Kerala. Prices are shooting up. River sand is no more available and all are depending on Manufactured Sand (M-sand). A single laterite brick costs Rs.25 at Kozhikode (24 Jan 2012). In Wynad quarries have spoiled the landscape and is fast killing its tourism potential and environment.
At the same time another phenomenon is also worth noting. The number Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-82510127146308743822012-01-23T10:36:00.001+04:002012-09-09T14:02:58.963+04:00NEED FOR ANNUAL STATE ENGINEERING SERVICES RECRUITMENT
Human
resources constitute the backbone of any organization. Public sector organizations
are no different. Officers and staff who are properly qualified, motivated and
committed to their work are essential for proper execution of tasks and to
deliver quality output. Successful organizations ensure that their team
consists of efficient workforce and human resources development is given top
Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-57316832485456669422012-01-17T12:54:00.001+04:002012-01-17T12:56:12.374+04:00Public Works Civi Worksl: Taxes recoveries from bills
Usually engineers working in the Public Sector organisations execute the works and submit the works bills but are unaware about how much amount the contractor has to pay as taxes before he gets the amount from the Accounts Section.During the tenure of the previous government Sri.Thomas Isaac, Finance Minister had issued direction that works could be awarded only at the estimate rate. Now, 15% Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-87836412309111657642012-01-05T03:42:00.000+04:002012-09-09T14:05:30.624+04:00Bathroom luxury fittings -Grohe and Jaguar
Two expensive class of bathroom fittings are from GROHE and JAGUAR
I visited their sites
http://www.jaquar.com/products/category/3-sanitaryware.aspx
GROHE
http://www.grohe.co.in/en/bathroom/p/25_6371.html
Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-80663338376506959312011-12-23T04:39:00.002+04:002011-12-23T04:39:58.350+04:00Marbles, Granites, Tiles
I visited a large marble stockist in Kozhikode today with AE Mr.Razak. Razak had executed large number of house constructions and therefore he was eagerly going around studying the texture, price and quality of marbles. There were marbles of types Katni, Morchana, Toronto etc. stockpiled there. We were looking for marble sheets with price around Rs.60 per square foot or Rs. 645 per square meter.Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-42742112169122605552011-12-14T18:28:00.003+04:002011-12-19T07:01:57.609+04:00Concreted roof at GIS Kozhikode
making shoes for next column concrete
Struts and formwork
Embedded 110mm dia pipes for toilet outlets
Sunken part of slab where water closets are located
Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-87062085240616944292011-12-14T18:26:00.001+04:002011-12-14T18:26:09.993+04:00Safety Engineering not common in Kerala
Accidents are quite common in workplaces. Workers working at higher elevations from ground level ought to wear safety belts to prevent them from falling down.
But such safety practices are non-existent or very rear in Kerala. Workers do not bother and employers and contractors too don't care.
risky professions - no safety practices
Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-658484950377600112011-12-14T18:19:00.005+04:002011-12-19T05:44:31.193+04:00Efficiency in Government projects
Can Government Projects be made efficient?
Many of the major civil construction projects in India are undertaken by the government or public sector organizations like the Public Works Departments, Electricity Boards, Construction Corporations and so on. The Public sector has been so farmonopolizing many areas of civil construction like power projects, roads,bridges, Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-39397678349264792182011-12-14T18:18:00.003+04:002011-12-19T07:00:21.931+04:00Project Management in Government Projects
There are many issues that are crucial in the expeditiouscompletion of power projects; issues like theselection of contractor, timely award of contract, labor climate,availability of funds etc. This discussion is confined to issues that haveimpact on project management at the execution level only.
Restructuring - a need of the times
Hierarchical organisational structure, typical to Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-74187608286339785242011-12-14T18:16:00.000+04:002011-12-14T18:24:34.253+04:00Safety in civil construction
Accidents occur due to negligence and human error. Save the workers from injuries, death and health problems.
