Rate of Construction Materials and Labor in 2023 – A Detailed Gui

Rate of Construction Materials and Labor in 2023

Introduction

The rate of construction materials and labor in India varies depending on the location, the type of construction, and the quality of materials used. However, in general, the cost of construction in India is lower than in many other countries.

Construction is the process of creating a structure, such as a building, bridge, or road. It is a complex process that involves many different steps, from planning and design to materials selection and construction. The cost of construction can vary depending on a number of factors, including the size and complexity of the project, the location, the type of materials used, and the labor costs.

In India, the rate of construction materials and labor has been rising in recent years. This is due to a number of factors, including the rising cost of materials, the increasing demand for construction, and the shortage of skilled labor. The average cost of construction in India in 2023 is estimated to be around Rs. 1,500 per square foot.

The rate of construction materials and labor varies depending on the type of materials, location, and the type of work. Cement is the most expensive construction material, followed by steel and bricks.

The cost of sand and gravel is relatively low. Similarly, masons and carpenters are the most expensive laborers, followed by plumbers and electricians. The rate of unskilled labor is relatively low.

There are a number of ways to reduce the rate of construction materials and labor. One way is to use locally sourced materials. Locally sourced materials are often cheaper than imported materials. Another way to reduce the cost of construction is to hire local contractors. Local contractors are familiar with the local market and can often get better prices on materials and labor.

It is also possible to reduce the rate of construction materials and labor by using simple designs. Simple designs are easier and faster to build, which can save money on labor costs. It is also important to minimize the number of changes to the plans. Changes to the plans can add to the cost of construction.

It is important to inspect the work regularly to ensure that it is being done correctly. If problems are found early, they can be corrected without causing major delays or cost overruns. It is also important to pay the contractors on time. This will help to ensure that they continue to work on the project and that they do not go bankrupt.

The Rate of Construction Materials and Labor is expected to continue to rise in the coming years. However, there are a number of ways to reduce the cost of construction. By using locally sourced materials, hiring local contractors, using simple designs, and inspecting the work regularly, it is possible to save money on construction costs.

On average, building a 1,000 sq ft house in India can cost you Rs 15 lakh. This may vary as per the city and other factors such as labor availability, raw materials supply and quality of furnishing you are using.

However, the average cost may be starkly different across States. For instance, the cost of constructing a 1,000 sq ft house in Tamil Nadu generally varies between Rs 14 lakh and Rs 16 lakh. However, it may vary based on the civil and finishing charges.

The construction cost per sq ft in Tamil Nadu roughly ranges around Rs 1,500-5,000 depending on the affordable or premium home you wish to build.

The civil and finishing expenditures also add up to the amount towards home construction. While the civil cost in the State is around Rs 1000-1,300 per sq ft, the finishing cost hovers at about Rs 600-1,900 per sq ft, individually. Together, these charges make up approximately Rs 1,500-3,000 per sq ft.

Average Rate of Construction Materials and Labor in 2023

1). Rate of labor

The construction labor rate in India varies depending on the type of work, the location, and the experience of the worker. However, there is an average rate of construction labor rates in India in 2023.

Sl. No.	Work	Unit	Labor rate
1	Earthwork excavation	Cft	8.00
2	Earth filling	Cft	4.00
3	Sump water tank solid block wall	Lts	3.00
4	sump tank rcc wall -sump tank	Lts	5.00
5	Shuttering	sqft	41.00
6	Bar bending	kg	6.00
7	P.C.C Concrete	sqft	36.00
8	Footing concrete	Cft	40.00
9	Size stone masonry	Cft	40.00
10	column concrete	Cft	58.00
11	R.C.C Roof slab & Beam Concrete	Cft	55.00
12	R.C.C Slope roof concrete	Cft	68.00
13	8″ Block work	sqft	33.00
14	6″ Block work	sqft	25.00
15	4″Block work	sqft	20.00
16	Internal Ceiling Plastering	sqft	18.00
17	Internal Wall plastering	sqft	15.00
18	External Wall plastering	sqft	19.00
19	Parapet Wall (Block Work& Plastering)	sqft	45.00
20	Waterproof plastering	sqft	25.00
21	Flat Ceiling plastering	Sqm	120
22	Slope Ceiling plastering	Sqm	120
23	Internal wall plastering	Sqm	110
24	Rough wall plastering	Sqm	75
25	Stepped Staircase plastering	Sqm	225
26	External plastering	Sqm	170
27	Pergola Plastering	Rmt	350
28	Plinth Beam masonry	Sqm	150
29	Ground Floor masonry	Sqm	150
30	First Floor masonry	Sqm	170
31	Terrace Floor masonry	Sqm	190
32	Duct masonry	Sqm	200
33	Parapet masonry	Sqm	190
34	Base Coarse marking masonry	Floor	2,500
35	Door & Windows Fixing	sqft	31.00
36	Ventilators fixing	nos	350.00
37	Groove Cutting	Rmt	20
38	Elevation Band	Rmt	229.67
39	Drip Mould	Rmt	30
40	Ele pipe packing	Floor	750
41	Mesh Fixing	Rmt	6
42	Level Pad fixing	Floor	1,500
43	Hacking	Sft	1.4
44	Drilling	Hrs	87.5
45	Chipping	Hrs	120
46	Cornice	Rft	140
47	2″&3″ Band	Rft	30.00
48	3/4″ Groove	Rft	15.00

