Volume 1 Issue 3 October 2012

Building Solutions - the connect way!

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Hello folks! It is Connect time once again. We are happy to

bring to you the 3rd edition of P dot G Connect. There has

been a lot of talk in the market about Connect. We are

hearing reviews from not only you, but also from our friends in

the business. And they all have something good to say about

it. P dot G Connect is our connection with you and our way of

making you feel a part of our ever growing family. And we

sure look forward to adding more of your numbers.

When we had come up with the second issue, we were sure

that you would be able to relate to most of the articles in that.

We heard from a lot of you about how you were able to relate

to the common mistakes that are made by investors. Some of

the comments we received on our article on the Metro rail also

gave us tremendous satisfaction. Mr.Parthasarathy summed it

up saying “We have read a lot about the metro and progress.

First time we read about the kind of projects and advantages

in such a simple and understandable manner. Thank you sir.”

Thank you Mr. Parthasarathy and all of you who take the

pains to send us your valuable feedback.

This time around, we plan to explore the secret in selecting a

good builder. Being builders ourselves, we would like to

present a non-biased evaluation of what the criteria in

selecting a good builder are. We are in the business of

relationships and we would love to see where we stand in

your opinion. This whole concept of a Green Chennai stands

demystified for you, so you understand what the idea actually

means. We also have our regular articles on Vastu Sastra and

this time we look at how Vasthu actually affects your health.

Bathrooms are probably the most neglected rooms in our

houses. Here we give you a few tips to make this room look

and feel great. You would probably look forward to going

there ;).

And our fun section is there for you to enjoy. So enjoy this

month’s edition of P dot G Connect. Hope you have as much

fun reading it as we have in presenting it to you. And send us

your opinions to connect@pdotg.in.

After all it is your magazine!

From our MD’s desk

P.G.Prabhakar ReddyManaging DirectorP dot G Constructions (P) Ltd.

Multiple buildings, multiple contractors

and multiple rates! This makes it

compulsory for you to be well versed

with the critical deciding factors for

selecting your builder.

Probably the most important decision for

you would be to choose the right builder.

This helps determine what shape your

dream house will finally take. Today, the

builder market is overcrowded with

smaller companies who want to grab a

share of this profitable business. So how

does a prospective buyer choose the

best person to do the job? A few tips for

a pain-

f r e e

constructi

on!

The first

t h i n g

when you

go in for

a builder

- check out his track record. Look at his

past projects and take opinions about

his work, especially from current

residents. Check if he has delivered his

projects on time or as promised. And if it

is his first; you will have to look at other

information like company reputation,

domain knowledge, company founding

members etc to establish credibility.

A very important thing to

do while checking the reputation of

builder. Check his licenses and

cer t i f ications. Check for legal

complications if any. ISO certifications

and membership in builders association

will help you filter the builders and you

can choose from the good ones on the

list.

How

efficient has your builder been in

handling issues? Whether it is delay due

T r a c k Record:

Legal Check:

Conflict management skills:

to labour unrest or product availability,

has he been able to handle the matter

amicably and to the satisfaction of the

stakeholders? You could speak to the

former clients to get a take on this

aspect. A good conflict management

team makes for an efficient builder.

Building a house

is not a cheap bargain. It is an expensive

proposition and make sure your builder

is trustworthy. Your money buys him the

material. So ensure that he uses the

quality that he has promised you. Trust

should be augmented by his response to

you.

Make sure

that you get a

p r o g r e s s

report on a

r e g u l a r

b a s i s .

A l w a y s

check with

the builder on who will be your touch

point at the company, who would be

providing you with the status report on

the building.

The contract should be fair

and just. Read it carefully. Better to seek

a lawyer’s assistance before you sign

the contract. Remember, once you have

signed the contract, you are legally

responsible to follow the clauses in the

contract. So better late than sorry!

You will not be buying a new house too

often, so be right from the word go. Be

sure that he is the one you want to go

ahead with. If you have any

reservations, sort it out before you sign

on the dotted line.

Trust is what will help you get a great

house!

Quality of Material:

C o n s t a n t U p d a t e s :

Contract:

The secret of selecting a good builder

PdotG

Building Solutions - the connect way!

