Guidance on BDA Site (reader question)

Today, I’m answering a question from a blog reader. I kept postponing answering his emails for quite a few days because of the complexity of the email and asking too many questions in one email. It is really difficult to answer such questions. For now, I will try my best to answer this reader’s questions: Hi Arun, I recently came across your website. I was looking for some guidance regarding a bda plot I want to purchase from my (retired govt employee) relative as I want to build a house in near future as part of my retirement plans to stay in bangalore....

May 16, 2024 · P K Arun

Customer questions about the electrical system

Got the below question from one of our All-Access Pass Customer: Hi Arun, First of all thank you very much for sharing your experience and lessons learned in house construction. I am benefiting a lot after going through your articles. I am planning to construct a house in Kochi, Kerala. Two floor house for own use. I have a couple of questions about the electrical system. 1. Is Busbar required for home use?...

May 8, 2024 · P K Arun

Looking for an Architect and Builder

A few days back, one of our customers sent the below email. -————- Hi Arun, I am looking for an architect and builder for construction on my plot. Can you refer/suggest some good builders and architects for the same ? Can you also let me know what is the current rate for the builder contractor with material and without material ? Thanks Amit 99xxxxxxxx -————- Can you refer/suggest some good builders and architects for the same ?...

September 30, 2023

How Much Should I Pay for Architect

Today I thought of answering the one our customer question in this email. Below is the exact email he sent on 4/2/2023. I’m sorry for answering this question so late… That time, our house construction work was still ACTIVELY going on, and I didn’t have much mental bandwidth to answer immediately. Almost all the work is done, and we already rented out all the Units (both buildings), so I’m somewhat free now....

February 23, 2023