2).  Rate of Materials

2.1).  Cement

Cement is the binding material used in building construction. Cement and steel constitute almost 50% of the total cost of materials. Cement in RCC binds sand, aggregate, and steel together to form a rigid structure. There are different grades and types of cement.

• Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)

• OPC 33 Grade

• OPC 43 Grade

• OPC 53 Grade

• Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC)

• Rapid Hardening Cement (RHC)

The approximate consumption of cement is 0.4 bags or 20kg per sqft of built-up area. The total cost of cement is 16% of the total materials cost. The prices of cement range from the minimum value to the maximum value which can be seen in the table. The average rate of cement for different types of cement building materials is shown in the table given below.

Sl. no.	Type of Cement	Rate per Bag
1	OPC 43 Grade	Rs 350 to Rs 390
2	OPC 53 Grade	Rs 410 to Rs 435
3	PPC  Cement Grade	Rs 316 to Rs 330
4	M Sand	Rs 4290
5	River Sand	Rs 6050

2.2). Ready Mix Concrete

Ready mix concrete or RMC is concrete that is manufactured at the site and transported to the site for good-quality construction. Ready Mix Concrete is used for keeping a strict check on the quality of concrete that cannot be made at the site.

RMC is used for manufacturing concrete above M20 grade of concrete. It is used if the concrete is not able to be made at the site. Building materials rate for different grades of ready-mix concrete is shown here.

RMC Price is about Rs. 3000 to Rs. 7500 as per grade of Concrete. The price of RMC concrete per cubic meter is shown in the table given below.

Sl. no	Grade of Concrete	The rate in INR (in cubic meters)
1	M15	3800 to 3900
2	M20	3900 to 4200
3	M25	4200 to 4400
4	M30	4500 to 4850
5	M35	4800 to 5200

2.3). Sand

Sand is mixed with cement and aggregate in concrete to provide bulk and strength to the concrete structure. Sand is a fine particle of broken rock that comes in different types. The most common types of sand used in construction are as follows:

a). River sand

b). Pit sand/ Coarse sand

c). M sand

River sand is white-grey in color and rounded that are generally found on the bank of the river. For plastering and construction river sand is preferred.

M sand is also known as manufactured sand or artificial sand or stone sand. M sand is manufactured by crushing granite/ basalt rock by following Indian Standard Codes guidelines.

• Sand Aggregate Price is Rs. 1600 to Rs. 3300 per ton.

• The total cost of sand is around 12% of the total materials cost.

• The approximate consumption of sand in a building is around 8 cubic feet per sqft built-up area.

• Sand price per ton and sand price per kg is shown in the table given below.

The building materials pricelist for a coarse aggregate of 10mm, 12mm, 20mm, and 40mm are shown below. 20mm aggregate price is Rs. 800 per Ton you can find the detail of all aggregate prices in the table shown below.

Sl. No.	Aggregate thickness	Rate per Cuft in INR
1	10mm	68 to 78
2	12mm	68 to 78
3	20mm	68 to 78
4	40mm	68 to 78

2.4). Steel

Steel bars are used as construction materials in slabs, beams, columns, and foundations to provide tensile strength to support the structure. High tensile strength bars are Thermo mechanically treated with low carbon steel.

Steel is high strength material compared to concrete. Steel is strong in tension and compression thus it is used at the top and bottom of structures where heavy loads are bound to occur.

TMT bars bond with the concrete to form the RCC structure. TMT bars come in different grades according to Indian standards. Commonly used grades of TMT bar steel are as follows.

a). Fe 415

b). Fe 415D

c). Fe 500

d). Fe 500D

e). Fe 550

f). Fe 550D

g). Fe 600

Fe 500D is the most suitable bar as it has the perfect balance of strength and flexibility, Fe 500D grade steel bars are recommended for earthquake-prone areas.