Volume 1, Issue 3, October 2012

The contents of this magazine is provided for

information purposes only and P dot G does not

guarantee or warrant the accuracy, reliability,

completeness or currency of the information or its

usefulness in achieving any purpose. P dot G will not

be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense

incurred or arising by reason of any person using or

relying on the information from this magazine.

Publisher

P. G. Prabhakar Reddy

Contributing Writers

Brinda Aiyar

Muralidharan Margabandhu

Art Director

V S Sashikumar

Design

E V Pandimeenal

Kaappiyaa

Photography

V Subash

Production & Execution

Procclaim

Printer

Siva Sakthi Offset Printers

Circulation & Subscriptions

K. N. Krishnakumar

Legal

T. Sankravel

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Printer for homenecessity or a luxury..?

You had a hectic day in the office and were caught in a messy traffic, and simply

want to relax watching TV after a bath. Your school going Son pleads with you to

get a print out of his assignment which he downloaded, and the dead line is 7.30

in the morning!!!!!

It was a great weekend spent with your family. Long and relaxed drive in the ECR

was enjoyable. Your Boss who usually does not bother you on holidays is calling

and you know something is cooking up. Yes. The big evading customer you were

working for a long time wants you by 8 in the morning with your presentations.

Thank God you have all the files in your PC. But then how to get 4 copies of the 10

page colour presentation?

How often do you come across a situation like this and cursed yourself for

postponing the purchase of a Printer? We have always perceived that a Printer at

home is a luxury and is a drain in the already tight budget of the family.

Let us consider the following points since we are revisiting on the purchase of a

printer.

1. Volume

2. Frequency

3. Cost already incurred in a month/year

4. Elimination of time limitations

5. the no of people in the family who use or will use the printer

6. The other uses that can be generated with the printer(like printing on other

media, making customized greeting cards, exclusive presentations,

printing of confidential material, etc)

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7. And finally………availability of

budget for the purchase.

Now that we have multifunction printers

available with the features like scanning,

copying and fax, the following will be

added considerations before the

decision is made.

1. No of photo copies taken by all

the members of the family

together

2. The average expense on photo

copying per month?

3. Is scanning done for any

purpose? If so how often?

4. Is business fax being sent from

home, and how frequently?

Now having understood the various

yardsticks, we can sit back and work on

the cost benefit ratio before deciding to

buy a printer.

Interestingly, since we are already

expending on few of the requirements

discussed above, and in reality the

average differential cost to own a printer

may not even be a hundred or two per

month in most of the cases, which will

open up a lot more uses once bought and

available.

What printer to buy, Laser or Inkjet is

another matter of detailed discussion.

Muralidharan Margabandhu

CEO, Acme Infotech

murali@acmeinfotech.co.in

All of us would love to liven up our

bathrooms in order to avoid it from

looking and feeling damp and dingy.

You might be cleaning it every day

and it might not have the musty odour

that one associates with the bathroom,

however with water as full of TDS as it

is, it tends to have stained tiles and a

grimy look. It’s time you make it

appealing! No re-modelling, no

overspending. Just paying attention

to the small things, and your

bathroom will definitely get that

fresh look.

Change towels: Never dry your

towel in the bathroom. It emits a

damp smell. Always change the

used towels and replace them with

new ones. You can colour

coordinate the towels with your wall

or tile colours to make it look more

pleasing to the eye. Never use the

same towel more than twice. Our body

odour sticks to the towel and makes it

smell like a rag!

Bathroom setting: Most of the time

guests rarely use the bathrooms. So we

do not pay too much attention to

bathroom detail. However, you can try

and make the most of your bathroom

settings. Use basins, closets and

surfaces in accordance with the rest of

your house. Also ensure that you clean

your taps and other accessories on a

regular basis. You can have bathroom

fresheners that make the bathroom

smell good for the people who go

inside after you.

Mirrors: Bathroom mirrors are a

necessity, therefore it is important that

you keep them clean. Water splashes

on the mirror and soils it. Just take a

damp cloth and clean it up. If you so

like, you can change the shape of your

mirrors. Oval mirrors look more

elegant and chic. Installing more than

one mirror on the opposite walls

makes the bathroom look much bigger

than what it really is.

Storage: Storage space in your

bathroom is necessary to keep your

important items. Keeping them in the

open subjects them to a lot of water

treatment! Keeping a cupboard space

with enough shelves to keep all your

bath equipments like body scrub,

cosmetics, brushes etc provides a lot

more space. You can make the

storage a multipurpose one by

having a mirror, towel rack, brush

stand etc added to it. Design, colour

and variety can be chosen

according to your taste.

