frame structure vs brick structure Team overc’s has already written around 120+ articles on various topics related to house construction in Pakistan under different categories such as grey works, finishing, interiors, house construction costs, construction DIYs etc. However all our articles in which we explained the basics of grey works of house construction based on […]
Commercial plaza construction cost Previously, all articles on cost by Team Overc’s were applicable on residential construction projects only, however there was a very popular demand by our followers for commercial plaza construction cost frame structure. Since Team Overc’s already has a first hand experience of various commercial projects successfully completed in Lahore & Islamabd, hence […]
Latest Steel Cement rates INCREASED During Covid19 outbreak Government of Pakistan decided to resume the construction industry and also announced a relief package on construction. After resuming and announcement of the relief package everyone hoped to a decrease in construction materials and its cost. As we all were hoping that the construction prices will fall […]
As we all know that the government of Pakistan has announced a relief package for construction sector on the 3rd of April 2020. This relief package was for both private sector as well as public sector. As public sector is not our scope or our expertise we wouldn’t be discussing that in this article today. […]
covered area Difference in covered area will affect the cost of the house. There is this common misconception that if the size of the house or the covered area of the house is same, the cost incurred on the house will be the same. For instance in our latest grey structure covered area per sqft cost […]
HOUSE CONSTRUCTION COST OCTOBER 2019 GREY STRUCTURE Its been almost another year since last time Team Overc’s published grey structure house construction cost 2018 article and video, response that we got on that article and video was overwhelming and encouraging that helped and guided hundreds of Pakistanis specially expatriates/overseas Pakistanis. Many other topics and issues were […]
Seepage from soil/earth into the walls of house is a major issue that many people face. In newly constructed houses it causes much more distress & worry as compared to old houses which already require renovation and maintenance. Almost 90% of houses that are constructed as brick structures witness seepage in minor to major form. […]
As explained in few articles and blogs previously, concrete is the most important component of grey structure construction of house or building. Concrete is made by mixing cement, sand (fine aggregate) and crush (course aggregate) with a certain ratio of water. Concrete mixing is a very sensitive process for all grades of concrete and the […]
Slab which is also termed as “lanter” in local language is the most important part of any house. A slab covers the opening between walls and provides real privacy. It has supports on all or some sides and rest is hanging in air. It completes the structure of a floor that is being constructed and […]
House construction on turnkey contracts is based on per sq ft construction cost which requires covered area according to drawings. All the costing articles & videos of Team Overc’s are based on covered areas. Clients often get confused in covered area and land area. Today we will explain the difference between covered area and land […]
Switch board Switch boards are another integral part of electrical works during finishing of a new house. Reason for it being termed as integral is because switch boards are so prominent in a house that they define the finishing grade & quality of a house. If a house has been finished in economical look and […]
Every house has a rooftop that is exposed to environment which includes heat from sun and water from rains. With time and global warming in effect, summer temperatures specially in urban areas & intensity of rains are changing. This change in weather and environment also demands various steps and methods to be implemented during construction […]
Slab level crack or parapet walls cracks Construction methods in Pakistan that are in practice have unfortunately not witnessed advancement and innovation as compared to rest of the world. Our house construction methods have remained the same through out the years except for minor changes such as introduction of mixing machines and lifts for concrete […]
House Construction finishing cost for finishing works in 2019 Its been almost an year since last time Team Overc’s published grey structure & finishing construction cost 2017 articles and videos, response that we got on these two articles and videos was overwhelming and encouraging that helped and guided hundreds of Pakistanis specially expatriates/overseas Pakistanis. Many […]
Termite is that type of an insect which can be destructive for a newly or old constructed house. Specially for houses that have lots of solid wood used during finishing works such as in doors, door frames, wardrobes, consoles, kitchen cabinets etc. It can be devastating both for natural solid wood and laminated sheets such as […]
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There is another video of Mr Haroon with the title of why you should hire a construction company for house…