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Notes on building well

Permits, quotations, and the small decisions that actually determine whether a project runs on time.

18 Jun 2026

How long HDB permits actually take in 2026

The permit stage is where most renovation timelines quietly slip. Here's what HDB, URA, and BCA approvals actually take when you submit correctly the first time.

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02 May 2026

What your MCST actually needs before you start

Condo renovations answer to the MCST, not just HDB or URA. Missing this step is the most common reason a ready-to-start project sits idle for a month.

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14 Mar 2026

Why the kitchen work triangle still holds up

Open-concept kitchens killed the wall, but not the logic behind the classic sink-stove-fridge triangle. Here's how it still shapes a good layout.

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22 Jan 2026

Lump sum vs. provisional sum, and why it matters

Two quotations with the same bottom line can carry very different risk. The difference is which line items are fixed and which are estimates.

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