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SiteSetu Team

Construction Tech Experts

The SiteSetu Team publishes product explainers and editorial guides that connect construction field workflows with practical software adoption. These pages focus on how Indian builders and contractors can standardize execution, reporting, and site coordination.

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Construction technology rolloutField reporting systemsProject documentationWorkflow standardization

Articles by SiteSetu Team

These guides are written for Indian builders, contractors, site engineers, and project teams evaluating practical construction workflows.

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Quality46 min readUpdated

Concrete Cube Test: Compressive Strength Procedure and IS 456 Acceptance Criteria (India, 2026)

A site-ready guide to the concrete cube test under the current Indian standards: IS 516 (Part 1/Sec 1):2021 for testing, IS 1199 (Part 5):2018 for making and curing, and IS 456 Clause 16 for acceptance. Includes the post-2013 Table 11 that most references still get wrong, worked pass and fail examples for M20, M25 and M30, a cube test register format, and a step-by-step decision tree for when a cube fails.

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Materials35 min readUpdated

TMT Steel Bar Grades in India — IS 1786 Complete Guide for Builders, Engineers, and Homeowners

Steel reinforcement is the skeleton of every RCC structure in India — and choosing the right TMT bar grade is one of the most consequential decisions on any construction project. This guide covers all nine IS 1786 grades, the science behind TMT manufacturing, how to read a mill test certificate, which grade to use where, current 2026 prices across brands, how to verify BIS certification, and why Fe500D has become the default for Indian construction.

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Planning28 min readUpdated

Construction Cost Per Sq Ft in India 2026 — Complete City-Wise Guide for Builders and Contractors

What does it actually cost to build per square foot in India in 2026? This guide gives you city-wise construction cost benchmarks across quality tiers, a detailed material-labour-overhead breakdown, CPWD DSR reference methodology, IS code specifications that affect cost, and a practical estimation approach — everything a builder, contractor, or project engineer needs to plan realistic budgets.

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Compliance24 min readUpdated

Construction Project Closeout and Handover in India: Complete Process, Checklist & RERA Guide (2026)

A comprehensive guide to construction project closeout and handover for Indian builders, contractors, and developers covering pre-handover preparations, OC/CC certification, RERA compliance, possession procedures, builder-to-society transfer, final accounts settlement, and common mistakes to avoid.

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Quality20 min readUpdated

Concrete Mix Design as per IS 10262:2019 — Complete Guide for Indian Site Engineers

A comprehensive guide to concrete mix design as per IS 10262:2019 for Indian site engineers and contractors. Covers nominal mix vs design mix, step-by-step calculation examples for M25 and M30, water-cement ratio selection per IS 456, aggregate proportioning, trial mix testing, and practical site tips for slump, cube testing, and hot weather concreting.

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Quality10 min readUpdated

RFI Software for Construction India

RFIs help contractors get written clarity on drawings, specs, and site conditions—before small doubts become rework. This practical guide covers an RFI workflow, real site examples, and what to look for in RFI software for Indian projects.

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Safety10 min readUpdated

Construction Incident Reporting Software

Incidents and near-misses can derail schedules and put workers at risk, yet many Indian sites still rely on paper registers and ad-hoc WhatsApp updates. This guide explains what to look for in construction incident reporting software and how to roll it out on real sites.

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Equipment10 min readUpdated

Equipment Maintenance Software for Construction

Equipment breakdowns can derail excavation, concreting, and lifting on Indian sites. This guide shows how equipment maintenance software for construction helps SMB teams plan PMs, manage spares, and reduce downtime with simple workflows.

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Equipment9 min readUpdated

Plant and Machinery Register Software Guide

Plant and machinery costs can make or break margins for Indian contractors—through downtime, diesel leakage, and missed renewals. This guide explains what to track in a plant and machinery register and how software improves control across sites.

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