TMT Steel Bar Rate is around Rs. 45 to Rs. 55 per Kg. And the cost of steel amounts to around 22% of the total materials cost

2.5). Bricks and Blocks

 

Bricks and blocks are commonly used construction materials for constructing masonry walls. The construction materials price list for all materials is shown here. Bricks are manufactured from clay and come in different shapes and sizes.

Types of Bricks

a). First class bricks

b). Second class bricks

c). Third class bricks

d). Fourth class bricks

Bricks and blocks are important building materials that help in brick wall construction that helps in making rooms and flats.

The price of Brick is Rs. 6 to Rs. 10 per piece.

The price of the lightweight block is Rs. 40 to Rs. 50 per piece.

Today construction rate of bricks for different sizes and different materials like red bricks, fly ash bricks, cement blocks, and AAC blocks are shown below.

Sl. No.	AAC Block Size	Rate per Block
1	Red Bricks 4″	5.5 to 6
2	Red Bricks 6″	7 to 8
3	Clay Bricks	11 to 13.2
4	AAC Blocks	39 to 46.8
5	Cement Blocks	27 to 32.4
6	Fly Ash Bricks 4″	6.5 to 7.5
7	Fly Ash Bricks 6″	7.56 to 8

Rate of AAC block according to size

Sl. No.	Size	Rate per block in INR
1	3 inch	40 to 45
2	4 inch	55 to 65
3	6 inch	75 to 85
4	8 inch	95 to 105
5	9 inch	105 to 110
6	600x200x 75mm	34 to37
7	600x200x100mm	42 to 45
8	600x200x125mm	44 to 47
9	600x200x150mm	52 to 55
10	600x200x175mm	72 to 75
11	600x200x200mm	77 to 80
12	600x200x230mm	94 to 97
13	600x200x250mm	106 to 110
14	600x200x300mm	125 to 130
15	Solid Concrete Blocks	30 to 35
16	Hollow Concrete Blocks	20  o 25

2.6). Wood

Wood is a common material that is used in construction work for doors, windows, formwork, furniture, etc. There are many types of wood that are used in construction work, but here discuss only rate woos.

In construction work, 30% of the timber or wood materials are used. Wood is a naturally available material that has good strength, toughness, and durability.

Building materials cost for modern home materials are shown here. Prices of different types of wood are shown in the table given below.

Sl. No.	Type of Wood	Rate
1	Teak Wood	Rs 7800/-Cft
2	Sheesham Wood	Rs 1000/-Cft
3	Pure Sal Wood	Rs 1750/-Cft
4	Deodar Wood	Rs 680/-Cft
5	Vengai Wood	Rs 7200/-Cft
6	8′ x 4′ Plywood (18mm thick)	Rs 2900 to 3400/-pcs

2.7). Tiles

Ceramic and vitrified tiles are the most commonly used building tiling or finishing materials used in construction. Ceramic tiles are used for both wall tiling and flooring. Ceramic tiles are made from red or white clay fired in a kiln.

The total cost of tiles is around 8% of the total cost of materials. Prices of different types of tiles like wall tiles, floor tiles, ceramic tiles, vitrified tiles, cement tiles, and other tiles are shown below.

Sl. No.	Types of Tiles	Unit	Rate in INR
1	Dado wall Tiles (200 x 300mm)	Pcs	18 to 20
2	Floor Tiles (300 x 300mm)	Pcs	20 to 35
3	Floor Tiles (600 x 600mm)	Pcs	36 to 40
4	Vitrified Tiles (600 x 600mm)	Sqft	60 to 80
5	Ceramic Tiles	Sqft	25 to 80
6	Laminated wooden floor	Sqft	80 to 140
7	Cement Tiles (300 x 300mm)	Sqft	20 to 24
8	Paver Block (60mm thick)	Sqft	30 to 36

Rate of marbles and granites

Sl. No.	Marble Type	Rate per sqft in INR
1	Amba White Marble	160 to 185
2	Green Marble	75 to 95
3	Tandoor Marble	35 to 40
4	Kadapa Marble	40 to 48
5	Italian Marble	290 to 560
6	Shahabad Marble	20 to 25
7	Kota Stone	45 to 49
8	Black Granite	190 to 350

2.8). Plumbing

The basic function of the plumbing system in our home is to provide safe and clean potable water for drinking and washing purposes. After the use of water, the discharge that is generated is needed to be disposed of safely.

Plumbing pipes and fittings come in different materials like plastic, GI, Brass, and many others materials. Below we have shown some prices of some of the commonly used plumbing piping materials used.

The price of pipes is depending on the material type and its size. Prices of different plumbing pipes are shown in the table given below.

