One more ,have some patience .!

When the contractor gives a list of items required, have some patience to go through, ask questions for learning and understanding, cost, quantity, brand, purpose etc and also to show the contractor, we are serious about it and interested in the job. We can also go with him and look at the items before purchasing. No doubt the contractor gets his due commission. But we can ask for some discounts from MRP. Y day I went with the carpenter to buy Mica - lamination sheet, Adhesive two types, Glass. Initially carpenter did not give list of items when I asked for. When we went he ordered the items, I was surprised to see Fevicol qty was 500 gms, when questioned, he said " ok sir, 250 gms, after finishing the job, half the quantity was only used, rest kept aside. Lamination sheet only 50 % only used, so also Araldite adhesive. Can imagine the wastage. Since paati knows some job is going on here, she asked me to spare Lamination sheet and Araldite. So gifted to her. We need to be careful in such things to save. We should be clever and smart. Sharing for future guidance.