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Buying & pricing

GST on Cement Is Now 18%: What Buyers and Builders Should Know

The GST rate on cement dropped from 28% to 18% in September 2025. Here is what that means for your quotations, invoices and project budgets.

27 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Estimation & costing

House Construction Cost per sq ft: Where Your Money Actually Goes

A per-sq-ft rate hides a lot. Break it down into materials, labour and finishes so you can compare quotes properly and spot where savings are realistic.

9 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

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