Sl. No.	Plumbing Items	Rate per per pipe in INR
1	Pipes UPVC	250 to 312
2	Pipes PVC	180 to 225
3	Pipes CPVC	345 to 432

2.9). Paint

Paints are used in buildings to make the aesthetic and shiny look of the structure. And they can choose according to Interior wall and exterior wall appearance. Paints come in thousands of colors and shades with multiple finishes like matt, glossy and satin finish.

There are many types of paints available in the market. For choosing the best paint for your home, you should consider the desired properties of paints that are required for your application.

If choosing paint for your external wall then paint properties like waterproof, dirt resistance, and anti-fungal or anti-algae properties will make it the perfect choice.

The consumption of paints for interior work is 0.14 liters per sq. ft. and 0.4 liters per sqft for exterior paints.

The rate of different types of paints is shown below.

Sl. no	Type of Paint	Unit	Rate
1	Paint	ltr	200 to 435
2	Wall Putty	Kg	20 to 30
3	White Cement	25kg bag	400 to 500
4	POP	25kg bag	200 to 250
5	Lime Powder	Kg	10 to 12

3.0). Glass

Glass is one of the building materials that are used for decorative purposes and for structural use as well. Glass comes in different types like toughened glass which is used in areas where glass can break and can harm.

The price of the main type of glass that is used in construction is shown below.

Sl. No.	Type of Glass	Rate per sqft in INR
1	Window Glass	32 to 50
2	5mm Plane Glass	60 to 85
3	6mm Plane Glass	85 to 95
4	8mm Plane Glass	111 to 120
5	5mm Paint Glass	50 to 60
6	10mm toughened Glass	105 to 120
7	Laminated toughened Glass	200 to 700
8	Frosted Toughened Glass	200 to 800
9	Tinted toughened Glass	150 to 700

3.1). Miscellaneous Building Materials

Sl. No.	Construction Materials	Unit	Rate
1	Binding Wire	Kg	65 to 70
2	Bitumen (Coal Tar)	Kg	15 to 40
3	Door Frame	no.	1500 to 2200
4	Window Frame	no.	4500 to 6000
5	SS Main Gate (depends on weight)	30kg	30000 to 40000
6	Railing and Grills	Rft.	1650 to 1900

Conclusion

• Construction material and labor rates can vary significantly depending on the location, type of construction, market conditions, and other factors. It’s best to consult local sources such as construction industry reports, and government publications, or reach out to local contractors or suppliers for the most accurate and up-to-date rates in your specific area.

• Construction material prices are influenced by factors like inflation, supply and demand dynamics, and economic conditions. The average rate of construction materials and labor in 2023 in India is summarized here

Cement –   

INR 350 to INR 400 per 50 kg bag.

Concrete –

INR 4,000 to INR 5,500 per cubic meter.

Bricks –      

INR 3 to INR 10 per piece depending on size and quality.
Stone –       

INR 50 to INR 200 per square foot depending on the type and quality.
Timber –    

INR 50 to INR 250 per cubic foot depending on the type and quality.
Steel –        

INR 35 to INR 60 per kg depending on the type and quality.
Glass –       

INR 100 to INR 300 per square foot depending on the thickness and quality.
Asphalt –   

INR 1,500 to INR 2,000 per 50 kg bag.
Plaster –    

INR 20 to INR 40 per square foot depending on the thickness and quality.
Insulation materials –

INR 10 to INR 50 per square foot depending on the type and quality.

• Labor rate per square foot:– In India, the Labor rate & cost per square foot is around 210 to 280 Rs for Residential/ commercial/ institutional buildings, which contains labor costs approx. 140 to 200 Rs per square foot for building a structure or civil work,

• and around 70 to 100 Rs per square foot for finishing like tiling, electrical fitting, plumbing fixtures, painting and putty, door framing and fabrication, and miscellaneous work like curing, repair, storage, and security.

• It is important to note that these are just average rates. The actual cost of construction labor in India will vary depending on the specific project. It is always a good idea to get quotes from multiple contractors before making a decision.

• Masons are responsible for laying bricks and other masonry materials. The average labor rate for a mason in India is around Rs. 1,000-1,500 per day.

• Carpenters are responsible for making and installing wood structures. The average labor rate for a carpenter in India is around Rs. 800-1,000 per day.

• Plumbers are responsible for installing and repairing plumbing systems. The average labor rate for a plumber in India is around Rs. 1,200-1,500 per day.

• Electricians are responsible for installing and repairing electrical systems. The average labor rate for an electrician in India is around Rs. 1,000-1,200 per day.

Please note that all given above prices are estimates and may vary depending on location, supplier, quality, and other factors. It’s always a good idea to obtain specific quotes from suppliers for accurate pricing information.

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