Date: May 30th The day began early with a knock on the door at 5:45 AM—the bar bending team had arrived. A crew of 8 professionals from a small village near Malavalli, Mysore , hired by our contractor Anil ( HOME SQUADZ ) , were ready to get to work. Their coordination, speed, and workmanship were nothing short of impressive. While the team bent and tied the steel rods with precision, something more spiritual was happening alongside—the Payada Pooja (foundation ritual) was conducted with devotion. It was a beautiful balance of spiritual grounding and physical construction, marking a significant milestone in our journey. By the end of the day: - 65% of the bar bending work was completed - The Paya Pooja concluded smoothly - Site Engineer Prashanth from (BrickNBolt) done inspection work done by on ground and clearing all doubts which Bar bending team had The team's positive energy made the entire day feel light, productive, and blessed Photo Highlights: 1. Bar bending in ...
It’s been a while since the last blog post (June 9) — things have been fast forward on-site, has been steady and satisfying. Here's a comprehensive update on what’s been happening since then. ✅ Plinth Work Completed June 15: Bar bending and shuttering work for the plinth was completed. June 16: Concrete was poured for the plinth. June 17–18: Starters for the columns were set up, and anti-termite treatment was applied directly to the soil backfill in ratio of 1:2 Over 8,000 liters of water have been used for proper curing and settling — a crucial step to ensure strength and longevity. 🚧 Underground Work Completed On June 19, the team completed: - Drainage mainline setup Supreme PVC Pipes - Chamber construction with required slope. - Kaveri Connection - Ashirvad CPVC Pipe. This was done under the supervision of expert site engineers and skilled workers of HomeSquadz 🌦️ Bangalore Weather: Unpredictable, But Kind Despite the...
The 10% Trap: How "Fake" Engineers Use Stolen Photos to Hook Investors Building a home is one of the biggest financial commitments most of us will ever make. It’s a journey of trust, but as I recently discovered on my own site, there are people out there looking to exploit that trust by stealing the hard work of others to build a fake reputation. The Encounter: A "Site Engineer" Who Didn't Know the Owner or Anyone On-site A few days ago, I was at my construction site—a project being professionally managed by Brick & Bolt . I noticed a well-dressed stranger meticulously taking "inch-by-inch" photos of the entire site, inside and out. When I approached him after a few minutes and asked what he was doing, he didn't miss a beat. He claimed he was a "site engineer" from a different construction firm and stated he was there to conduct a "project audit." The red flags went up immediately: The Denial: He actually argued with me whe...