See the paperwork before you commit.
The three documents that decide how your build goes: the tender every contractor prices, the inspection report that checks the work, and the milestone schedule that releases your money.
Sample contractor tender
Every contractor prices the same itemised schedule of work, so bids can be compared line by line.
Schedule of work: grey structure
| Item | Unit | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excavation and backfilling | cu ft | 4,200 | 18 | 75,600 |
| Plain cement concrete under footings | cu ft | 520 | 480 | 249,600 |
| Reinforced concrete: footings, columns and slabs | cu ft | 1,900 | 640 | 1,216,000 |
| Steel reinforcement, supplied and fixed | kg | 9,800 | 285 | 2,793,000 |
| Brick masonry in cement mortar | cu ft | 3,400 | 210 | 714,000 |
| Damp-proof course and waterproofing | sq ft | 2,250 | 95 | 213,750 |
| Tender total (PKR) | 5,261,950 | |||
Illustrative sample with made-up figures. It shows the layout and level of detail, not Banao prices.
Sample inspection report
After every site visit, a Banao inspector writes up what was checked, what passed and what must be fixed, with photos.
Site visit: structure stage
- Pass
Column reinforcement
Bar sizes and spacing match the structural drawing.
- Fix
Concrete cover
Cover is short on two column faces. Rectify before the next pour.
- Pass
Brick bond and joints
Uniform joints, plumb within tolerance.
- Watch
Curing
Slab curing started late on day one. Re-check strength at the next visit.
Result: the milestone cannot be approved until the concrete cover is corrected and re-inspected.
Illustrative sample with made-up figures. It shows the layout and level of detail, not Banao prices.
Sample milestone payment schedule
Your money is released stage by stage, and only when the condition for that stage is met and you approve it.
Payment schedule
| Stage | Share of the tender | Released when |
|---|---|---|
| Mobilisation and excavation | 10% | Site set out, excavation to the drawn depth, photos with a measuring tape in view. |
| Foundation | 20% | Reinforcement checked by the inspector before concrete, then concrete cured and photographed. |
| Grey structure | 35% | Columns, slabs and masonry to the approved drawings, with the inspection report signed. |
| Finishing | 25% | Plaster, flooring, joinery and services complete, with a room-by-room snag list cleared. |
| Handover | 10% | Final inspection passed, defects list closed and keys handed over. |
Illustrative sample with made-up figures. It shows the layout and level of detail, not Banao prices.