Liquid soap: Many people are not

very comfortable using cakes that

are used by the home members. An

easy alternative to this is the liquid

soaps that can be kept in pretty

looking dispensers, and that can be

used more comfortable. This maintains

cleanliness as well as is healthier for

guests. And hygienically, it keeps the

room also tidier than bits of cake

floating here and there.

The New Gen Bathroom 5 ways to freshen up your bathrooms

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When we talk of Vastu and health, we

need to relate Vastu with Ayurveda.

Blending the two subjects will give us a

better understanding of different

diseases and health problems and how

certain Vastu corrections can help treat

them.

The "Pancha Mahabhootas" are

primary to both these sciences. These

five primary elements of nature are

allotted distinctive placements by the

classical Vastu texts.

Udaka or water is given the northeast - Cosmic Energy.Agni or fire is given the southeast.Vayu or air is given the northwest.Akasha or ether is given the southwest - Telluric Energy.Prithvi or earth is given the Brahmasthana or the central place - Global Energy.

A few basic rules in the ancient books of

Vastu for ensuring good health:

For peaceful and restful sleep, keep

head facing south or east. Avoid north

Study facing north or east for Sharp

memory and ability to take proper and

faster decisions at right time

Being Healthy – the Vastu Way

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For better taste, digestion & healthy

body avoid facing South or South-West

while cooking, eating or drinking. East

and west are best directions.

Avoid having door at the back while

cooking to prevent back-ache and pain

in the legs, shoulders.

Face east or west to have better

concentration & devotion while

worshipping.

Keep basil (Tulsi) in house to purify the

air. Cactus, Rubber plants, Milky plants

and Bonsai lead to stress, so avoid them.

Stairs, toilet or kitchen in North-East

corner may lead to cancer and brain

related disorders.

Sleeping or working under a beam, may

cause depression, headache or memory

loss

Wooden beds without storage space

help avoid health problems related to

Heart & Brain.

Avoid usage of space below the

staircase to minimize disorders related

to heart and nervous system.

Scientific studies have revealed the

relationship between good health and

Vastu.

Earth has a magnetic field and some of

the radiation is beneficial while some

are hazardous. Vastu is based on

realistic energy effects, be it solar,

magnetic, radiation or sound energy in

the cosmos.

When you have a dream house, you need to have a builder who will fulfil that

dream. And we found that builder in P dot G. We are from a middle class family

and like every middle class household, our aim was to retire into our own house.

Being a business man, I did not want to stay anywhere in this crowded city. I

wanted to go to the suburbs. Two reasons mainly – affordability and peace.

I was looking for a Real Estate Company that would understand my needs and

budget. And my wife would keep telling me often, that with the kind of budget I

had in mind, I would probably get a chicken coop only in Chennai. So it came as

a real surprise to me when I went and saw P dot G’s Springdale. It was a 2-bed

apartment and within my budget. And another big advantage - it was a peaceful

locality as I expected. When I showed my wife the place, she loved it, but then

she had her own suspicions. Are these builders good? Do they have experience?

Will they deliver on time? So we went to a couple of their other projects and

clients. And all of them were highly satisfied.

When we visited the site, a Customer Support person met us and asked us what

we were looking for before he told us about the options they had. That was a

relief. He was not trying to sell us the house. He was making us buy it! This

gentleman has been in touch with us since then. And he answers all our queries

without a qualm.

These guys seemed like they have a real eye for client satisfaction. They looked

after my needs sincerely and genuinely involved themselves in the process of

making our selection better!"

I want to thank P dot G for providing me such a beautiful home at an affordable

price. It is large, quiet and perfectly finished. Thanks again for helping us out to

fulfil our real estate dreams.

Customerspeak

1. A father's child, a mother's child,

yet no one's son. Who am I..?

2. There is an ancient invention still

used in some parts of the world today

that allows people to see through

walls. What is it?

3. There is a frog, dead in the middle

of an island. If he swims north, the

distance to the mainland is 2 meters.

If he swims south, the distance to the

mainland is 3 meters. If he swims

east or west, the distance is 4 meters.

Which way does he swim?

