The book
Let's Become Thaykaydar
The complete Urdu-English handbook for anyone building their own home in Pakistan — written from 25 years on site, not from a textbook.
- 400+ proven, field-tested construction tips from three generations of contractors
- Save up to 10% of your total budget — typically 15–20 lacs on a standard house
- Complete journey: purchasing land, NOC and approvals, right through to final locks
- Ready-made BOQ checklists for grey structure, finishing, electrical and plumbing
- How to read a contractor's quotation and catch inflated material quantities
- Rate benchmarks for cement, steel, sand, crush, bricks and labour in Islamabad
Table of Contents
Thirteen chapters covering the workforce, site planning, civil work, services, finishes and record keeping.
I caught 4 lacs of inflated steel in my own BOQ using chapter 6 alone.
Finally an Urdu-English book that speaks the way the site actually speaks.
Gave a copy to my brother before he broke ground. Best gift I've given.