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                    Low Cost Housing is a new concept which deals with effective budgeting and following of techniques which help in reducing the cost construction through the use of locally available materials along with improved skills and technology without sacrificing the strength, performance and life of the structure. There is huge misconception that low cost housing is suitable for only  sub standard  works and they are constructed by utilizing cheap building materials of low  quality.The  fact is that Low cost housing is done by proper management of  resources.Economy  is also achieved by postponing finishing works or implementing them in phases. Building Cost The building construction cost can be divided into two parts namely: Building material  cost :  65 to 70 % Labour  cost :  65 to 70 % Now in low cost housing, building material cost is less becau...