ANSWERS : 1.Daughter 2. Window

3. Nowhere . It is a dead frog J

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Funny An employee approached his

boss regarding a dispute on his

pay-check…

Employee – Sir, this is Rs.1000

less than my salary.

Boss – I know. But last month,

when you were overpaid

Rs.1000, by mistake, you didn’t

complain!

Employee – Well, I don’t mind

an occasional mistake, sir,

but it seems to be becoming

a habit, now!

K. M. Thilagan

Business man, Springdale, Kolathur

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Corner

We have been hearing a lot about this

concept of “green buildings”. What are

they? Buildings that are painted green?

Or buildings that have greenery all

around them? The second sentence is

partly true. According to definition, a

green building is one that uses less

water, is high on energy efficiency and

sustainability, generates lesser waste,

conserves more natural resources and

has a better indoor environmental

quality than a conventional building.

Simply put, green buildings are those

which like trees help purify air, increase

solar income, produce more energy

than it consumes, create shade & shelter,

enrich soil & change with seasons.

Chennai is now looking to replace the

monuments of concrete, glass and steel

by green, self-sufficient buildings and

towns. Builders and the common man

alike are looking at eco-friendly options

to make the buildings sustainable on

their own. Countries like China, the

United States and various European

countries are in the process of building

“green cities”. Our builders, not to be

left behind are getting into the act too,

constructing ecologically sustainable,

self-power generating buildings,

covered with local plants that require

little water and save electricity by using

sensors and such devices.

According to the Indian green building

council (IGBC), Chennai has been a

frontrunner in Green certification

awarded over the past three years.

Chennai has 42 green buildings with

leadership in energy and environmental

design (LEED) rating. Between 2009

and 2011, 37 buildings have been

awarded this certification.

"Consumers are ready to pay more for a

green building," says Sathiaram Ram,

managing director of En3 Sustainability

Solutions Pvt Ltd, a green building

consultancy in the city. "Many IT

companies have adopted the concept as

an initiative for sustainability," Ram

says. Builders need to ensure that the

structure meets certain parameters in

terms of sustainability; waste generation

and conservation of natural resources to

gain this certification and this year, over

50 buildings were registered with IGBC

for green certification. The rating is

divided into four categories – Platinum,

Gold, Silver and Certified, based on

how eco-friendly the structures are.

The Rane Institute for Employee

Development (RIED), Perungudi,

conducts workshops and conferences

for participants to know the benefits of

energy efficient buildings. The RIED

building is itself a silver-rated green

building, equipped with low-flow

showers and sinks and solar PV cells to

reduce water and energy consumption.

They use natural lights and CFLs to save

electricity up to 20%.

Building a Green Chennai

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letter. And that is one more of our

judicious decisions. He was a topper

in his class during his MBA days and

he has not stopped there. He still

continues to be our topper in the

marketing arena.

Jeyakumar has been a valuable asset

to P dot G and a person with the sunny

temperament that he is, there is no

dearth of friends. He is a highly

aggressive person and committed to

the job. His customers are aplenty,

thanks to his pleasant style of selling.

The client actually looks forward to

buying from us! His customers look up

to him for any suggestions on the

house. And he manages to satisfy them

too.

Jeyakumar is honest and is always

ready to prove himself. His

commitment, his desire to excel and his

willingness to learn and keep moving

ahead are skills that set him apart from

the others. And these skills win him the

“Supernova of the month” award.

Congrats Jeyakumar. We are proud of

you and know that you have it in you

to take us to great heights!

Just achieving targets is not enough,

there is always more to be done. This

in a nutshell is Mr.Jeyakumar for you.

A never-say-die attitude, a penchant

for overachieving, a love for

challenges, a mindset that goads him

into performance, all this makes him a

great sales person and a performing

powerhouse. And this month’s

Supernova is this fantastic marketing

whiz from our Business Development

team.

Jeyakumar is currently a Sr. Business

Development Executive with us. And it

took him just 2 years to reach this

position. He is a fresher to our

industry, yet the kind of thoroughness

and maturity that he brings to the job,

is something that should definitely be

emulated by the other team members.