All necessary personal safety equipment as considered adequate by the Engineer-in-charge should be kept available for the use of the person employed on the site and maintained in a condition suitable for immediate use. The contractor should take adequate steps to ensure proper Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-33734573487394784962011-12-14T14:54:00.003+04:002011-12-14T14:54:48.408+04:00Cover blocks are important for concrete works
http://trade.indiamart.com/details.mp?offer=2958332395
Before concreting of RCC structures, it is to be ensured that cover blocks are cast or made available at site.
Cover blocks ensure covers for reinforcement. In the absence of cover blocks the rebars will be close to concrete surface and is liable to get rusted easily. The life of the structure will be affected.
http://Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-72139196773501000212011-12-14T06:26:00.002+04:002011-12-14T06:26:22.293+04:00Kerala Municipality Building Rules, 1999
The details of Kerala Municipality Building Rules, 1999 is available here at the website of town and country planning, Kerala State
It is also available in the download section of this blogsite
Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-47181054340806855632011-12-14T06:24:00.003+04:002011-12-14T06:24:32.768+04:00Career in Valuation for Civil Engineers
Recently I saw a journal with my friend, published by Institution of Valuers, and this prompted me to check their websites. I google searched the term 'institute of valuers' and I saw two prominent sites related to this:1. Institution of Valuers : http://www.institutionofvaluers.net/and2. Indian Institution of Valuers (India): http://iivindia.org/The courses on Valuation offered by Indian Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-39487100055306058172011-12-14T06:23:00.002+04:002012-09-09T14:04:50.939+04:00വീടുകള്‍ക്ക് നികുതി ചതുരശ്രമീറ്ററിന് മൂന്നുമുതല്‍ 20 രൂപ വരെ
Mathrubhumi Oct 24
തിരുവനന്തപുരം: പുതുക്കിയ നിരക്കുകളനുസരിച്ച് വീടുകള്‍ക്ക് ചതുരശ്രമീറ്ററിന് മൂന്നുരൂപ മുതല്‍ 20 രൂപ വരെ അടിസ്ഥാന നികുതി നല്‍കേണ്ടിവരും. വ്യാപാര സ്ഥാപനങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് 30 രൂപ മുതല്‍ 160 രൂപവരെയും. ഈ വര്‍ഷം ജനവരിയില്‍ എല്‍.ഡി.എഫ് സര്‍ക്കാര്‍ പുറപ്പെടുവിച്ച വിജ്ഞാപനത്തിലെ നിരക്കുകള്‍ അടിസ്ഥാനമാക്കിയുള്ള പുതിയ നികുതി ഈ സാമ്പത്തികവര്‍ഷത്തില്‍ തന്നെ ഈടാക്കാനാണ് യു.ഡി.എഫ് സര്‍ക്കാരിന്റെ Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-4842303351939057212011-12-14T06:22:00.000+04:002011-12-14T06:22:02.699+04:00Concrete buildings cost breakup
Referhttp://www.indianrealestateforum.com/chennai/t-break-up-cost-building-civil-works-7437.html
General break-up of conventional buildings :
1. Labour component : 30 to 35% of total cost2. Material component : 65 to 70% of total cost
Stage-wise break-up of conventional buildings :
1. Foundation and beams upto plinth level : 10 to 15% of total cost2. Construction above plinth level : 85 to Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6015537683667761770.post-37135605352412396572011-12-14T06:17:00.003+04:002011-12-14T06:17:58.558+04:00Your house can injure or kill you!!
A house is to be a safe place.. but it can kill or injure you severely.. how?Earthquakes.. no earthquake kills anyone.. it is the collapsing house and slabs that kill. so build your house with sufficient strength
Slippery baths and steps.. lot of people, particularly the aged ones, slip in the bath or the stairs and fall down.. many such incidences are fatal, some cause serious injuries.. so Sreekumar B.https://plus.google.com/110707692573834831881noreply@blogger.com0