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Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) in construction refers to a type of concrete that consists of cement, fine aggregates (such as sand), coarse aggregates (such as gravel or crushed stone), and water. PCC is a simple and commonly used form of concrete that does not contain any reinforcing materials like steel bars. It is primarily used for non-structural components or applications where structural strength is not a critical factor.
The carpet area of a flat refers to the actual useable space within a property. It represents the area on which one can place a carpet. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 describes carpet area as the net useable floor area of an apartment, excluding the area covered by external walls, areas under service shafts, exclusive balcony or verandah area and open terrace area, but includes the area covered by the internal partition walls of the apartment.
Precast concrete, also known as prefabricated concrete is an alternative to cast-in-situ concrete. It is produced at an off-site controlled factory environment where moulds are used to cast elements such as slabs, walls, columns, beams, etc which are then transported to the construction site for assembly. This method eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site casting and curing, allowing for faster project completion.
Aluminium formwork system is a building system used to form cast-in-place concrete structures of buildings. This formwork is made of aluminium alloy, which is very strong and has high tensile strength. Unlike steel, aluminium can be used several times. Lightweight aluminium is also easy to handle and quick to operate making it highly adaptable and cost-effective.
Townships are self-sustaining communities built on large land parcels that offer several amenities and services. Built to create the feeling of a mini city within a city, mixed townships generally comprise of residential complexes, office buildings, medical care, education institutes, restaurants, malls and retail units. Residents of townships enjoy common amenities that may include but are not limited to parks, gymkhanas, clubhouses, recreation centres and more. Townships aim to foster a sense of community living while providing convenience. Initially built on the outskirts, townships are now becoming increasing common within major metro cities.
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A Resident Welfare Association (RWAs) are non-government entity responsible for overseeing the upkeep and interest of a residential society in a colony or city. RWAs also organise events, collect monthly maintenance from members and safeguard the interest and rights of its members. The Societies Registration Act 1860 governs RWAs in India. A minimum of seven adult individuals are needed to form and register an RWA.
Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) refers to a freight-handling facility encompassing a minimum area of 100 acres (40.5 hectares), with various modes of transport access. It comprises mechanized warehouses, specialized storage solutions such as cold storage, facilities for mechanized material handling and inter-modal transfer container terminals, and bulk and break-bulk cargo terminals. It is a type of Logistics Park where various value-added services are rendered in addition to rail/road-based transportation. The purpose of MMLP is to reduce coordination among different parties during transfer of cargo from one mode to another.
Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) refers to a freight-handling facility encompassing a minimum area of 100 acres (40.5 hectares), with various modes of transport access. It comprises mechanized warehouses, specialized storage solutions such as cold storage, facilities for mechanized material handling and inter-modal transfer container terminals, and bulk and break-bulk cargo terminals. It is a type of Logistics Park where various value-added services are rendered in addition to rail/road-based transportation. The purpose of MMLP is to reduce coordination among different parties during transfer of cargo from one mode to another.
Deemed conveyance is a legal remedy provided to cooperative housing societies in Maharashtra that have failed to secure a conveyance deed from the developer. Under the deemed conveyance scheme, introduced in 2008, if a developer fails to transfer the ownership of land to a co-operative housing society within a specified period, the society can apply to the competent authority for deemed conveyance. A deemed conveyance order has the same effect as a conveyance deed.
A Conveyance Deed is a legal document that records the transfer of ownership from the builder-promoter to the co-operative housing society upon formation of the later. According to the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act (MOFA) 1963, the builder must transfer the ownership of land and building to the co-operative housing society within four months of formation of the society. It is a critical document that establishes the rightful ownership of the co-operative housing society for redevelopment projects.
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