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Construction Glossary

The words you'll hear while building your home, explained in plain English.

BOQ (Bill of Quantities)

An itemised list of every material and work item with quantities and rates — the basis of a fixed price.

Built-up Area

Total covered floor area including walls. Construction cost is usually quoted per sq.ft of built-up area.

Carpet Area

The usable floor area inside the walls — what you can actually lay a carpet on.

Cube Test

Concrete samples crushed after 7 and 28 days to confirm the concrete reached its design strength.

Curing

Keeping concrete and plaster wet for days after casting so they gain full strength.

Elevation

The front-view design of the building — facade, materials and finishes.

Footing

The foundation base that spreads the load of a column into the soil.

FSI / FAR

Floor Space Index — the maximum built-up area allowed relative to plot size.

Occupancy Certificate (OC)

Issued by the local body after completion, confirming the building follows the approved plan.

PCC (Plain Cement Concrete)

A levelling layer of concrete without steel, laid under footings and floors.

Plinth Beam

A beam at ground level that ties columns together and supports the walls above.

RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete)

Concrete with steel bars — used for footings, columns, beams and slabs.

Setback

The mandatory open space between the building and the plot boundary, set by the local body.

Shuttering

Temporary moulds that hold wet concrete in shape until it sets.

Slump Test

A quick on-site check of fresh concrete's workability before it is poured.

Vastu

Traditional Indian guidelines for the layout and orientation of rooms and entrances.