Ajmal Hameed

The construction cost varies from Rs.1600 to 2500/sq.ft. It varies according to design, structure, material used and is also related to the area. Whether it is a town or village area. Let’s consider an average cost, Rs.1850/sq.ft. Total cost of building for 1000 sq.ft Residential House = 1000x1850 = Rs.18,50,000 In this total amount, Labour cost = 40% of total cost =40%(18,50,000) =Rs. 7,40,000 Material cost = 60% of total cost =Rs. 11,10,000 The material cost can be again subdivided into 1. *cement* =15% of material cost =Rs. 1,66,500 2. *Reinforcement*(load bearing structure) = 17% of material cost = Rs. 1,88,700 3. *Sand* = 9% of material cost = Rs.99,900 4. *Aggregate* = 7% of material cost = Rs.77,700 5. *Brick(Solid blocks)*= 9% of material cost = Rs.99,900 6. *Tile(60/sq.ft)* = 8% of material cost = Rs.88,800 7. *paint* = 8% of material cost = Rs.88,800 8. *Doors & Windows(wood)* = 11% of material cost = Rs.1,22,100 9. *Plumbing & Electrical* = 10% of material cost = Rs.1,11,000 10. *CP & Sanitary Items* = Rs.4% of material cost =Rs.44,400 10. Miscellaneous (additional electrical,cleaning etc) = 2% of material cost = Rs.22,200