NBC 205:2024 Update: Why 14″x14″ is Now the Mandatory Minimum Column Size in Nepal It was a regular morning on the construction site. Tekedar Kaka was relaxing on his old plastic chair, a cup of tea in one hand and a cigarette in the other. Engineer Babu came running with the latest structural drawing in … Read more
Why Do We Need Cover Blocks in Slab Concreting? One fine morning, Engineer Babu arrived at the site where the slab formwork was almost ready. The steel reinforcement (rebar) was neatly tied and placed. Contractor Kaka was busy supervising the laborers. Babu: Kaka, everything looks good, but I don’t see any cover blocks under the … Read more
Saving the “Skin” of Your House: 7 Mistakes You Must Avoid During Plastering A construction site in Bhaktapur. The sun is blazing hot. Contractor Kaka sits on his old wooden chair, sipping tea. Nearby, the young engineer arrives, looking puzzled with drawings and an IS Code book in his hand. The masons are busy troweling … Read more
12 Deadly House Construction Mistakes in Nepal: Earthquake-Resistant Guide Building a house in Nepal is a big dream for many, but house construction mistakes are extremely common here – and they often put people’s life savings at serious risk. Scene: A small tea shop in Pokhara Time: 10:15 AM (a short break before the next … Read more
The warm spring sun in Pokhara, cement dust in the air, and the sharp “krr-krr” sound of steel bars being cut. I stepped onto the construction site for the first time wearing a shiny new helmet, a gleaming safety vest, and the fresh confidence of my engineering degree. My head was full of bending moments, … Read more
Construction Site Safety in Nepal: 5 Practical Ways to Save Lives and Essential Checklist Construction sites in Nepal are among the most hazardous workplaces. Every year, many workers lose their lives or suffer serious injuries due to falls from height, collapsing scaffolding, trench collapses, electric shocks, and lack of proper protective equipment. According to various … Read more
Your Building, Your Rules: The Ultimate 2026 Guide to House Construction Agreements in Nepal Building a house is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make. A well-drafted house construction agreement protects your money, time, and dream home. Unfortunately, most homeowners in Nepal and India sign agreements without fully understanding the risks … Read more
Stop Blindly Trusting “Per Square Foot” Rates: 5 Costly Traps Every Nepali Homeowner Must Avoid As soon as the thought of building a house in Nepal comes to mind, the first question people ask is: “What is the current running rate per square foot? “Yes house construction cost. When a contractor or engineer quotes “3,500” … Read more