What’s the Best time to start construction in India?

Weather

Before starting with construction, one must consider the ideal time for it. India is a country with a wide range of weather conditions. With high heat during the summer season, and downpours during the monsoons, extreme temperatures and climatic conditions are a given. A few things to consider related to weather conditions and house construction:

• Excessive heat saps away the moisture content inside the concrete that is required for it to cure properly

• Monsoon poses a challenge while executing foundation work due to waterlogging and may involve additional pumping costs to drain out clogged water. Chances of soil collapse also increase in many areas

• During the monsoon, the quality of sand available may vary and it needs proper storage to avoid the increase in moisture content due to rain. Proper storage of cement is also required

• Direct contact with rain during concreting can delay the concrete setting process and may cause strength loss in concrete

• The hydration process is slower in very low temperatures and that is why extra precaution and adjustments are required to achieve the desired strength of concrete Keeping all the above points in mind, it can be surmised that the post-monsoon season and winters provide the most conducive environment for uninterrupted construction activities from concreting to curing

Labour availability

After you have finalised the contractor, you will need to check if an adequate number of masons etc. are available. They are generally migrants from smaller towns/ villages, and it is important to consider the below factors:

• Availability of labour is low during the festive seasons which may delay your renovation process.

• Another time where labour availability could be low is around the sowing and reaping time of the crops. Many masons come to cities from rural areas and may go back to their home towns during such times.

Quality and Price of materials

The quality of each raw material, and its availability changes during the course of the year. Weather, construction activities, government orders and permits, they can all change raw material prices significantly. Keep an eye out for such developments, and keep stocking materials when you know of a certain rise in price in the short term.

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