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House Building Digest Series

This is an attempt by BMTPC to provide useful but often ignored information about multifarious activities involved in house construction and other technical and non-technical matters associated with building materials and construction technologies. The series is being brought out with a specific rationale to reach out to common people of our nation and make them acquainted about building construction.

Every individual has a dream of owning a house and through this series which is aptly named House Building Digest, we will slowly unravel myths and misconceptions about building construction.

The language used here is lucid and simple to comprehend. The complicated technicalities are explained in a parlance which can be understood by one and all.

HBD 01: Things to Know

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HBD 02: Roles of Different Players

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HBD 03: Procedures and Terminologies

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HBD 04: Construction Specifications - Foundations

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HBD 05: Construction Specifications-Superstructure

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HBD 06: Doors and Windows

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HBD 07: Flooring

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HBD 08: Plastering

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HBD 09: Painting

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HBD 10: Water Supply

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HBD 11: Sanitary and Drainage

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HBD 12: Prevention of Dampness

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