Building Materials

Hollow and Cement Concrete Bricks Manufacturing

This business involves the manufacturing of hollow and cement concrete bricks used for load-bearing and non-load-bearing masonry in construction. The blocks offer superior thermal insulation, sound absorption, and structural stability compared to conventional burnt bricks.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Building & Civil Work3
Plant & Machinery15.74
Furniture & Fixtures0.32
Other Misc. Assets0.3
Working Capital5.64
Total25

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution2.5
Term Loan17.43
Working Capital Loan5.07
Total25

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment5

Raw materials3

Manufacturing process

  1. Proportioning raw materials according to specific ratios.
  2. Mixing cement, aggregates, and water in a mixer for roughly 1.5 minutes.
  3. Compacting the mix using a semi-automatic vibrating machine into molds.
  4. Initial curing for 24 hours under shade followed by 21 days of curing in a water tank.
  5. Gradual drying in shade for 7 to 15 days to allow for shrinkage.

From the project report