
South Indian general building contractors offer services of various types to meet the diversified geography, climate, and architecture of the country. Companies offer turnkey projects from design to delivery such as residential and commercial building solutions.
- Residential Building
- Independent houses and villas
- Apartment compounds and complexes
- Duplex houses and row houses
- Weekend homes and farmhouses
- Extensions and renovations
Some of the services are:
- Petaling & layout
- Structural engineering & design
- Building according to vastu shastra
- Interior decoration and landscaping
- Commercial building construction
- Office complexes
- Shopping centres and complexes
- Hotels and resorts
- Hospitals and clinics
- Schools and colleges
Specialized services:
- Electrical and HVAC services
- Fire safety certification
- Installation of elevators and escalators
- Smart building integrations
- Industrial building construction
- Industrial manufacturing factories and plants
- Warehouses and logistic facilities
- Cold storage warehouses
- Food processing factories
- Industrial workshops and sheds
Features include:
- Pre-engineered buildings (PEB)
- Heavy load-carrying structures
- Custom fabrication
- Infrastructure construction
- Roads, pavements, and drains
- Water supply and sewage
- Electrical substations and streetlights
- Stormwater management systems
- Typically used in government schemes or PPP (Public-Private Partnership) schemes.
- Pre-construction Services
- Preparation of feasibility study
- Budgeting and cost estimation
- Land survey and investigation of ground
- Structural design and architectural
- 3D walk-through and visualization
- Project Management & Turnkey Solutions
- Turnkey delivery from planning stage right up to handing over
- Time and cost control
- Vendor and subcontractor control
- Quality and safety inspection
- Standard reporting to clients
- Renovation, Remodeling & Retrofitting
- Repair and strengthening of building
- Refitting of facade
- Redesigning of interior
- Rewiring of electricals and plumbing
- Green building retrofit (solar, rainwater harvesting)
- Green Building & Sustainable Construction
- Green use of materials
- Rainwater harvesting system
- Solar panel installation
- Wastewater recycling
- Energy-efficient lighting and insulation
- Rarities in cities such as Bengaluru and Chennai, where sustainability is fast becoming the clincher.
- Fit-Outs and Interior Design
- Modular wardrobe and kitchen systems
- False ceilings and lighting
- Furniture and fittings
- Woodwork and custom cabinetry
- Office partitioning and workstation systems
- Legal and Liaison Services
- Building plan approvals (CMDA, DTCP, BDA, etc.)
- Environmental clearances (where and if applicable)
- Support for property documents
- Occupation certificate & permit certificates
- Maintenance & Facility Management
- Maintenance of properties after construction
- Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs)
- Repair services in plumbing, electric, and HVAC
- Security, cleaning, and gardening
South Indian Region Add-ons in South India
- Vastu Shastra compliance follow-up – very high demand in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala.
- Traditional and cultural design elements – Chettinad style, Kerala nalukettu, etc.
- Building monsoon-resistant structures – very high demand along the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, very high demand along the coastal areas of Kerala.
- Roofing to resist heating – needed for hot urban cities of Hyderabad or Madurai.
Summary Table
Service Category | Typical Offerings |
Residential Building | Homes, villas, apartments |
Commercial Building | Offices, malls, hospitals |
Industrial Building | Factories, warehouses |
Infrastructure Development | Roads, drainage, utilities |
Pre-construction Services | Design, budgeting, approvals |
Project Management | Turnkey solutions |
Renovation & Retrofitting | Repairs, upgrades |
Green Building | Solar, rainwater, eco-materials |
Interior Fit-Outs | Kitchens, decor, partitions |
Legal & Liaison Services | Approvals, documentation |
Facility Management | Ongoing maintenance |