Construction & Property Glossary
Plain-language explanations of construction, engineering, regulatory, and property terms — written for Indian homeowners.
Construction
BOQ (Bill of Quantities)
A Bill of Quantities (BOQ) is a detailed, itemized document in a construction contract tha…
PMC (Project Management Consulting)
PMC (Project Management Consulting) in construction refers to an independent third-party s…
Waterproofing
Waterproofing in construction refers to the application of materials, systems, or treatmen…
Snag List
A snag list is a comprehensive list of defects, incomplete items, or substandard work iden…
Handover
Handover is the formal process at the end of a construction project where the contractor t…
Structural Warranty
A structural warranty is a legally binding guarantee provided by a contractor or builder t…
Change Order
A change order is a written, signed document that records any modification to the original…
Milestone Payment
Milestone payments are construction contract payments tied to specific, verifiable complet…
Structural Engineering
RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete)
RCC stands for Reinforced Cement Concrete — concrete that contains steel reinforcement (TM…
PCC (Plain Cement Concrete)
PCC is Plain Cement Concrete — concrete without any steel reinforcement. It is typically u…
Plinth
The plinth is the base or lower portion of a building's structure, typically the zone betw…
Footing (Foundation)
A footing is the structural element at the base of a column or wall that transfers the bui…
SBC (Soil Bearing Capacity)
Soil Bearing Capacity (SBC) is the maximum load per unit area that a soil can safely suppo…
Building Systems
Materials
Property
Built-Up Area (BUA)
Built-Up Area refers to the total floor area of a building including all areas within the …
Carpet Area
Carpet area is the net usable floor area within the walls of a room or property — essentia…
UDS (Undivided Share of Land)
UDS (Undivided Share of Land) refers to the proportional ownership share of the total land…
360° Virtual Tour
A 360° virtual tour is an immersive, interactive photographic experience that allows viewe…
Regulatory & Legal
Setback
Setback is the minimum required distance that must be maintained between a building and th…
FSI (Floor Space Index)
FSI (Floor Space Index), also called FAR (Floor Area Ratio), is the ratio of the total bui…
Approval Plan
An approval plan is the architectural and building plan that has been reviewed and approve…
Completion Certificate (CC)
A Completion Certificate (CC) is an official document issued by the local body confirming …