He joined us in 2010. A fresh guy

with dreams of making it big! But then

we wondered, does he have it in him

to push? It did not take us long to find

out. His mannerisms, his attitude, his

whole demeanour during the interview

were one of an achiever. We did not

think twice before giving him the offer

Supernovaof the month

And what a reception we got! People

were ecstatic and the response

stupendous. We were stupefied at the

kind of euphoria that our project

generated. Frankly this was

unexpected and it felt Wow! People

were there bombarding us with queries

and trying to understand the USP of

the project. We thought that it would

only be Indians who would show

interest, but to our surprise even the

locals were there to get an idea about

the land development in Chennai.

And we did get a great number of

enquiries. This in itself is a big feat for

us. We have not left our shores thus

far. But this event has given us hope

and a thrust. We are now of the

opinion that if people can’t come to

Chennai to decide on investment

projects, we will go to them, wherever

they are. And thank you Singapore,

for showing us the way.

When you have a world-class project,

what is the use of hiding it in your

backyard? And if the project is

something like the P dot G Epitome,

with its luxurious villas and plots that

announce greenery, then it surely

deserves to reach places. With this

thought in mind, P dot G took the

Epitome to the Land of Tamils outside

India – Singapore, where we were a

part of the Indian Property Show

2012.

JEYAKUMAR.RSr.Executive

-Business Development

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North west Chennai has now become synonymous with Mogappair - the

fastest developing residential neighbourhood. Located close to the Inner

Ring Road, Mogappair west is well connected to the industrial estates in

the north and west, namely Ambattur, Padi and Mannurpet. It is surrounded

by highly ranked schools, specialized hospitals, IT offices and Industrial

Estates which have increased the demand for residential apartments in this

area. More and more builders are coming out with projects to match the

style and budget of the buyers. Our projects are just behind Wavin Bus

stop and close to the inner ring road & service road. Definitely a

worthwhile investment, if you are looking at good returns!

Amenities

Lift | Power Backup

Covered Car Park

Modular Switches

P dot G Habitat : 947 - 1043 Sq. Ft.

16 Apartments | Stilt + 4 Floors

P dot G Enclave : 1135 - 2135 Sq. Ft.

11 Apartments | Stilt + 4 Floors

2 & 3 BHK PREMIUM APARTMENTS @ Jaswant Nagar, Mogappair West

Enclave

Rs.6095/-per sq.ft. onwards

Independent Villas & Plots @ Wallajah

on Chennai - Bangalore Highway

P dot G “Epitome” signifies class all the way. And Epitome is a part of the

growth story of a new Chennai. Epitome, an exemplary new project is being

constructed in this growing extended metro – to be specific in Wallajah.

Situated on the Chennai Bangalore highway, Epitome symbolizes excellence.

Constituting open and vast spacious plots and opulent villas in a vast area of

40 acres, P dot G Epitome stands for luxury and class. Aptly named, these

villas are the closest you can come to perfection and elegance.

Epitome has all the features that you are looking for in a “model” villa. The

location – neither too far, nor too near to a chaotic city is best suited for a

person who loves peace and harmony. Enough open spaces for you to enjoy

nature’s bounty. And most of the amenities that you would look for while

looking for a home all are available within a close radius. P dot G Epitome

welcomes you with open arms into a world that signifies comfort!

AMENITIES

International standard township

Club house Swimming pool

Landscaped gardens l A/c Gym

Street lighting l Schools

Fountains l Gated community

3 yrs maintenance | Coffee shop

Departmental store | Place of worship

Meditation Hall l Kids play area

Pantry service l Avenue Plantations

Joggers Track l 24 x 7 Hrs Security

Maintenance team and many more….

Upcoming Project

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Projects launched this month

Close to Mount-Poonamallee Road in the growing locality of

Kattupakkam is the best address that you can have in this part of

the town - P dot G Innova. Just 1.5 Km from Iyyappanthangal

bus depot, and a straight road leading to Guindy - the nearest

railway station, here is one location that is well-connected by

multiple means of transport. The famous Mangadu Amman with

her divine blessings is very near the project. The renowned Sri

Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute is just two

kilometers away. This area is close to a lot of industrial hubs and

is developing real fast. The highest number of multi storey

projects are coming up here.

Amenities

Swimming Pool | A/C Gym | Library

Departmental Store | Generator back Up

Covered Car parking | Children play area

Landscaped garden

236 Premium Apartments | 5 Blocks

561 - 2539 Sq.ft | 2.4 Acres

Launch ofthis month

Rs.3789/-per sq.ft. onwards

We invite you all

for the project launch

at site on 20.10.2012

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